Gamespot iconGamespotAug 25, 2026 ~1 min source read

Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win

War for Westeros arrives, but at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Playside showed off some gameplay to make the wait a little bit easier. First announced in 2025--and originally scheduled for a 2026 launch--Game of Thrones:

Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Will Let The White Walkers Win

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War for Westeros arrives, but at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Playside showed off some gameplay to make the wait a little bit easier.

First announced in 2025--and originally scheduled for a 2026 launch--Game of Thrones:

War for Westeros is a real-time strategy game that features several of the franchise's legendary Houses--Lannister, Stark, and Targaryen--as well as the sinister forces of the Night King.

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War for Westeros arrives, but at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Playside showed off some gameplay to make the wait a little bit easier. First announced in 2025--and originally scheduled for a 2026 launch--Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is a real-time strategy game that features several of the franchise's legendary Houses--Lannister, Stark, and Targaryen--as well as the sinister forces of the Night King.

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  • Hero units look to play a major role in War for Westeros' RTS gameplay, with characters like Tywin Lannister, Jon Snow, and others shown to have special abilities that can turn the tide of battle.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGtJWLeBxug The trailer gives a glimpse of this, and how players will be able to rewrite Game of Thrones history.
  • With each faction vying to take control of the Seven Kingdoms, it's up to players to command their armies and lead them to victory.
  • Daenerys Targaryen, of course, has a dragon, which seems like it will be more than a little overpowered.
  • At one point Robb Stark can be seen cutting down Jamie Lannister before later approaching the Iron Throne.

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