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2027’s game release schedule grows as Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is delayed
PlaySide has postponed its Game of Thrones real-time strategy title into 2027, stating the additional development time will allow the studio to achieve its quality ambitions whilst satisfying both RTS enthusiasts and franchise fans. The studio emphasised its commitment to delivering a game that meets player expectations within the established universe.
The delay occurs amid a wider industry trend of releasing titles strategically around Rockstar Games' GTA 6, turning 2027 into an exceptionally congested release window. The game has drawn comparisons to established strategy titles including Total War and Battle for Middle-earth, positioning it as a potential flagship entry for a genre that has lacked major commercial success in recent years.
In short
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros RTS delayed to early 2027 to meet quality targets
- 2027 gaming schedule increasingly crowded as studios avoid GTA 6's release window
- The title aims to revitalise the real-time strategy genre with comparisons to Total War and Age of Empires
Explained simply
Game of Thrones is an entertainment franchise based on George R R Martin's fantasy novels, originally in novel form and later adapted into an acclaimed HBO television series. Developer PlaySide has been creating a real-time strategy game set in this fictional universe.
Real-time strategy games are a genre where players command armies and manage resources in tactical battles that unfold continuously, similar to established titles like Total War or Battle for Middle-earth. Though this genre maintains a dedicated audience, it has lacked major commercial success in recent years.
2027 is anticipated to be a particularly crowded year for video game releases, with major studios aligning their launches around Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the industry's most widely anticipated titles. This concentrated release schedule means new games face heightened competition for player attention and sales.