Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Demo now available on PC via Steam Next Fest

Published: 15:10, 26 February 2025
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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Demo now available on PC via Steam Next Fest
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Demo now available on PC via Steam Next Fest

Key Points from the Article

  • Players can explore famous locations in Westeros, including Winterfell and The Wall, and participate in special demo events to collect exclusive in-game rewards.
  • The full extent of the demo is unknown, but players will have access to the northern territories of Westeros.
  • Netmarble collects feedback from players through an in-game survey to gather fan opinions prior to the full game release this year.
  • The game requires a persistent internet connection and a player-created in-game account, and all progress achieved during the demo will transfer to the full game at its release.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Demo now available on PC via Steam Next Fest

The Game of Thrones: Kingsroad demo is now available on Steam during Steam Next Fest.

The Game of Thrones: Kingsroad demo became available on Steam during Steam Next Fest for fans to preview the upcoming RPG developed by Netmarble. 

The game demo lets players experience early content by exploring famous locations while participating in special demo events to collect exclusive in-game rewards.

Explore Westeros in the Kingsroad Demo

The full extent of the demo remains unknown but players will have access to the northern territories of Westeros such as Winterfell and The Wall which stand out as iconic locations from both Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire.

As the demo rolls out Netmarble collects feedback from players through an in-game survey to gather fan opinions prior to the full game release this year.

PC requirements for the Kingsroad Demo

To run the Game of Thrones: Kingsroad demo requires the following PC specifications to run smoothly.

Minimum requirements:

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-8350
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB VRAM)

Recommended requirements:

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • RAM: 32 GB
  • GPU: The demo recommends players use an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card with 8 GB VRAM or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT for optimal performance.

The game demands both a persistent internet connection and a player-created in-game account. All progress achieved during the demo will transfer to the full game at its release.

Limited-time Demo events and rewards

Netmarble created numerous in-game events for demo participants to join. 

These events include:

  • Check-in rewards: Players who log in daily for five consecutive days will receive in-game items as rewards.
  • Milestone rewards: Players can unlock rewards through main quest completion, defeating prominent enemies such as Stel and reaching key level milestones.
  • Exploration rewards: Players receive bonuses through activities such as clearing enemy hideouts and hunting beasts along with Echoes of the Past activities.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad emerged as a real-time action RPG with intense combat elements and interactive NPCs when it was originally revealed in December 2024.

Originally revealed in December 2024, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad delivers action RPG gameplay through intense battles and exploration along with interactive NPC characters. 

The trailers demonstrate top-notch facial capture technology which vividly portrays Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau).

Recent gameplay footage displayed multiple weapons and special abilities along with large battles while suggesting in-depth RPG systems and tactical combat.

Release date and platforms

Players will be able to download Kingsroad onto their PC, Android, and iOS devices beginning in the second quarter of 2025.

The Steam Next Fest demo provides the initial look at the game so players should take advantage of the opportunity to test it and provide their feedback to the developers.


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