Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- 10 things you need to know

Game of Thrones War for Westeros

Did you know that a new Game of Thrones strategy game is in development and is expected to come out in 2026? Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is that one Game of Thrones video game geared specifically for fans of real-time strategy gaming. Here are 10 things you need to know about Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- Genre

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is an upcoming real-time strategy game set in the world of HBO’s TV adaptation of American author George RR Martin’s hugely famous “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels. Though based on the TV show, it also takes inspiration from the books. With this game, the developers are going for a premium real-time gaming experience, set in the politically charged lands of Westeros, where trust and loyalty can be fickle.

Developer and publisher

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is currently under development by Australian video game developer PlaySide Studios. PlaySide will publish the GoT game as well.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- Playable factions

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, you can take command of the forces of House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen or the Night King in real-time battles. You would want to conquer the Seven Kingdoms now, wouldn’t you? The game challenges you to do just that with the armed forces of your chosen faction, with their heroes

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- Featured heroes

Each Great House of Westeros and the undead armies of the Night King are led by faction-associated heroes. The game’s cinematic reveal trailer featured Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister and the Night King, with their characters modelled directly on the actors who portrayed them in the Game of Thrones TV series.

Units you can deploy in battles

In Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, you can deploy infantry, cavalry, giants and even dragons in battles. Infantry units include both melee and ranged units like swordsmen, pikemen and archers. To take down enemy walls and fortifications, the Game of Thrones RTS game features siege engines as well.

The setting of battles

As per the game description, all the battles in Game of Thrones: War for Westeros will take place on fields situated in the fictional continent of Westeros. It is not yet known if some part of Essos is also featured in the game.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- Solo and multiplayer

The upcoming Game of Thrones RTS comes with both solo and free-for-all multiplayer.

Build alliances and write your own story

Just like in the fictional, brutal world of Game of Thrones, building the right alliance is essential for survival in the War for Westeros game too. In this Game of Thrones game, you get to live your own personal conquest story in Westeros.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- Platforms

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is built solely for the PC platform and will launch on Steam.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros- Release date

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is expected to be released in 2026. It does not have a confirmed release date yet. For now, you can wishlist the Game of Thrones strategy game on Steam.