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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New ‘Game of Thrones' PC Strategy Game ‘War for Westeros' to Launch in 2026
A new video game set during the events of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' is set to launch in 2026 from PlaySide Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive. The licensed game, which was announced Friday out of Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles, marks one of the first big moves Warner Bros. Discovery has made in the gaming space with one of its IPs since former Warner Bros. games chief David Haddad exited earlier this year. More from Variety 'House of the Dragon' Star Milly Alcock Says Someone 'Very High Up' Told Her She Needed an Acting Coach During Her 'Second Day' on Set: 'This Is Terrible' 'Game of Thrones' Spinoff 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Shifts to 2026 Release Day of the Devs Producers Tease Summer Game Fest Plans and How They're Evolving Biz iam8bit After 20 Years Titled 'Game of Thrones: War for Westeros,' the project is a PC real-time strategy game that will also be 'drawing inspiration' directly from George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novels, the source material for HBO's 'Game of Thrones.' Per the game's description, 'In 'War for Westeros,' players will lead the armies of House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, or the Night King in ruthless free-for-all battles where trust is fleeting and power is everything. Engaging in epic real-time strategy battles, forging strategic alliances, and weaving deceit against rival forces will be key. Each faction offers deeply asymmetric strategies, with signature heroes, armies, and mechanics forged from the brutal legacy of Westeros. Players can deploy infantry, cavalry, siege engines, giants, and dragons to break enemy lines as they work to outplay and outmaneuver rivals with inspiring hero abilities and the ruthless instincts of a true war commander.' 'From the Wall to King's Landing, players can jump into skirmish matches or take on a longer war across the Seven Kingdoms both solo and with others, where every decision matters and every battle carries forward,' according to the synopsis. 'Whether playing solo or with friends, 'Game of Thrones: War for Westeros' will give fans the chance to re-envision the most iconic battles and turning points from the 'Game of Thrones' series, manipulating the politics of the realm to rally powerful bannermen, sway loyalties, and outmaneuver enemies in a shifting struggle for power.' 'War for Westeros' is a significant departure from what Warner Bros. Interactive has done so far with its 'Game of Thrones' IP (among its most valuable assets alongside the Harry Potter, DC Universe and Mortal Kombat franchises) which has primarily been licensed out for mobile-only titles. ''Game of Thrones: War for Westeros' takes fans back to the Seven Kingdoms. This time, you're not watching the 'Game of Thrones' – you're playing it,' PlaySide Studios game director Ryan McMahon said. 'War for Westeros puts you in the seat of power, whether you're leading the Starks, Targaryens, or Lannisters, or even commanding the Night King and his army of the dead, you'll wield real power and rewrite the fate of the realm.' Watch the trailer for 'Game of Thrones: The War for Westeros' below. Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
Khaleej Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Game of Thrones: War for Westeros' revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025
Despite its divisive final season, Game of Thrones continues to command an almost mythical hold over pop culture. Now, the fantasy juggernaut is returning to digital battlegrounds with a brand-new video game, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, officially unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2025. Slated for a 2026 release, the game marks a bold new step for the franchise—this time, into the realm of real-time strategy. Developed and published by PlaySide Studios, War for Westeros was introduced with a chilling cinematic trailer that instantly set the tone. Fans were treated to a dramatic showdown between Jon Snow and the Night King, culminating in the undead commander not only defeating Jon, but resurrecting him as a wight. It's a grim twist that echoes the show's most memorable betrayals—and one that promises moral ambiguity and high stakes throughout the game. But there's a catch—or two. War for Westeros is not the open-world action-RPG many fans had long hoped for. Instead, it embraces the real-time strategy (RTS) format, which, while niche, aligns surprisingly well with the political machinations and large-scale warfare that defined the original series. For fans of strategy games, this could be a dream come true. For others, especially those more accustomed to narrative-driven RPGs or console-based experiences, it might feel like a missed opportunity. That sense is compounded by the fact that War for Westeros is currently only confirmed for PC, leaving console players out in the cold—at least for now. At launch, players will have the option to lead one of several major factions, including House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, and the Night King's undead army. The goal? Conquer the Seven Kingdoms through tactical mastery, cunning alliances, and brute force. Both single-player and free-for-all PvP multiplayer modes are planned. In solo campaigns, iconic characters from the series will make appearances, helping anchor the RTS mechanics in familiar emotional beats. Multiplayer, on the other hand, promises chaotic power struggles between rival players, each commanding massive armies and vying for dominion over Westeros. Expect robust unit variety—infantry, cavalry, siege engines, dragons, and even giants will all have their place on the battlefield. Strategic depth will come from how players deploy these forces, form alliances, and choose their battlegrounds, from The Wall to King's Landing and beyond.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Summer Game Fest: Bond and Game of Thrones among the big reveals
