Many of the aspects of the hit TV show will remain in the upcoming game.
It might still be early development phase, but we sure do know quite a ton already.
Heres everything we know aboutGame of Thrones: Kingsroadso far.
What is Game of Thrones: Kingsroad?
Game of Thrones: Kingsroadis an upcoming story-driven open-world action adventureRPG gamebased on the hit TV showGame of Thrones.
Netmarble, the developer behind the game, promises to faithfully adapt the show.
However, youll be playing an original story.
So, theres a good reason to jump back into the world of Westeros.
While exploring the world, youll run into exciting characters, many of them familiar from the TV show.
King Robert Baratheon has just died.
It leaves the Lannisters fighting to take over his Iron Throne.
War rages on, with the kings brother, Stannis Baratheon, rallying his troops for a final act.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroadwill be a blockbuster story-drivenaction-adventuregame.
Itll immerse you in the world of Westeros, traversing the seven kingdoms.
The stories will be brand-new.
you’re free to presumably choose paths, too, whether forging alliances or dealing with unexpected betrayals.
Your journey through the Kingroad realms will be wholesome and packed with as much danger as intrigue.
These will be unique based on their distinct skills and abilities.
The Knight class go-to weapon is the sword.
They fight using a longsword, utilizing precision and calculated swordplay.
Mercenaries draw inspiration from the wild and brutal Dothraki.
They are destructive and use two-handed axes to dismantle enemies.
Assassins, on the other hand, are quick and agile.
They also use precision, except swift and mysterious.
They wield two daggers, employing delicate skill and a dance-like fighting style.
Development
NetmarbleandWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainmentare collaborating onGame of Thrones: Kingsroad.
The upcoming game first broke out of its shell at The Game Awards.
Trailer
Yes, atrailer has been released forGame of Thrones: Kingsroad.
Quite honestly, though, the graphics and gameplay look a little sketchy.
I mean, its a mobile game.
So, that may have factored into the extra polish the game needs.
The world simply doesnt feel immersive enough, while the combat lacks the punch it needs.
Still, the game is in development.
A lot could change between now and the launch.
So, lets hope that Netmarble refines the graphics and gameplay some more.
Perhaps they can also consider a console release, even if the launch is pushed further on.
An excellentGame of ThronesRPG is missing in gaming with a truly original storyline.
The upcoming game will be available on iOS and Android platforms.
The same goes for the editions, which remain currently unclear.
For more details, feel free tofollow the official social handle here.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.