HISTORY
HISTORY
Continue the business operations with existing R&D results and human resources
Formerly known as Tianshuo Information Co., Ltd., the company was established on August 3, 1998, and changed its name to Softstar Entertainment Inc. on October 15 of the same year. From the company's predecessor (referred to as Ex-Softstar), the company acquired the assets and liabilities generated from its main businesses, assumed its existing R&D results and human resources, and continued its various business operations.
  • 2023
    1. In February 2023,"The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation," was honored with the prestigious "Game Star" gold award.
    2. In February 2023,Softstar collaborated with the horror film "The Incantation Game" to obtain IP authorization.
    3. In March 2023,Softstar engaged in course collaboration with Lien Cheng Computer Inc.
    4. In April 2023, Softstar jointly organized a campus empowerment seed exchange program with the Institute for Information Industry.
    5. In June 2023, Softstar participated in the physical exhibition of Licensing Expo China (Shanghai).
    6. In July 2023,Softstar participated in the Summer Game Show.
    7. In July 2023,Softstar co-hosted a computer drawing competition for "Xuan-Yuan Sword" with ViewSonic.
    8. In August 2023,Softstar opened pre-orders for the limited-edition gourd-shaped commemorative wine of Chinese Paladin.
    9. In September 2023,Softstar's subsidiary company, "Chander Electronics Corp.," expanded into the charging pile field and unveiled the first "E-HERO Charging Robot" in Taiwan.
    10. In December 2023, Softstar participated in the physical exhibition of G-EIGHT.
  • 2022
    1. January The switch version of “Richman 10” was released in Europe and America.
    2. January The PS version of "Xuan Yuan Sword 7" was released in Mainland China.
    3. March The PC version of the "Stardom" series was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    4. March Richman Heroes NFT was released.
    5. April Chander Electronics Corp. was incorporated into Softstar Entertainment Inc. under merger and acquisition.
    6. June Softstar Entertainment Inc. took over Array Networks (3664) and stepped into the field of information security while Mr. Lien, the former Chief Operating Officer of Softstar, served as the chairman of Array Networks.
    7. July The mobile game "The Three Kingdoms" was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    8. July The PC version of the "Sword and Fairy Inn 2" was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    9. August The PC version of the “Bridge Curse Road to Salvation” was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    10. September  The company became a member of the open source metaverse platform “The Sandbox”.
    11. October  The PC and Switch version of the “Sea Horizon” was released and sold worldwide.
    12. October The PC and Switch version of the “Richman 11” was released and sold worldwide.
  • 2021
    1. January Softstar Entertainment Inc. took over UNIPLUS ELECTRONICS with Mr. Hsieh, the former vice president of Softstar Entertainment Inc., undertaking the role as the general manager of UNIPLUS ELECTRONICS.
    2. February The PC version of “Xuan Yuan Sword 2”, “Xuan Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves”, and “Taiwan Mahjong 1~3” was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    3. March The mobile game "Legend of Sword and Fairy: Nine Fields" was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    4. June The mobile game "Legend of Sword and Fairy: Nine Fields" was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    5. June The Switch, PS, and XBOX versions of "Empire of Angels IV" was released and sold worldwide.
    6. July The idol simulator "Star Dream" was released in Taiwan.
    7. August The Switch version of Richman 10 was released in Asia.
    8. October The PS and XBOX versions of "Xuan Yuan Sword 7" was released in Europe and America.
    9. October the PC version of "Legend of Sword and Fairy 7" was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    10. December Softstar Entertainment Inc. acquired more than half of the equity from Sun Tech.
  • 2020
    1. February The board game "Tun Town" was released in Taiwan.
    2. March The mobile game "Legend of Sword and Fairy" was released in Mainland China.
    3. April the stand-alone mobile game "Richman 10" was sold worldwide (except in China).
    4. April  the mobile game "Xuan Yuan Sword: Origin of the Sword" was released in Mainland China.
    5. July the mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: Destiny of the Sword” was released in Taiwan.
    6. September the mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: Origin of the Sword” was released in Taiwan.
    7. October  the comic series “Xuan Yuan Sword: Memoir of Kulun” was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    8. October the PC version of “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Nine Fields” was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    9. October the PC version of “Xuan Yuan Sword 7” was available on Steam and sold worldwide.
