- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad enters early access soon
- The only limitation? Initially available exclusively on Steam
- Marking the first opportunity for fans to experience gameplay firsthand
Few would dispute Game of Thrones' status as the definitive dark medieval fantasy series for contemporary audiences. Since HBO's series finale, Westeros has seen little action beyond the House of the Dragon spinoff - until now.
The gaming landscape changes on March 26th as Netmarble prepares to launch Game of Thrones: Kingsroad in early access. Mobile gamers should note this initial release will be Steam-only, though this limitation may prove temporary.
This strategic pivot surprises given Netmarble's mobile-centric history, but the Game of Thrones franchise possesses the universal appeal to justify branching out. A successful Steam debut could accelerate mobile platform development.
Cue obligatory Jon Snow knowledge-related quipNetmarble's approach raises questions for an established mobile developer. Potentially this serves as a stress test - PC gamers notoriously provide rigorous quality feedback that could strengthen the eventual mobile release.
This strategy risks alienating traditionally tolerant mobile audiences, mirroring recent PC-first approaches seen in Once Human and Delta Force launches from other publishers.
Does this signal an industry trend toward PC prioritization among traditionally mobile-first studios? Time will tell.
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