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Game of Thrones is one of those franchise oddities that has massive appeal and a strong following, but hasn’t been able to translate that into an established video game series. Prior to the HBO show, the Song of Ice and Fire saga was adapted to consoles with A Game of Thrones: Genesis, but after the series’ debut, everything became a little smaller scale. 2012’s Game of Thrones, 2013’s Game of Thrones Ascent, and even Telltale Games’ take on the narrative in 2014 all failed to make an impact. In the years since, there have been mobile interpretations, online experiences, and a range of unlikely spin-off titles that contain mechanics that don’t always feel suitable for the brand itself.
It seems that Warner Bros. is determined to change Game of Thrones’ reputation for floundering in this format, and is set to renew its focus on developing video game titles set in Westeros. The George R.R. Martin universe is going to continue shaping HBO’s TV schedule for the foreseeable future, as House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms both expand that universe’s lore. But Warner Bros. Entertainment’s gaming division is determined to increase its capacity, adding other video game titles to the Game of Thrones slate, representing a new era of growth. One of the first titles to debut under this new ideology is Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a title that fans are eagerly anticipating thanks to its unique spin on this beloved world.
War For Westeros Is an Attempt To Launch a New GOT Gaming Series
The Title Marks a Move To a New Genre
There have been tactical titles set in Westeros in previous Game of Thrones outings, but none seemed to boast the ambition and scale of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros. Those who have tuned in for the teaser trailer will have noted a cinematic edge to the game’s portrayal, as Warner Bros. attempts to frame this as a way to relive the conflicts of the TV show and novels, with that same blockbuster tone. Many of Game of Thrones’ video games of the past have failed to capture that same visual quality and immersiveness, so it’s refreshing to see Game of Thrones: War for Westeros leaning into that style.
The game seems to stick to basic tactical and strategy title formulas, with a map to dominate, territories to conquer, and armies to defeat. This is an experience that’s all about staying one step ahead of rival factions, with players building structures that will, in theory, give them the advantage in the field. The developer’s early gameplay footage also hasn’t been shy about revealing a couple of the key characters from the show that will appear in this game. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros will include Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and Jaime Lannister, seemingly as controllable figures, and there are sure to be other famous faces set to appear.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros encourages players to explore and dominate well-known locations from across the Westeros landscape. The difficult terrain of the North and its snowy backdrop has already been contrasted with the warmer, heavily fortified King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms. With a long list of other iconic locations set to appear, fans are sure to speculate as to how territory like Dragonstone, The Eyrie, and beyond-the-wall might be featured in the title. But this early footage has also showcased another element of this tactical title that needs to be considered.
From that gameplay footage and media material, the Night King, the White Walkers, and their undead armies have also been teased to have a presence in the game. That could suggest that not only will players be fending off attacks from other factions, but they will also be defending against the forces of darkness or portraying them themselves. Those aren’t the only fantasy creatures in the game, though. Because players will be able to add dragons, giants, and a range of other mystical monsters to their forces, creating chaos on the battlefield. This is a Game of Thrones experience that refuses to ignore the less-grounded elements of the franchise.
The Game Will Be a PC Exclusive
The Title Is Being Developed By PlaySide
This premise is being pursued by PlaySide, a studio located in Australia, which has a varied range of titles in its catalog. The studio has developed fun small-scale mobile experiences like Dumb Ways to Dash, Toy Warfare, and Safe Zone, before moving onto larger projects such as Meta Quest’s Shattered, PC’s Thrive, and the all-platforms Kill Knight. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros won’t be the first time developer PlaySide has handled significant intellectual properties within this field, either.
The Godfather: City Wars, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Cars: Lightning McQueen, and Cartoon Network: Plasma Pop are just a few major examples. Those looking to get a sense of what PlaySide games might do with the Game of Thrones property should perhaps take a look at both Thrive and Age of Darkness: Final Stand to get a sense of the studio’s point of view and style.
The former is a city builder where every decision has a monumental impact, while the latter is a real-time strategy survival game with building elements, resource management, and intense battles. These are the sorts of mechanics that have been confirmed to feature in Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, with players carefully curating their own kingdom, in a game that requires significant calculation.
PlaySide is also determined for this real-time strategy game to be a multi-player experience, with online features available at launch. With players fighting alongside one another, or against one another for the Iron Throne, there are solo modes available, or the option to battle foes with a best friend serving as second-in-command. A free-for-all option also appears to be a major feature of the title, and there are sure to be online tournaments beginning to form as Game of Thrones: War for Westeros begins to define itself as a competitive title.
The title is going to be a PC exclusive, at least at the time of writing, meaning players will be able to access the game on Steam. There is no further news or seemingly plans to move Game of Thrones: War for Westeros on to consoles down the line, but with Warner Bros. focusing its future slate on Game of Thrones, expect Game of Thrones: War for Westeros to be complimented with a slate of console titles inspired by the HBO show. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is still in the earlier stages of development right now, with dev footage revealing incomplete character models and sparse location designs.
Fans Will Command Great Houses In 2026
The War For the Throne Is On
Players will be able to engage in this war for the throne in 2026, with all signs pointing to a successful launch. There are currently no rumblings of any significant delays, but PlaySide has cautiously not given a specific time of year for the game’s release. The title was announced at Summer Games Fest 2025, so it’s probable that it will not go to market until at least the summer of 2026. But once players do get their hands on the game, they will be able to suit up in the coat of arms of their choice and take control of those beloved houses from Game of Thrones.
Factions like House Lannister, House Targaryen, House Stark, and the army of the dead have all been confirmed to feature in the title thus far, but with other major houses like Tyrell, Baratheon, or Arryn yet to be included, it’s plausible that these could be added in the future. As leaders of these houses, the game doesn’t just feature the kind of tactical skirmishes that players might have come to expect from the genre. Because, outside of those physical battles, PlaySide has also teased that there will be political and diplomatic conflicts to overcome, as the quest for the throne intensifies.
Archers, cavalry, and ballistas are just a couple of the confirmed infantry that players will be able to deploy to maintain momentum in the War of the Kings. Siege engines will be able to give players an opportunity to weaken those fortress defense systems or attempt to take down the monsters of the moment, while classic infantry will stand toe-to-toe with the other factions of the Seven Kingdoms.
Players will look to use these forces as they deceive the enemy and hoodwink their allies, in a game of balance and patience. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros appears to be doing its best to convey the themes of the novels and the HBO show, and upcoming previews should provide further insight into what to expect from PlaySide Studios.
