Twitch star Ludwig cast as gorgeous anime prince in unexpected Chinese game crossover

Twitch streamer Ludwig has a cameo appearance in Road to Empress 2, a Chinese live-action visual novel where players navigate court politics to survive.

The surprise collaboration was announced on July 29, 2026, revealing that Ludwig will be introduced as an envoy known as the Prince of Fuling.

As you can imagine, both the popular Twitch streamer and his viewers were stunned by his new regal look.

Ludwig appears in Road to Empress 2

The streamer’s new dignified drip certainly looks befitting of royalty, as he’s dressed in flowing blue robes with intricate embroidered patterns, black armored bracers, an ornate gold belt, and a jeweled circlet set with an amber gem.

However, it’s Ludwig’s new flowing blonde hair that has caught his attention. “I look insane. Whatever filter they put on my face makes me look beautiful,” he joked.

“I look like the greatest Legolas cosplayer to ever do it. I look like Legolas if he was in the movie Zoolander.”

The unexpected crossover quickly caught fans’ attention online, with one writing: “I actually LOVE their outfitting choices so much. The long hair too, they did great work. Looking forward to watching your Cairen achieve greatness.”

Another commented: “There’s just no way omg, I need to play this game NOW,” while a third summed up many players’ surprise by calling it “the most random crossover of 2026 and I’m here for it.”

Players who want to see Ludwig in his golden locks greatness can do so by completing Road to Empress 2’s main story. From there, you’ll need to select “Attend Court” on the home screen, which will trigger the envoy event. It’s here that you’ll be able to decide if Lud is worthy of a position in the court.

This isn’t the only surprise collab we’ve seen this year, as Neymar was turned into a ninja in a bizarre Naruto x eFootball crossover.