Game of Thrones: War for Westeros Puts the Fate of the Iron Throne in Your Hands
The real-time strategy game lets players command Stark, Lannister, Targaryen and White Walker forces with hero-led armies and unique faction mechanics.
- On Tuesday at Gamescom Opening Night Live, PlaySide Studios revealed the first gameplay trailer for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game depicting factions battling for control of the Iron Throne.
- Announced at Summer Game Fest, the title faced delays from its original schedule. PlaySide now confirms the real-time strategy game will arrive on Steam in early 2027.
- Players command factions including House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, and the White Walkers. Hero characters like Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen utilize unique abilities that can shift the tide of battle.
- PlaySide confirmed an upcoming Beta, with participation details promised later this year. Fans can sign up for the official newsletter to secure early access.
- Unlike the scripted fate of the Iron Throne in the show, this game allows Players to determine the outcome. Users can change the course of events, potentially giving characters different endings.
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Game of Thrones: War for Westeros puts the fate of the Iron Throne in your hands
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Game of Thrones: War for Westeros finally reveals its first gameplay
After being announced at Summer Game Fest two years ago, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros has largely remained under the radar. However, Gamescom Opening Night Live finally gave us a proper look at PlaySide Studios' upcoming strategy game and its armies clashing on the battlefield. The new trailer showcases large-scale battles between some of the franchise's most familiar factions, featuring infantry, cavalry, siege weapons, and, naturally, dr…
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