It's an exciting time to be a Game of Thrones fan. The fantasy series has managed to claw back much of the goodwill lost during its season finale, thanks to prequels like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. There are also multiple new games, such as Game of Thrones: Dragonfire. With so much going on, you'd be forgiven for missing one of the more promising new Game of Thrones releases scheduled for this year.
Game of Thrones: War For Westeros is currently planned to release before the end of 2026, and is one for anyone who thinks the best part of Game of Thrones as a series is its epic, bloody battles. Developed and published by Playside, this is a classic real-time strategy game in the vein of Grand Strategy or Total War, but focusing on the most iconic battles from the history of Westeros.
"Classic real-time strategy in the world of Westeros," Playside teases. "Conquer the Seven Kingdoms solo, or in treacherous free-for-all multiplayer. Command the Great Houses, rally iconic heroes, and rewrite the fate of the realm. Do you have the strength to seize the Iron Throne? In War for Westeros, chaos...
