Game of Thrones’ Biggest Villain Is Even More Terrifying in an Upcoming Official Release
PlaySide Studios’ upcoming real-time strategy game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros brings the HBO series to interactive form, featuring hero units modeled on actors from the show including Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kit Harington, and Emilia Clarke. Players will command these recognizable characters in battles for control of the Iron Throne.
Beyond the familiar faces, the game introduces creatures previously unseen on screen: spider units within the White Walker faction. These spiders were mentioned only in Old Nan’s tales during season 1 but never actually depicted in the series. Game director Ryan McMahon confirmed in an interview with Polygon that these creatures represent an expansion of Game of Thrones lore, giving developers creative freedom to visualize elements that were referenced but never shown.
The gameplay trailer emphasizes iconic characters and familiar conflicts from the series, while the inclusion of these spider units demonstrates PlaySide Studios’ intent to explore deeper mythology to create unique gameplay mechanics that extend beyond what appeared on television.