Fans of the world from Game of Thrones can look forward to a new game set in the world of Westeros in 2027. First gameplay is expected soon, but not all fans of the franchise are satisfied with a strategy game.
What game is it about? In 2025, “Game of Thrones: War for Westeros” was announced by developer and publisher PlaySide. The game is set to be a real-time strategy game that will give you power over the armies of the Seven Kingdoms – along with well-known heroes and other characters from the series, such as Jon Snow.
On August 13, the studio released a small teaser for the gameplay on x.com, announcing that a full gameplay trailer will be released at gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25. In the short teaser, an army from House Lannister can be seen being crushed by a dragon that looks like Drogon.
However, some fans do not seem satisfied with the genre.
Support, but also criticism for the wrong
genre
How is the community reacting to the teaser and the announcement? While many players are looking forward to the game, especially because it reminds them of the strategy classic “Battle for Middle-earth” (via x.com), some fans wish for a completely different genre for the franchise.
For example, @iamrobtv writes on x.com: Is there a hidden law that prevents the development of a legitimate GOT-AAA-RPG? Do they simply not like money?
@Vault93_ (x.com) expresses it a bit more conciliatory. He thinks that War for Westeros is a good idea, but he’s still waiting for a AAA game based on the world. According to him, the IP is perfect for an MMORPG or just for a single-player simulation in an open world.
Overall, there is a lot of anticipation for the game when looking at the comments under the official teaser.
What are the problems with an AAA RPG? Game development is becoming increasingly expensive, and an open-world AAA game is likely one of the most costly genres that can not only consume a lot of money but also development time. This is an investment and risk that can also go awry.
While a strategy game is more niche, it still fits with the universe of Westeros if you believe the positive comments.
In fact, an action RPG with the simple title “Game of Thrones” was already released in 2012 on Steam. If you are interested in the genre, at least this title could satisfy your hunger.
When will Game of Thrones: War for Westeros be released? So far, there is no official release date for the game; so far, only 2027 is indicated.
What do you think of the game? Are you looking forward to a Westeros strategy game, or would you have preferred a different genre? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. After all, another fantasy franchise is getting a big RPG: My soul, tortured by Amazon, heals: The RPG for The Lord of the Rings by Warhorse is coming
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