    10. October  the PS4 version of “Xuan Yuan Sword 7” was released in Asia.
    11. Deceer the PS4 version of “Xuan Yuan Sword 7” (dubbed in Japanese) was mbreleased.
  • 2019
    1. March The mobile game "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Beyond the Clouds and Mountains" was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    2. April The PS4 version of "Legend of Sword and Fairy 7" hit the global market.
    3. July The stand-alone version of "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" was released in Mainland China.
    4. August The H5 edition of the Xuan Yuan Sword 3 RPG Card Game was released in China.
    5. August The LINE stickers of “Xuan-Yuan Sword: Beyond the Clouds and Mountains” were released in Taiwan.
    6. October The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: Beyond the Clouds and Mountains” was released in Mainland China.
    7. October The online animated film “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Mirror Quest” hit the screen in Mainland China.
    8. October The peripheral products of “Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary” were launched in Mainland China.
    9. October The stand-alone mobile game “Richman 10” was available on steam and sold worldwide.
    10. December The MMORPG “Zyca” hit the global market.
    11. December The co-branding wine of the Richman series was launched in Taiwan.
  • 2018
    1. February “Fortune Fight” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    2. February the mobile game “Heroes of Xuan Yuan Sword” was released in Mainland China.
    3. March “The Legend of Sword and Fairy M” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    4. April The LINE Stickers of the “Richman” series were launched.
    5. May The international edition of action figures in “Legend of Sword and Fairy” were released for the 27th anniversary.
    6. May The H5 Edition of the “Legend of Sword and Fairy” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    7. May “Xuan Yuan Sword 6” and “Xuan Yuan Sword: the Gate of Firmament” were available on the WEGAME platform of Mainland China.
    8. May “Xuan Yuan Sword 6”, “Xuan Yuan Sword: the Gate of Firmament”, and “Empire of Angels IV” were available on the Financial Platform of England.
    9. August the iOS version of “Legend of Sword and Fairy 2” was released.
    10. August The costumes of “Legend of Sword and Fairy 3” was licensed to China for marketing.
    11. October The "Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary" animation was screened on TV Tokyo and cross-strait online platforms.
    12. October The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword Online” was launched in Mainland China.
    13. November The mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy 4” was launched in Mainland China.
  • 2017
    1. January The LINE Sticker of the Richman series was launched in Taiwan.
    2. January The stand-alone mobile game “Xuan-Yuan Sword 3: Beyond the Clouds and Mountains” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    3. March The mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy Online” was released in Mainland China.
    4. March The mobile game “Xuan-Yuan Sword 3: Beyond the Clouds and Mountains” was released in Mainland China.
    5. March The Android version of the mobile game “Star Dream” was released in Mainland China.
    6. March The PS4 version of “Xuan Yuan Sword: the Gate of Firmament” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    7. April The LINE Stickers for “Legend of Sword and Fairy” were released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    8. April A pop-up café based on the theme of “Xuan Yuan Sword” was opened in Taiwan.
    9. April  “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Mirror Quest” was released in Mainland China.
    10. May “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Mirror Quest” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    11. May The action figure of the game character Zhao Ling'er was launched.
    12. June The PS4 version of “Xuan Yuan Sword: the Gate of Firmament” was released in Mainland China.
    13. July The mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy 5” was released in Mainland China.
    14. August “Vochord: Xuan-Yuan Sword Rhythm Game” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    15. August  "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud" TV series premiered on Dragon Television and IQIYI.
    16. September The XBOX version of “Xuan Yuan Sword: the Gate of Firmament” was released in Mainland China.
    17. October The “New Legend of Sword and Fairy” was available on Steam.
    18. November “Legend of Sword and Fairy 5” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    19. November The international edition of “Legend of Sword and Fairy 6” was available on Steam.
    20. December “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Mirror Quest” was released in Korea.
    21. December The action figure for the game character Tan Xuan in “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Mirror Quest” was launched in Mainland China.
    22. December The international edition of “Vochord: Xuan-Yuan Sword Rhythm Game” was released.
    23. December “tun town 2” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    24. December The comic of “Legend of Sword and Fairy” was available on LINE WEBTOON.
  • 2016
    1. January "Legend of Sword and Fairy 6" won the gold award in the domestic stand-alone game category of GAME STAR sponsored by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA.
    2. January "Legend of Sword and Fairy 6" won the Best Game Level Design Award in the 7th China Game Developer Award (CGDA for short).
