Warner Bros. drops a bombshell with the announcement of a brand-new Game of Thrones hack and slash game, set to release on iOS and Android in 2025, bringing fans back to the land of ice and fire for an epic battle at Winterfell.
Though Game of Thrones has become one of the most iconic and influential fantasy franchises, it has yet to make a big splash in the gaming world. Warner Bros. aims to change that with Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, a newly announced action game based on George R.R. Martin’s world, set in Winterfell. While it’s exclusively for mobile, the visuals and atmosphere are surprisingly promising.
The First Game of Thrones Hack and Slash
Warner Bros. Games announced this morning a partnership with Netmarble Games, known for Solo Leveling: ARISE, to bring this Game of Thrones project to life. It’s the first new game in the franchise in four years, following the underwhelming Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows, a strategy and management mobile game that struggled to capture the audience’s interest.
Since Kingsroad is slated only for iOS and Android in 2025, early expectations were modest, with many assuming it would be another low-budget management game focused on Winterfell. But after watching the first trailer, it’s clear this game offers much more. Though details remain scarce, we know the story unfolds in the north of Westeros, with the Night’s Watch waging war against the White Walkers.
Kit Harington Returns as Jon Snow?
Kingsroad promises intense combat, featuring dodges, parries, counterattacks, and area attacks impacting both foes and NPC allies, capturing the essence of hack and slash gameplay. The animations are highly polished, rare for a mobile game, reminiscent of major projects like Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert. Notably, the game will connect with the HBO series, and fans can expect a cameo from Jon Snow, portrayed by Kit Harington. However, it remains unclear whether the game will strictly follow the series’ plot or introduce new storylines.
Fans hope that Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will surpass previous mobile titles and finally harness the potential of the franchise. Now, we await further details from Warner Bros. Games, possibly including news of a PC version, which would surely excite a broader gaming audience.
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