So gaming's biggest weekend for new announcements is here, with dozens of titles being shown off for the first Game Fest kicked of the annual preview marathon in the US last night as the industry's major studios tried to grab attention with new reveals and glossy trailers. This year, some of the biggest stars from film and music were there to add some stardust a backdrop of lots of firms cutting jobs as people spend less on new games, developers use more of their time on big hitters like Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto and means they need to work a lot harder to convince you to splash your cash on new Newsbeat has been through all the Summer Game Fest announcements that were hoping to get us doing just are some of the highlights... Dragons at the ready for Game of Thrones For years it was the TV show everyone was talking about. Now Australian developer PlaySide is hoping we'll do the same for its new game based on the popular series. War for Westeros is a real-time strategy game - or RTS - out next year, where players can control the armies of the Great Houses across some of the locations you might know from the show and books it's based on. We've been told you'll be able to take over Westeros solo, or play against your mates online when it launches on PC next year. Mads Mikkelsen stars again as Bond villain What's your favourite Bond film of all time? If the answer is Casino Royale, you're in for a Mikkelsen is reprising his role as villain Le Chiffre, albeit as a digital double based on his appearance. But there's a twist, this isn't for a Bond game - instead he'll be in an update for the popular Hitman all makes more sense now we know the studio behind that game, IO Interactive, is working on a brand new Bond game, called 007: First Light. Players will unlock awards in that game if they take on this challenge in Hitman also gives us our strongest hint yet that Le Chiffre will make an appearance in 007: First Light. Resident Evil returns for its Requiem Capcom's zombie-horror Resident Evil series is almost 30 years old, and we now know it'll celebrate that milestone with its ninth action packed trailer revealed Resident Evil 9 would be called Requiem, and showed off what looks like a destroyed version of the game's iconic Racoon City. It's launching across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC next word on it coming to Nintendo's new, more powerful Switch 2 console yet though. Team up with the Wu-Tang Clan Yes you read that right. Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver promises to let you and your friends fight alongside the '90s hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan in a game that mixes combat and developers have teased an Afro-surrealism style mixed with anime in the first trailer, as well as plenty of tracks from the band not the first game to feature them though - back in 1999 they released a fighting game called Wu-Tang Shaolin Style to mixed reviews. Dinosaurs... made in Cambridge Stating the obvious a bit... but there was no shortage of dinosaurs in the first full trailer for Jurassic World Evolution a game where you build and manage your own version of the amusement park from the movies its based studio behind it, Frontier Developments in Cambridge, also revealed a launch date in October across consoles and PC. Stay tuned... So that's you up-to-date with some of the biggest moments from the opening night of summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. But that's not all, there's plenty more showcases and announcements Newsbeat will be keeping across over the Xbox's big showcase on Sunday night where we might hear more about titles like Call of Duty, Games of War or even the long-dormant Halo franchise. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
Gizmodo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The New ‘Game of Thrones' Game Will Let You Kill Jon Snow, for Real This Time
Winter is coming for a redo, Westeros fanatics! Get ready to rewrite the ending of the hit HBO show inspired by George R.R. Martin's epic Game of Thrones saga—which left many very mad. Thanks to the recently announced Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, the fate of the Seven Kingdoms is in your hands. Watch the trailer from PlaySide Studios, who developed and published Game of Thrones: War for Westeros in collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The premium real-time strategy PC game will feature the likenesses of the HBO show's stars in re-enactment style game play. That means you can control even the most key plot moments—like deciding the fate of Jon Snow, who still knows nothing. Announced during Summer Game Fest, the title will release in 2026. In Game of Thrones: War for Westeros you'll take control of the Great Houses of Westeros in their dramatic infighting battles or command the Night King's forces. The prospect of getting to change the ending is very alluring; along the way, though, you can become your favorite characters in cinematic compelling solo adventures—or join thrilling free-for-all multiplayer battles in campaigns that can be completed long before George R.R. Martin ever finishes The Winds of Winter.
