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Game of Thrones is finally getting the PC game we’ve been waiting for next year
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game based on the HBO series, has been delayed from its original 2026 release to early 2027. Developer PlaySide confirmed the news in a Steam blog post, framing the extra time as necessary to meet the expectations of both RTS players and Game of Thrones fans, and to reach the quality bar it is aiming for. The delay matters because Warner Bros. has struggled to produce a standout Game of Thrones video game despite the franchise's huge popularity, so a well-executed RTS entry could fill a notable gap.
The game was first revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025 but has attracted relatively little attention since. Alongside the delay announcement, PlaySide shared gameplay clips showing factions, hero abilities, heavy cavalry units and large maps, drawing comparisons to the Total War series. It is being developed for Windows PC by PlaySide, also known for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and arrives before any wider Game of Thrones gaming push reportedly being planned by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
In short
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros delayed to early 2027
- It's a Total War-style RTS developed by PlaySide
- Aims to be the best Game of Thrones game yet
Explained simply
Game of Thrones is a hugely popular HBO television series set in a fictional medieval world where multiple factions compete for power. The new game is a real-time strategy title, a genre where players command armies, build bases and manage resources to compete against opponents.
Warner Bros. has held the rights to make Game of Thrones games for years but has not produced a standout title, despite the franchise's massive global appeal and its themes of political warfare that suit the strategy genre. A well-made entry would therefore fill a notable gap in Game of Thrones entertainment.
The game is being developed by PlaySide, an Australian studio, for personal computers. The developer is aiming to satisfy both serious strategy game players and Game of Thrones fans.