You Can Play The New Game Of Thrones Game Right Now Thanks To Free Demo

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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, promises to be the most ambitious 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 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, reassuring users that changes will likely be made to the experience ahead of the official launch later in 2025.

Netmarble promises that 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 ​​​​​​aims to deliver the political intrigue fans have come to expect from .

With a heavy emphasis on skill-driven combat and open-world exploration, Netmarble wants to deliver the kind of 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.

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