Summary
Game of Thrones: Kingsroadhas recently unveiled a new trailer and a Steam demo, showing a bit more combat across Westeros, including some amazing battles beyond the Wall. This will be the first chance gamers will have to exploreGame of Thrones: Kingsroad, a promising open-world adventure set in the popular universe created by George R. R. Martin.
Originally announced in November 2024,Game of Thrones: Kingsroadwas featured during The Game Awards 2024, with the eagerly-awaited project set in the world of the popularGame of ThronesTV show. Created by the South Korean developer Netmarble,Game of Thrones: Kingsroadpromises to immerse players in Westeros, offer unique combat, and feature a mixture of both new and returning characters from the franchise.
Netmarble has now unveiled a new trailer and Steamdemo forGame of Thrones: Kingsroad. The short trailer focuses on combat, showing the main character fighting enemies both beyond the Wall and across regions of Westeros. It also showcases some well-known characters such as Cersei and Jaime Lannister, as well as Jon Snow. The game will be set after the first season of the popular fantasy TV show, and gamers will play a noble from House Tyre. By playing the demo ofGame of Thrones: Kingsroad, which was recently released aspart of Steam Next Fest, gamers will be able to explore a bit and get a feel for the title’s combat.
Gamers will be able topick between three classes inGame of Thrones: Kingsroad: the Knight, the Sellsword, and the Assassin. The Sellsword is a powerful fighter that can dish out a lot of damage but is quite slow on his feet, while the Assassin will focus on hit-and-run tactics to survive. The Knight will be a more balanced class, and some of the developers have claimed that it’s the ideal pick for beginners. Another highlight ofGame of Thrones: Kingsroadis that the RPG will feature an expansive open world, allowing gamers to explore Westeros as they see fit.
WhileGame of Thrones: Kingsroadis likely the most exciting game set in Westeros to be announced in recent years, the upcoming title has one major limitation.Game of Thrones: Kingsroadwill only be available for PC and mobile devices, disappointing console owners. While the title may eventually receive a console port if it’s successful, there does not seem to be a plan for it at the moment.