    3. January The Android version of Richman 9 was released in Taiwan.
    4. February The subsidiary Softstar Creative Inc. was founded.
    5. March The subsidiary Fantasy Castle Inc. was founded.
    6. March The subsidiary Stardom Inc. was renamed Softstar Animation Limited.
    7. March The mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy 5: Prequal” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    8. April The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky” was released in Mainland China.
    9. April The stage play "Legend of Sword and Fairy 3" made its debut in Shanghai, Mainland China.
    10. May "Chinese Paladin 5" premiered on Hunan Television.
    11. May The mobile game “Richman 9” was released in Mainland China.
    12. May The subsidiary “Softstar Game Inc.” was renamed “Loftstar Interactive Entertainment Inc.”
    13. June “Empire of Angels IV” was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    14. July The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    15. August The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: 3D TBS” was released in Mainland China.
    16. September The iOS version of Richman 9 was released in Taiwan.
    17. October The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: 3D TBS” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    18. December The mobile game “Stardom” was released in Mainland China.
    19. December the online drama “Stardom” premiered on IQIYI in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    20. December The Xuan Yuan Sword Sketchbook was launched in Mainland China.
    21. December The stage play “Legend of Sword and Fairy” premiered in Australia.
    22. December The iOS and Steam version of Empire of Angels IV was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  • 2015
    1. February  The subsidiary “Stardom Inc.” was founded.
    2. March “Xuan Yuan Sword: the Gate of Firmament” was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    3. April The subsidiary “Mars Digital Inc.” was founded.
    4. April The mobile game “New Legend of Sword and Fairy 3D” was released in Mainland China.
    5. April The stage play of “Legend of Sword and Fairy” made its debut.
    6. June The online drama, the “Sword and Fairy Inn 2” premiered on Youku.
    7. July “Legend of Sword and Fairy 6” was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    8. August The official mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    9. November The mobile game “Xuan Yuan Sword: Mirror Quest” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
    10. December The mobile game “Stardom” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
    11. December The mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy: Prequal” was released in Mainland China.
  • 2014
    1. January An extraordinary meeting of shareholders was held, and directors and supervisors were re-elected.
    2. January The board of directors resolved to elect David Tu as the new chairman.
    3. January The following games were selected by the "2013 GAME STAR" sponsored by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA
      1.Gold Award in the puzzle & board game category of domestic self-made action games: Richman 4 fun
      2.Bronze award in the puzzle & board game category of domestic self-made action games: Xuan Yuan Sword: Tower of Savior.
      3.Gold award for the best domestic self-made stand-alone game: Legend of Sword and Fairy 5: Prequal.
    4. April The subsidiary “Softstar Game Inc.” was founded.
    5. April  The iOS version of “Xuan Yuan Sword 3: Scar of Sky” was released.
    6. May The second-tier subsidiary “Once Technology Inc.” was founded.
    7. May The iOS version of “Xuan Yuan Sword: Card Game” was released.
    8. July "Legend of Sword and Fairy 5: Prequal" won the silver award in the most popular stand-alone PC game category of "Bahamut ACG Award".
    9. October The Android version of “Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky” was released.
    10. November The official mobile game “Legend of Sword and Fairy” was released in Mainland China.
  • 2013
    1. January The following games were selected the top 10 game in Mainland China during the 2012 China Game Industry Annual Conference (CGIAC).
      1.Top 10 most popular stand-alone games: Xuan Yuan Sword: The Clouds Faraway.
      2. The most anticipated online game among players: Xuan Yuan Sword 7.
      3. The top ten most anticipated browser games of the year: New Legend of Sword and Fairy online.
    2. January “Legend of Sword and Fairy 5: Prequal” was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    3. January "Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" premiered on the Chinese Television System.
    4. January “Mirror of Kunlun WEB” was released in Taiwan.
    5. January The “Sword and Fairy Inn 2 SNG” was released in Mainland China.
    6. February The iOS version of 4 nostalgic games “Legend of Sword and Fairy 1”, “Stardom 1”, “Xuan Yuan Sword 2”, and “Xuan-Yuan Sword: Dance of the Maple Leaves” were released.
