Game of Thrones refuses to die: a new video game is in development

Game of Thrones could potentially have its own MMORPG in the future, with Nexon backing it, aiming to replicate the success of the series and books.

Game of Thrones succeeded by bringing something different to mainstream fantasy. Political plots. A dark and human tone. A certain idea of an imminent apocalypse that never fully materializes. Something that is not unknown to fantasy fans, but was not common at the time for the general audience. Those who associated fantasy with something closer to The Lord of the Rings than even Dungeons & Dragons, let alone Elric of Melniboné.

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“Game of Thrones” started off as a book, turned into a hit television show, and now it's a video game.

Despite its undeniable and lasting success, Game of Thrones never managed to be optimally translated into a video game. There are numerous games in the franchise, with Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series standing out, but none achieved the same success as the TV series or the books. Perhaps due to the nature of the medium itself. Perhaps because no one dared to create what would have truly captivated the audience: a high-budget RPG.

According to Redanian Intelligence, it is possible that a Game of Thrones MMORPG is being developed. Developed by Nexon, the company behind The Finals, the game would be set in the North, with Winterfell and The Wall as part of the locations we would visit. As for the story, it would take place between the fourth and fifth season of the series, with Roose Bolton already leading the North and Jon Snow and Sam Tarly still at The Wall. The release date is still completely unknown, but it would not be before 2025.

On the other hand, this is not the first MMORPG made for Game of Thrones. Not even the second. One called Game of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms was in development for ten years, only to be cancelled. Another one, called Game of Thrones: Winter Is Coming, was released on March 15th, being a critical and commercial failure, with a mix of strategy game and MMORPG.

Being responsible for the game, Nexon, seeing the success of The Finals, there is no doubt that this game has a higher chance of being successful. The problem is that, despite the franchise continuing with House of the Dragon, we will have to see if the same enthusiasm for the franchise that has existed so far still exists when it is released. Although, considering the pace at which George R.R. Martin writes, it seems doubtful that his fans will stop craving more.

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“Game of Thrones” started off as a book, turned into a hit television show, and now it's a video game.

Author: Álvaro Arbonés

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