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A new gameplay trailer has been released for Netmarble’s upcoming action-adventure RPGGame of Thrones: Kingsroad, and details relating to the closed beta test have also been revealed. Even though fans have been hoping for a triple-A game to match the scale and immersion ofHogwarts Legacy, the story-driven mobile game boasts engaging graphics and combat to support the anticipated rich narrative, and fantasy fans can dive into theGame of Thronesexperience sooner than expected.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroadwas announced back in November 2024, and received extra coverage during The Game Awards which took place in December. The South Korean game developer Netmarble hasMarvel Future FightandNi no Kuni: Cross Worldsin its game portfolio, and the team has promised “raw, aggressive, and destructive” combat awaits.Game of Thrones: Kingsroadhas the potential to join the list ofmobile games with the best stories, thanks to the rich lore and character narratives crafted by creator George R.R. Martin and the HBO adaptation, whichKingsroadcalls upon.
A new trailer lasting over one minute showcasedGame of Thrones: Kingsroad’s gameplay features, covering class-based progression with “fully manual” controls for players to man a knight or assassin. The game will also present a brand-new story built around a fresh character in the franchise, existing as the heir to House Tyre dwelling in the North.Kingsroadfeatures some of thebest characters from theGame of Thronesuniverse, including Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, and even Daenerys Targaryen’s largest dragon Drogon has been confirmed in the game’s teasers.
Fans previously predicted whereGame of Thrones: Kingsroadwould lie in the franchise’s timeline, and it’s now been confirmed to be set during the show’s fourth season. The original characters take inspiration from Wildlings, Dothraki, and the Faceless Men, and fans will receive their first hands-on experience during the game’s imminent closed beta test. The beta will run from January 16–22, 2025 in the United States, Canada, and select parts of Europe via thegame’s official website, with a full launch coming later this year.
Kingsroadwill likely offer a meaty experience to marvel at while theGame of Thronescommunity waits patiently for the next book in the seriesThe Winds of Winter, since several setbacks have arisen regarding the manuscript.George R.R. Martin even sought writer’s block advice from horror veteran Stephen King, but fans also have a series of projects to keep them busy in the interim, such asA Knight of the Seven KingdomsandHouse of the Dragonseason 3.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones, based on the Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin, tells the sprawling story of warring families in Westeros. This includes the Starks, the Lannisters, the Baratheons, and the Targaryens. Along with human conflicts, Westeros is also threatened by the re-emergence of dragons, and an undead enemy from beyond the Wall.