    7. June A regular meeting of shareholders was convened and all the directors and supervisors were re-elected.
    8. June “Dream of Mirror Online” was released in Hong Kong and Macau.
    9. July “New Legend of Sword and Fairy Online” was released in Mainland China.
    10. July The board of directors decided to elect Mr. Wu Liang-cai as the new chairman.
    11. August “Xuan Yuan Sword 6” was released in Taiwan and Mainland China.
    12. December The following games were selected the top 10 game in Mainland China during the 2013 China Game Industry Annual Conference (CGIAC).
      1. Top 10 Most Popular Browser Game: New Legend of Sword and Fairy Online.
      2. Top 10 most popular stand-alone games: Xuan Yuan Sword 6, Legend of Sword and Fairy 5, Legend of Sword and Fairy 5: Prequal, Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Clouds Faraway.
      3. Top 10 Most Anticipated Browser Games: Xuan Yuan Sword.
  • 2012
    1. January The following games were selected the top 10 game in Mainland China during the 2011 China Game Industry Annual Conference (CGIAC).
      1. The champion among the Top Ten Most Popular Stand-alone Games: Legend of Sword and Fairy 5.
      2. Number 4 among the Top Ten Most Popular Stand-alone Games: Xuan Yuan Sword: Cloud of Han Dynasty.
      3. Second runner up among the most popular national mobile games in 2011: Flying PuPu.
    2. January The iOS version of "Richman 4 Fun" was released and rank the top of the paid list in 7 regions around the world.
    3. February The iOS version of “Legend of Sword and Fairy 5” was released and rank the top of the paid list in 11 regions around the world.
    4. March "Xuan Yuan Sword Gaiden Online" was released in Taiwan.
    5. July The TV drama "Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" premiered on Hunan Television in Mainland China.
    6. July The following games were selected in the 2012 Bahamut ACG Award:
      1. Gold Award in the most popular domestic game category: Legend of Sword and Fairy 5.
      2. Silver Award in the most popular stand-alone PC game category: Legend of Sword and Fairy 5.
    7. October The 17th anniversary celebration party of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" and the official press conference of "Legend of Sword and Fairy 5 - Prequal" were held in Shanghai Luwan Gymnasium.
    8. In the 2012 "GAME STAR" player voting event hosted by Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA, Legend of Sword and Fairy 5 won the Gold Award for domestic mobile games.
  • 2011
    1. March The following games were selected by the 2010 China Games Weight Rank (CGWR).
      (1)The best action game with 2.5D picture quality of the year: Scar of Sky online.
      (2)2010 Most Distinctive Award for the Screen Adaptation of Standalone Game: Scar of Sky Online
    2. June  The iOS version of “Flying PuPu” was released with more than 1M downloads worldwide.
    3. July "Legend of Sword and Fairy 5" was released in Taiwan and Mainland China with more than 1M copies sold, breaking the record with the highest sale in the standalone games of the Chinese community.
    4. October The following games were selected by the 2011 Digital Content Awards sponsored by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA.
      1.Flying PuPu
      2. Legend of Sword and Fairy 5
    5. November The following game was selected by the 2011 CGDA sponsored by China Joy.
      Winner of the Most Creative Mobile Game in 2011: Flying PuPu.
    6. The following game was selected by the 2011 "Game Star" player voting event sponsored by the Industrial Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
      Winner of the Gold Award, Best Action Game: Flying PuPu.
  • 2010
    1. January “Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Clouds Faraway” was released in Taiwan.
    2. February “Scar of Sky Online” was officially licensed to Taiwan.
    3. April 5,562,500 ordinary shares were privately placed, totaling NT$178,000,000.
    4. August “Scar of Sky Online” was released in Mainland China.
    5. October The browser game “Chinese Odyssey On-web” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    6. The following games were selected by the 2010 “Game Star” player voting event sponsored by the Industrial Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
      1. Winner of the Gold Award for the Best Self-Developed Stand-alone Game: Legend of Sword and Fairy Online.
      2. Winner of the Gold Award for the Best Self-Developed Mobile Game: Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky (Chapter 3).
      3. Winner of the Silver Award for the Best Self-Developed Mobile Game: Richman 5.
  • 2009
    1. 一月「仙劍Online」於大陸地區上市。
    2. January The web game “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    3. April Legend of Sword and Fairy Online was released in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.
