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The Next Game Of Thrones Game Has Been Delayed
PlaySide has delayed Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, its upcoming real-time strategy game for PC, from 2026 to early 2027. The developer said the extra time is intended to ensure the game meets the expectations of both strategy players and Game of Thrones fans, extending the wait for a major new adaptation of the franchise.
Announced in 2025, the game will let players lead the Starks, Targaryens, Lannisters or the Night King in a campaign to conquer the Seven Kingdoms, with both single-player and multiplayer modes planned. The delay comes as Warner Bros. Discovery has identified Game of Thrones as one of four key franchises for its games business, alongside Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat and DC.
In short
- War for Westeros moves from 2026 to early 2027.
- PlaySide cites quality and fan expectations.
- The PC strategy game includes campaign and multiplayer.
Explained simply
Game of Thrones is a hugely popular television series adapted from a book series that concluded in 2019, centred on competing noble families in a medieval fantasy kingdom. The series remains enormously valuable to its owner, Warner Bros. Discovery, which is keen to expand it across various entertainment platforms including video games. Fans have long awaited compelling new Game of Thrones games that might capture the appeal of the original show.
War for Westeros is a real-time strategy game in which players command one of the major factions from the series – the Starks, Targaryens, Lannisters, or the Night King – to lead armies in campaigns to conquer the fictional kingdom. The game features both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes where players compete directly. Strategy games like this appeal to a dedicated audience, and a Game of Thrones version is designed to attract both devoted strategy players and those interested in the fictional world.
Warner Bros. Discovery has identified Game of Thrones as one of only four core franchises for its video games division, alongside Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat and DC Comics. This substantial investment makes major Game of Thrones game releases significant to the company's long-term entertainment strategy and to fans waiting for new content. The developer has said the additional time is intended to ensure the game meets expectations for both strategy enthusiasts and Game of Thrones fans.