If there’s still some lingering enthusiasm for HBO’s Game of Thrones in your bones, you’re in luck. The original TV show is getting yet another video game adaptation, this time in the form of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game that’s out next year.
Annouced during this year’s Summer Game Fest showcase, Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is the work of developer PlaySide and promises “ruthless free-for-all battles where trust is fleeting and power is everything”.
“Command the Great Houses in epic real-time strategy battles,” explains its newly revealed Steam page, “forge strategic alliances, or weave deceit against your rivals.” And that begins by picking your preferred faction, whether it be House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, or even the Night King’s army of the dead. Each promises asymmetric strategies, alongside their own signature units and mechanics, that’ll need to be deployed wisely as War for Westeros’ real-time battles play out across a range of iconic locations.
“Deploy infantry, cavalry, siege engines, giants, and dragons to break enemy lines,” PlaySide continues. “Outplay your rivals with smart manoeuvring, inspiring hero abilities, and the ruthless instinct of a true war commander.”
Solo and multiplayer modes are also promised, and you can expect more details ahead of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros’ launch on Steam sometime next year.