    4. June Richman Universe Online was officially licensed to Mainland China for marketing.
    5. June The TV drama “Legend of Sword and Fairy 3” premiered on Taizhou Broadcasting Station in Mainland China.
    6. July Scar of Sky Online was officially licensed to Mainland China for marketing.
    7. The following games were selected by the 2009 “Game Star” player voting event sponsored by the Industrial Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affair:
      1. Winner of the silver award for the best self-developed online game: Legend of Sword and Fairy Online.
      2.Winner of the gold award for the best delegated online game: Legend of Sword and Fairy Online.
      3.Winner of the silver award for the best delegated web game: Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
      4.Winner of the gold award for the best self-developed mobile game: Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky Chapter 1.
      5. Winner of the silver award for the best self-developed mobile game: Taiwan Mahjong.
    8. The following game was selected for the best sound editing award in the 2009 “Digital Content Awards” sponsored by the Industrial Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs: Legend of Sword and Fairy Online.
  • 2008
    1. The following games were selected by the 2008 “Game Star” player and judge review sponsored by the DCIPO and the Industrial Bureau, MOEA.
      1.Winner of the gold award for the best standalone game selected by “Game Star” player voting event: Xuan Yuan Sword: Cloud of Han Dynasty
      2. Winner of the gold award for the best online game selected by “Game Star”: Richman Online.
      3. Winner of the best online game of the year selected by “Game Star”: Cross Gate Online.
      4. Winner of the gold award for the best stand-alone PC game of the year selected by “Game Star”.
      5. Winner of the gold award for the best domestic game of the year: Legend of Sword and Fairy 4.
      6. Winner of the bronze award for the best domestic game of the year selected by “Game Star”: Xuan Yuan Sword: Cloud of Han Dynasty
  • 2007
    1. February The following games were selected by the 2007 “Game Star” player and judge review sponsored by the DCIPO and the Industrial Bureau, MOEA:
      (1)Game of the year selected by “Game Star”: Xuan Yuan Sword 5.
      (2)Winner of the bronze award for the best domestic self-developed online game: Dream of Mirror Online
      (3)Winner of the gold award for the best standalone game selected by “Game Star” player voting event: Richman 8.
      (4)Best artistic design award: Xuan Yuan Sword 5.
      (5)Best animation award: Xuan Yuan Sword 5.
      (6)Best sound editing award: Xuan Yuan Sword 5.
      (7)Silver award for the best standalone PC game selected by “Game Star” player voting event: Xuan Yuan Sword 5.
      (8)Bronze award for the best domestic self-developed mobile game: Richman: Dream World.
    2. February Dream of Mirror Online was officially licensed to 12 countries for marketing including Indonesia and France, England, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark in Europe. 
    3. April Richman Online was officially licensed to Mainland China for marketing.
    4. April Legend of Sword and Fairy Online was officially licensed to Mainland China for marketing.
    5. June Private placement of 10,000,000 Class A special shares totaling NT$60,000,000.
    6. June 7 directors and 3 supervisors were re-elected.
    7. September Richman Online and Dream of Mirror Online were officially licensed to the US for marketing.
    8. October Richman Online was officially licensed to Southeast Asia for marketing including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia.
    9. November Legend of Sword and Fairy was officially licensed to Taiwan for marketing.
  • 2006
    1. January Richman 8 and Unchartered Waters were officially charged.
    2. February The following games were selected by the 2006 “Game Star” player and judge review sponsored by the DCIPO and the Industrial Bureau, MOEA:
      (1)Best design award: Dream of Mirror Online.
      (2)Best programming award: Dream of Mirror Online.
      (3)Best animation award: Dream of Mirror Online.
      (4)Best mobile game selected by player voting event: Richman 2.
      (5)Best mobile game selected by expert review: Richman 2.
      (6)Best standalone game award: Rich Man 7 Plus : Touring Formosa.
    3. April Dream of Mirror Online was officially licensed to Gamania Japan for marketing and charged for its price.
  • 2005
    1. July, September, and December Tun Town 2, Dream of Mirror Online, and Stardom 3 were released respectively.
    2. January The first TV drama adaptation of domestic video game “Legend of Sword and Fairy” was officially released in Taiwan and Mainland China and was broadcast on CTV in Taiwan as soap opera.
    3. February The following games were selected by the 2005 “Game Star” player and judge review sponsored by the DCIPO and the Industrial Bureau, MOEA:
      (1)Best standalone game selected by player voting event: Richman 7
      (2)Winner of the bronze medal of the best online game award selected by player voting event: Chain of Life Online: Awakened.
