Game of Thrones: Kingsroad may still be a few months away but fans eager to see Netmarble's take on George R.R. Martin's fantasy epic can check out a small slice of gameplay now. Announced in late 2024, Kingsroad promises to be the most ambitious Game of Thrones video game yet thanks to a seemingly robust combat system and sprawling narrative. Whether or not the final product delivers remains to be seen, but Netmarble wants to help set expectations with a free demo showcasing a portion of the experience.
Over on Steam, Netmarble released the Kingsroad demo to coincide with the ongoing Next Fest event, allowing everyone to return to Westeros and see what the action RPG is about. Players may want to act fast though as the demo will only be available until March 4 and it's currently unknown whether progress will carry forward into the game's final build. Additionally, Netmarble cautions fans that the demo is a test build of Kingsroad, reassuring s that changes will likely be made to the experience ahead of the official launch later in 2025.
What To Expect From Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad
As Expected, Winter Is Coming
Netmarble promises that Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will take full advantage of the sprawling fantasy world, allowing players to create a unique character and play through an original story set during Season 4 of the HBO series. As a child of House Tyre, a lesser-known family of minor nobles in the North, players will need to team up with recognizable characters, like Jon Snow, to survive all manner of perils. There's more than just Wildlings and White Walkers threatening House Tyre and Kingsroad aims to deliver the political intrigue fans have come to expect from Game of Thrones.
With a heavy emphasis on skill-driven combat and open-world exploration, Netmarble wants to deliver the kind of Game of Thrones video game players have wanted for over a decade. While the demo is only available on Steam, the game will also be playable on iOS and Android devices. Fans are wary about the implications of a mobile release but the full extent of the monetization has yet to be seen.
A Game Of Thrones Game Already Has The Perfect Story To Explore, But GoT: Kingsroad Isn't It
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set during the events of the HBO series. This is disappointing because there is a much better setting for a game.
Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad Looks Like A Must-Play For Fans
Hopefully, The Substance Matches The Presentation
From an aesthetic perspective, it's clear that Game of Thrones: Kingsroad successfully captures the look and feel of the HBO series but whether it delivers a fun game remains to be seen. I'm sure fans will love returning to the grim world but action RPGs can be fairly hit-or-miss, even when they're not targeting a mobile audience. I hope Netmarble can deliver with Kingsroad; I can't help but feel that Game of Thrones has argely been ignored.
Source: Steam
