{"id":39458,"date":"2026-07-20T09:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=39458"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:13:07","slug":"game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-postponed-until-2027-to-enhance-quality-according-to-playside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=39458","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Postponed Until 2027 to Enhance Quality, According to PlaySide&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-postponed-until-2027-to-enhance-quality-according-to-playside.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-postponed-until-2027-to-enhance-quality-according-to-playside.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>### Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Delayed to 2027<\/p>\n<p>The highly anticipated real-time strategy game, *Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros*, developed by PlaySide, has experienced a setback and is now scheduled for release in early 2027. The studio announced that, while development is progressing well, additional time is needed to perfect their strategic interpretation of the iconic world of Westeros.<\/p>\n<p>In their latest development update, PlaySide stated, &#8220;War for Westeros will now launch in early 2027. We remain unwavering in our mission to deliver a real-time strategy game set in the world of Westeros that meets the expectations of both RTS players and *Game of Thrones* fans.&#8221; This decision underscores the commitment to achieving a high level of quality before the game&#8217;s launch.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, the game was expected to be released in 2026 following its announcement the previous year. Fans had been eager to dive into a world populated by Targaryens, Lannisters, and more, but the promise of a more polished experience has been met with understanding from the community.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the delay, PlaySide shared exciting new clips showcasing key characters such as Jon Snow and Tywin Lannister utilizing powerful abilities in battle. These character advancements highlight the strategic depth of gameplay, where heroes play essential roles in leading their armies to victory, enhancing standard troops with unique skills. The clips also provided a glimpse into unit combat dynamics, depicting cavalry charges and giant units capable of wreaking havoc unless countered effectively.<\/p>\n<p>An intriguing aspect of the game revealed by PlaySide is Ashemark, a detailed map set in the Westerlands. This location is tied to Robb Stark\u2019s campaign during the War of the Five Kings and is designed for focused 1v1 combat. Ashemark features two open lanes and defensible positions, promoting strategies involving pressure, flanking, and counterattacks. The studio emphasized the importance of visual fidelity, aiming to create immersive environments that resonate with the world of Westeros while ensuring clarity for players in their strategic maneuvers.<\/p>\n<p>As players await further developments, PlaySide hinted at &#8220;more news and updates over the coming weeks,&#8221; suggesting a steady flow of information leading up to significant reveals later this year. For those interested in the inspirations behind *War For Westeros*, a detailed discussion with game director Ryan McMahon is available, providing a deeper understanding of the strategic elements in play.<\/p>\n<p>As excitement builds for the game&#8217;s release, fans of both the *Game of Thrones* franchise and real-time strategy genre will have much to look forward to in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-postponed-until-2027-to-enhance-quality-according-to-playside.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-postponed-until-2027-to-enhance-quality-according-to-playside.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/games\/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros\">Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros<\/a>, the Age of Empiresy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/the-best-strategy-games-on-pc\">RTS<\/a> teeming with Targaryens and laced with Lannisters, has been delayed to 2027. Developers PlaySide have decided that while development&#8217;s &#8220;progressing well&#8221;, they need a bit more time to nail their strategical rendition of the Seven Kingdoms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/game-of-thrones-war-for-westeros-delayed-to-2027-as-playside-take-more-time-before-playing-their-turn-to-ensure-the-rts-hits-a-high-level-of-quality\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/39459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}