      (3)Best planning award: Xuan Yuan Sword IV SP
      (4)Best design award: Xuan Yuan Sword IV SP
      (5)Best programming award: Xuan Yuan Sword IV SP
      (6)Best animation award: Xuan Yuan Sword IV SP
      (7)Best RPG award: Legend of Sword and Fairy 3: Chapter for Love
      (8)Best producer award: Legend of Sword and Fairy 3: Chapter for Love
      (9)Best sound editing award: Legend of Sword and Fairy 3: Chapter for Love, making Softstar the company receiving the most prizes of the year.
    4. February Softstar signed contract with Gravity Corporation of Korea and was delegated the dealer of “R.O.S.E Online” in Taiwan.
    5. July Softstar signed contract with KOEI Japan and was delegated the dealer of “Unchartered Waters Online” in Taiwan.
    6. July Softstar released the antivirus lock and successfully applied for a patent.
    7. September Softstar took part in the Tokyo Game Show to market Dream of Mirror Online overseas.
    8. December “Legend of Sword and Fairy Online” and “Richman Online” were selected by the 2005 “Online Game Publication Project of Chinese People”, exhibiting the strong R&D capacity of Taiwan and Mainland China.
    9. December Softstar officially terminated the joint venture "Netstar Square Enix Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd." with Square Enix Corp, Japan, and founded a 100% self-funded game company "Netstar Paradise (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.".
    10. December Dream of Mirror Online was officially licensed to Gamania Japan for marketing, taking the first step towards the internationalization of online games developed by Softstar.
  • 2004
    1. February The first online RPG Java Game “Legend of Sword and Fairy Mobile” was released in the Chinese market.
    2. February Xuan Yuan Sword IV SP was released.
    3. April Softstar officially launched the Game Cool Mobile Game Website.
    4. July Legend of Sword and Fairy 3: Chapter for Love was released.
    5. September Unison Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. was founded to be in charge of the R&D and marketing of Softstar games in Mainland China.
    6. September Softstar signed contracts with Pixel Soft and was delegated the dealer of Sword Art Online in Taiwan.
  • 2003
    1. February Of all the games developed by Softstar, 11 were selected by the 2003 Game Star as award winning games
      (1)Best Puzzle Game: Richman 6
      (2)Best Real-time Strategy Game: Han Dynasty & Roman Empire
      (3)Winner of the gold medal for the best online game: Xuan Yuan Sword Online
      (4)Best online game: Richman 6
      Xuan Yuan Sword has won 7 prizes including best RPG, best game planning, best art design, best animation design, best producer, best stand-alone game, and best game of the year, making Softstar the game company and software that received the most award in Taiwan.
    2. February Softstar cooperated with First International Telecom to launch the first PHS game "Road to Prosperity".
    3. April The first WAP game the “Mysterious Realm of the Sorcerer” was released.
    4. May Softstar and Square Enix Japan jointly founded the Anix Corporation (Shanghai Branch) to be in charge of the marketing of mobile games in Mainland China.
    5. November Following Xuan Yuan Sword 4, Legend of Sword and Fairy 3 were selected by the Digital Content Award sponsored by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA.
  • 2002
    1. “Han Dynasty and Roman Empire”, “Richman 6”, “Xuan Yuan Sword 4”, and “Empire of Angels” were released.
    2. January Cross Gate was officially released by Enix, a reinvestment company in Mainland China.
    3. June Depth Fantasia developed by SQUARE ENIX CORP. Japan was released.
    4. July The self-developed game “Cross Gate: Legend of Archery” was released.
    5. August Xuan Yuan Sword Online was released by Softstar for the first time.
    6. August Softstar officially merged with Softstar Global Network Technology Co., Ltd. on the 16th. In August, the merger was completed and the capital was increased to NT$294 million.
    7. November Softstar cooperated with Nokia to launch the mobile games "Richman" and "Taiwan Mahjong" on Nokia Club for download.
    8. December Softstar announced to terminate the delegation as a dealer for marketing overseas standalone games domestically.
    9. December The capital increase out of earnings or capital reserves was NT$338,800,500,650,000.
  • 2001
    1. “Xuan Yuan Sword”, “Richman 5”, “New Legend of Sword and Fairy”, and “Dream Quest” were released.
