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That Game of Thrones RTS is still coming, still very HBO, but no longer due out this year
PlaySide Studios has confirmed that its real-time strategy game set in the Game of Thrones universe remains in active development, though it will not launch this year as originally planned. The title was first announced at Summer Game Fest and promises asymmetric tactical gameplay centred around the competing houses of Westeros, incorporating distinctive military commanders and mechanics rooted in the show's fictional world.
Recent updates showcase traditional RTS gameplay elements in motion—large unit formations, powerful hero characters to command armies, and varied battlefields designed for strategic combat. The project leverages the HBO television series' mainstream appeal through production choices including narration from Charles Dance and digitally-recreated likenesses of the show's principal cast, positioning it as a continuation of the television narrative rather than an adaptation of the underlying book series.
In short
- Game of Thrones: War for Westeros RTS confirmed still in development with recent progress update
- Release delayed beyond 2026; features house-based strategy gameplay with hero units
- Licensed HBO property includes celebrity narration and digitally-rendered character appearances
Explained simply
Game of Thrones is an enormously popular HBO television series that ended in 2019 after eight seasons, chronicling power struggles amongst noble families vying for control of the fictional continent of Westeros. PlaySide Studios is developing a real-time strategy game set in this universe, where players command armies representing the competing houses and their leaders.
Real-time strategy games require players to build and manage armies whilst directing battles in real time, rather than taking turns. This Game of Thrones game promises to let players experience battles inspired by the show's most iconic conflicts, with famous characters from the series appearing as powerful military commanders that players can control.
The game is being developed with significant HBO backing, incorporating material directly from the television series including narration and digital recreations of the show's cast members. This positions it as a continuation of the story for fans rather than something separate, leveraging the franchise's massive audience to appeal to both strategy game enthusiasts and Game of Thrones viewers.