• Game of Thrones: Kingsroad enters early access phase
• Currently exclusive to Steam platform
• Marks first opportunity for players to experience the game

Few would dispute that Game of Thrones has redefined dark medieval fantasy for contemporary audiences. Since the HBO series concluded, the Westeros universe has been relatively quiet, save for the spin-off House of the Dragon.

That changes now, at least in gaming, with Netmarble’s Game of Thrones: Kingsroad set to launch in early access on March 26th. The only limitation? It’s exclusively on Steam for now, leaving mobile players waiting.

This decision is intriguing for Netmarble, a company long associated with mobile gaming. Game of Thrones’ universal appeal could make this a smart move, and a successful Steam early access run might pave the way for a mobile release soon.

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Netmarble’s strategy raises questions, given their mobile gaming roots. This could be a deliberate stress test, as PC gamers tend to be more critical of issues impacting gameplay.

Yet, this approach sidelines mobile players, who have historically been more forgiving. It mirrors strategies seen with Once Human and Delta Force, where other developers also prioritized PC over mobile.

Is this a broader trend of mobile-first companies shifting to PC? Time will tell.

While waiting for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad to hit mobile, check out our curated list of the top five new mobile games to play this week.