    2. February Portable platform was established to be in charge of the R&D of mobile games and PDA games.
    3. February In the “2001 Game Star” sponsored by Taipei Computer Association, Softstar had two self-developed games awarded including (1) Xuan Yuan Sword (Scar of Sky) - best RPG and (2) Stardom – best SLG
    4. June Softstar signed contract with SQUARE ENIX CORP. (Japan) and was delegate the dealer to sell “Cross Gate” in Taiwan.
    5. August Softstar Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was founded to be in charge of the R&D businesses.
    6. August Softstar became a TWSE listed company
    7. November Beijing Times Netstar Technology Co., Ltd. was founded to be in charge of the online games in Mainland China.
    8. November Unistar Software Co., Ltd is a joint venture between Softstar, USERJOY, Odin, Windthunder, and Fun Yours, which is responsible for the operation of marketing channels in mainland China.
  • 2000
    1. February In the Game Star” sponsored by Taipei Computer Association, Softstar had won 4 awards out of 9 awards in self-developed software game:
      (1)Best RPG: Xuan Yuan Sword 3
      (2)Best Puzzle Game: Richman 4
      (3)Best Sport Game: Taiwan Major League
      (4)Best SLG: Stardom 2, making Softstar the game company which received the most awards in Taiwan.
    2. June The capital increase out of earnings or capital reserves and follow-on offering was NT$223.4 million.
    3. June "Softstar Int'l Inc.," an overseas holding company of which Softstar has 100% shareholding was founded.
    4. August Softstar reinvested in "Softstar Global Network Technology Company".
  • 1999
    1. The first TV GAME (Legend of Sword and Fairy SEGA SATURN) developed domestically in Taiwan was released.
    2. June The capital increase out of earnings or capital reserves was NT$144 million.
    3. July Softstar was approved by the Securities and Futures Institute for public offering of shares and applied for OTC counseling.
    4. August Softstar moved to F16, No. 166, Jianyi Rd, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City.
    5. September The capital increase out of follow-on offering was NT$156 million.
    6. December Xuan Yuan Sword 3 was released.
    7. Softstar was the winner of gold medal as selected by PC Gamer.
  • 1998
    1. Softstar was the winner of gold medal as selected by CEM STAR and PC Gamer
    2. August The predecessor of Softstar was founded with a capital of NT$20 million.
    3. September the old Softstar was dissolved.
    4. In the same year, the predecessor of Softstar was renamed Softstar Entertainment Inc.
    5. November  Softstar carried out follow-on offering, introduced privately offered funds, initiated employee stock ownership, and increased the paid-in capital to NT$120 million.
  • 1997
    1. Softstar was awarded by CEM STAR.
  • 1996
    1. Richman 3 were officially charged.
    2. Received the [Computer Information Category] Golden Signboard Award from [China Gold Trademark Association], the Multimedia Entertainment Exhibition [CEM STAR], the New Era Award "Manufacturer of the Year" and the Golden Stone Award for Information Electronic Products Education and Leisure Software "The Most Popular Product in the Market" and other awards.
  • 1995

    Our company was awarded the 12th Golden Advertiser Award.

    1. Our products began to enter the Japanese market with the release of "Xuan-Yuan Sword II" (Japanese version).
    2. We obtained licensing for software development on the Japanese SEGA 32-bit game console "Saturn
    3. We launched our company's first CD-ROM game "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".
    4. We received awards including the National Multimedia Golden Award and the CEM STAR Multimedia Entertainment Exhibition Award.
  • 1994
    1. The second generation of our product series was launched, featuring "Xuan-Yuan Sword II", "Magic Era II", and "Angel Empire II".
  • 1993
    1. We set a strategic direction towards self-developed software and successfully launched the first generation of our software series, including "Angel Empire", "Magic Era", and "Richman".
  • 1991
    1. We introduced "ZYCA", a game that features a 3D perspective, setting a new milestone in the level of PC gaming in Taiwan.
  • 1990
    1. We released our company's first VGA game, "Warehouse Family" and the first Chinese-style RPG in Taiwan, "Xuan-Yuan Sword".
  • 1989
    1. We released the first issue of "Softstar Magazine", a publication primarily dedicated to introducing Softstar products, with a circulation of 100,000 copies.
    2. We also commenced the formal establishment of a Research and Development (R&D) department.