Summary

• Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, a mobile RPG, offers engaging combat and a rich narrative, set during the show's fourth season.
• The closed beta test, running from January 16-22, 2025, will give fans a hands-on experience before the full launch later this year.
• The game features class-based progression, Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, and Drogon, promising an original story with "fully manual" controls.

Netmarble has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming action-adventure RPG, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, alongside details about the closed beta test. While fans eagerly await a triple-A title to rival the scale and immersion of Hogwarts Legacy, this story-driven mobile game promises captivating graphics and combat that will enrich its anticipated narrative. Fantasy enthusiasts can now immerse themselves in the Game of Thrones universe sooner than anticipated.

Announced in November 2024, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad received further attention during The Game Awards in December. Netmarble, known for titles like Marvel Future Fight and Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, has promised "raw, aggressive, and destructive" combat. With the rich lore and character narratives from George R.R. Martin and the HBO adaptation, Kingsroad has the potential to be one of the best story-driven mobile games available.

The newly released trailer, over a minute long, highlights Game of Thrones: Kingsroad’s gameplay features, including class-based progression with "fully manual" controls. Players can choose to play as a knight or assassin. The game introduces a new story centered around a fresh character from House Tyre in the North. It also includes iconic characters from the Game of Thrones universe such as Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, and Drogon, Daenerys Targaryen’s formidable dragon, as confirmed in the game’s teasers.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Reveals New Gameplay Trailer and Closed Beta Details

Speculation about Game of Thrones: Kingsroad’s placement within the franchise’s timeline has been confirmed: it is set during the show's fourth season. Drawing inspiration from Wildlings, Dothraki, and the Faceless Men, the game introduces original characters. Fans can get their first hands-on experience during the closed beta test, scheduled from January 16-22, 2025, in the United States, Canada, and select parts of Europe. Registration is available via the game’s official website, with a full launch expected later this year.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will provide a substantial experience for the Game of Thrones community while they await the next book in the series, The Winds of Winter. George R.R. Martin has faced several setbacks with the manuscript and even sought advice from Stephen King on overcoming writer’s block. Meanwhile, fans have other projects to look forward to, such as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon season 3.