A new Game of Thrones strategy game that lets you battle for control of Westeros has just been announced at Summer Game Fest. Game of Thrones: War for Westeros lets you take control of one of the noble houses of the Seven Kingdoms, including the fan-favorite House Stark. If you've ever wanted to recreate Game of Thrones' epic battles, or seen how the War of the Five Kings could have turned out differently, you'll likely want to follow future news regarding Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.

Game of Thrones: War for Westeros was announced as part of the opening stream for Summer Game Fest Live. The game will feature both single and multiplayer modes, and allow you to play as a variety of factions, including the Night King and his White Walkers. It also has options for quick skirmish matches or a larger campaign that takes place across all of Westeros.

Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Is An Asymmetrical Strategy Game Set In The Seven Kingdoms

The Games Factions Will Each Have Unique Abilities Tied To Their Identity

One interesting aspect about Game of Thrones: War for Westeros is that the press release from its developers describes the game's factions as "deeply asymmetric[al]." The game will also reportedly feature political elements like creating alliances and tricking one another. This means that each house will likely have a distinct identity, and each faction will have different strengths and weaknesses. I imagine the White Walkers, for instance, won't be very politically savvy, but will have more military strength than some other factions.

There will also be a variety of fantasy units, including giants and dragons. This will also help factions like the Free Folk or the Targaryens stand out against factions without any supernatural . This could also hint at other potential special powers for factions. It will be interesting to see if, for instance, Melisandre's magic or Beric Dondarrion's ability to resurrect are game mechanics.

Our Take: Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros Could Be The A Song Of Ice And Fire Game We've All Been Waiting For

Game Of Thrones Games Have Previously Failed To Give Players Much Control Over Or Importance

Game of Thrones hasn't had the best luck with video games. Even the ones that aren't too bad, like the seen in Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. Not only will Game of Thrones: War for Westeros allow you to control major factions and characters, it will let you decide the fate of the Seven Kingdoms.

An asymmetrical strategy game also sounds perfect for the world of Game of Thrones. By keeping each faction as unique and unbalanced as they were in the source material, it will feel like a much more authentic Game of Thrones experience. The game will also be taking inspiration from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, meaning we could see characters that were cut from the HBO series. This is the most excited I've been about a Game of Thrones video game in a while, and I hope it's finally the game the franchise deserves.

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