It has been more than seven years since Game of Thrones signed off on HBO, and few endings split the fandom quite like Daenerys Targaryen‘s. The Mother of Dragons went from fan-favorite liberator to the Mad Queen in just a handful of episodes.
Many viewers still haven’t made peace with it. But the Breaker of Chains is not done with Westeros yet. Daenerys is making her comeback in Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, the upcoming real-time strategy game from PlaySide Studios.
The title is being built for PC and is set to arrive on Steam in early 2027. Based on the HBO series, the game lets players lead armies, manage re
For fans who felt Dany deserved better, this might be the closest thing to a second chance. This time, it’s the players who decide how her story plays out, and whether she finally gets to sit on the Iron Throne.
Daenerys Targaryen Returns as Playable Hero in War for Westeros
PlaySide Studios pulled back the curtain on Game of Thrones: War for Westeros with a gameplay reveal trailer, giving fans their first proper look at the strategy title in action. Daenerys is confirmed as one of the playable heroes, and she is in very good company.
The roster already includes Jon Snow, Robb Stark, Jaime Lannister, Tywin Lannister, the direwolves Ghost and Grey Wind, and even the Night King. Arya Stark and Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane were added later, which shows the studio plans to keep growing the lineup.
Every hero comes with special abilities that can change the course of a fight. However, the playable heroes aren’t just going to swing swords. War for Westeros puts you in the shoes of a commander who has to train troops, gather re
That makes Daenerys a natural fit. Few characters in the series were as skilled at building an army from scratch. Her journey from exiled princess to conqueror is basically a strategy game on its own. A public beta has also been announced, so fans may get to try leading Dany’s forces before the full launch.
GOT Games and The Winds of Winter Keep Dany’s Legacy Alive
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Credits: Zynga
Credits: PlaySide
Credits: Zynga
Credits: PlaySide
War for Westeros isn’t the only place where Dany is still ruling. Zynga’s mobile puzzle RPG Game of Thrones: Legends has kept her front and center for a while now. Players can collect her as a Champion, and she has shown up in multiple forms over the years.
This month alone, fans have had two chances to add her to their teams. The “Mother of Dragons” version of Daenerys is part of “The Old Raven” summon, which runs until December 2. Her “Conqueror of Qarth” variant was also featured in the recent Robb’s War event.
For a character whose TV story ended on such a bitter note, that’s a lot of love from game makers. Then there’s the bigger question that still hangs over the fandom.
George R.R. Martin‘s long-awaited sixth book, The Winds of Winter, is still unreleased, and the Daenerys of the novels is in a very different place from her TV version. When we last saw her in A Dance with Dragons, she was stranded in the Dothraki Sea, slowly embracing the ‘fire and blood’ side of her heritage.
Many readers believe the book will finally give her the build-up the show rushed through. Whether she becomes a savior or a tyrant, Daenerys Targaryen’s story is far from over.
Are you excited to see more of Dany in the Game of Thrones universe? Let us know in the comments below!
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