Game of Thrones: War for Westeros announced, arrives in 2026
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A new era of Westerosi warfare is on the horizon: PlaySide Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive have officially announced Game of Thrones: War for Westeros , a real-time strategy (RTS) game set for release on PC in 2026. This marks Warner Bros. Discovery's most ambitious video game project with the Game of Thrones IP since shifting focus from mobile to premium PC titles, and it's already generating major buzz among fans and strategy gamers alike.War for Westeros immerses players in the brutal, intrigue-filled world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels and HBO's acclaimed series. Players can lead legendary factions - House Stark, House Lannister , House Targaryen, or even the Night King's undead army - each featuring asymmetric strategies, unique heroes, and signature units.The game promises massive battles with infantry, cavalry, siege weapons, giants, and dragons, all rendered in classic RTS style.The game's design emphasizes not just military might but also the political cunning that defines Westeros. Players will forge and break alliances, manipulate loyalties, and outwit rivals in both solo campaigns and multiplayer modes. According to PlaySide Studios' game director Ryan McMahon , 'War for Westeros places you in a position of authority, whether you are directing Starks, Targaryens, Lannisters, or even leading the Night King and his undead forces.You'll harness genuine power and alter the destiny of the realm'.The RTS will allow players to rewrite iconic battles and pivotal moments from the series, offering alternate outcomes and the chance to 'kill Jon Snow again to your heart's content,' as highlighted in the game's cinematic reveal.Unlike previous mobile-centric Game of Thrones adaptations, War for Westeros is a premium PC title, available via Steam. The game promises deep, replayable strategy with both single-player campaigns and free-for-all multiplayer skirmishes across the Seven Kingdoms.Unveiled during Summer Game Fest 2025, the announcement was accompanied by a cinematic trailer narrated by Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), setting the stage for a game that aims to capture the grand scale and ruthless politics of the source material.Fans can wishlist the game now on Steam, with its full release slated for 2026.With Game of Thrones: War for Westeros , players will finally have the chance to decide the fate of the Iron Throne themselves - through strategy, betrayal, and fire-breathing dragons.
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