Aussie Studio Revives Westeros in Bold New Game of Thrones Strategy Epic
Let’s talk about something absolutely massive brewing in the world of video games—and it’s coming straight out of Australia. PlaySide Studios, based in Melbourne, is stepping onto the global stage in a big way with a brand-new project that’s turning heads around the world: Game of Thrones: War for Westeros . Yes, you heard that right. An Australian team is now at the helm of a video game set in the iconic world of Game of Thrones . And it’s not just any game—it’s a full-blown real-time strategy epic that’s letting players rewrite the ending of one of the most divisive finales in television history.
At the heart of this project is Ryan McMahon, General Manager of PC and Console Games at PlaySide Studios. His story is as compelling as the games he’s creating. Ryan’s love for gaming was so strong, he dropped out of school to pursue it. Now, he’s leading one of the most exciting projects the Australian gaming industry has ever seen. To work on an intellectual property of this scale— Game of Thrones —isn’t just rare, it’s practically unheard of down under. But PlaySide is doing it, and they’re doing it with ambition.
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War for Westeros is more than a standard adaptation. It’s a strategic reimagining of the Seven Kingdoms, where players will choose a faction—Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, or even the Night King—and fight for dominance over Westeros. With dragons, siege engines, and political betrayal baked into the core mechanics, this game feels tailor-made for fans who always dreamed of claiming the Iron Throne themselves. McMahon and his team are pulling from both the show and George R.R. Martin’s original lore, ensuring a deep, layered world that will resonate with longtime fans and strategy enthusiasts alike.
And this isn’t PlaySide’s first rodeo. They’ve already built a reputation with titles like Age of Darkness: Final Stand and the viral Dumb Ways to Die mobile games. Since their founding in 2011 by just three people, they’ve grown into Australia’s largest gaming developer with over 265 employees. They even made it to the Australian Securities Exchange. Now, with Game of Thrones: War for Westeros on the horizon, their ambitions are becoming global.
The game won’t be rushed either. McMahon is clear: it’ll be ready when it’s fun and polished. They’re not just making a game—they’re crafting an experience, with custom battle maps, iconic locations like King’s Landing and Winterfell, and multiplayer modes that mirror the political chaos of the original series. And yes, players will be able to form alliances, break them, and betray each other—because that’s what Westeros is all about.
We’ll see more about War for Westeros leading up to its planned release in 2026. But one thing’s for sure—Australia has officially joined the big leagues of game development. And with the keys to Westeros in their hands, PlaySide Studios is ready to change the game—literally.
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