After delay, Game of Thrones officially bringing back Jon Snow and Night King to War for Westeros
A clash absent from television
In the television series, Jon Snow does not face the Night King in the decisive battle. Arya Stark defeats the villain instead, a change that left many fans unhappy.
The books and the show also differ in how their stories unfold. The series caught up with published books by its fifth season, and some events shown on television have not yet happened in George R.R. Martin’s books or may never occur there.
A prophecy and its contenders
In A Song of Ice and Fire, the Prince That Was Promised is expected to wield Lightbringer and end the Long Night. Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are both considered possible candidates, but Martin has not confirmed which character is Azor Ahai.
Jon is believed to be the figure who will eventually confront the Night King. War for Westeros will let players stage that showdown themselves.
Armies and release plans
The game is being developed by PlaySide Studios and is designed for PC. Players will command large Westerosi forces, including armies from Houses Stark, Lannister and Targaryen, as well as the Night King’s White Walkers.
Single-player and multiplayer modes are planned, with characters including Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. Players can pursue the Iron Throne, and the game allows the Night King to claim it and continue the Long Night.
Originally expected in late 2026, the game is now scheduled for 2027. No specific release date has been confirmed; the article says it may appear at the upcoming Game Awards with a new trailer.
Key points
- War for Westeros is now planned for release in 2027, with no exact date announced.
- Players will command armies from major Westerosi houses and the Night King’s White Walkers.
- The game features Jon Snow and the Night King, who never fight in the television series.
- PlaySide Studios is developing the PC real-time strategy game for single-player and multiplayer play.