Hello, this is JANG, the Executive Producer of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.
We would like to thank all of our players who continue to support and love Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.
In this March Developer’s Note, we would like to introduce improvements related to the growth system, along with content currently in development to make your adventures in Westeros even richer.
Based on the many opinions you have shared with us, we are reviewing areas of discomfort that may arise during the growth process, as well as the overall flow of gameplay, and preparing various improvements to provide a smoother and more natural play experience.
With that, let’s dive into the details in today’s Developer Note.
⚠️ All the following information is under development and subject to change before release. The finalized details will be announced through future notices.
🛠️ Content Currently in Development
1. Additional Growth Elements
In preparation for the upcoming weapon swap system, we are working on additional growth elements that will allow players to make deeper use of each weapon’s unique characteristics.
Through this system, players will be able to earn weapon-related Specialization Points and enhance stats suited to specific weapon styles.
Specialization Points are planned to be offered as rewards through various types of content, and the system is being developed to allow players the freedom to make growth choices that suit their individual play styles.
As the system is currently under development, further detail will be provided in an upcoming Developer’s Note.
2. New Mini-Game and Exploration Content
To make Westeros feel even richer, we are currently developing a variety of new systems and content.
We hope to go beyond a world traversal experience centered primarily on the main quest and give players the fun of stepping off the beaten path, exploring side areas, and making new discoveries for themselves.
To support that sense of exploration, we are preparing the following new content.
(1) Kingsroad Dice
It is said that merchants, sellswords, and riders traveling across Westeros would gather at taverns or campsites during long journeys and pass the time with simple dice games.
In particular, merchant caravans traveling along the Kingsroad began making wagers such as, “Win here, and I’ll knock a few coins off your drinks in the next town,” and before long, people naturally began calling the game Kingsroad Dice.
Now, players will also be able to play Kingsroad Dice for themselves at taverns.
The game is played by rolling dice to exceed the target score. Additional bonuses apply for certain combinations, making strategic choices and an important part of the experience.
Players will also be able to collect dice sets while exploring Westeros, meaning that the more regions they travel through and the more types of content they experience, the more powerful combinations they will be able to build in the game.
Kingsroad Dice is currently being developed as a leagues-style feature that can be played across major regions of Westeros, including the North, the Reach, and the Stormlands, and we hope it will deliver a fresh kind of fun through a different form of tension and satisfying gameplay from combat content.
(2) LockPick
While exploring Westeros, players may come across treasure chests or hidden caches that someone has tucked away in secret.
These places are not only concealed so that they are not easily found in the first place, but in most cases they are also secured with sturdy locks in case they are discovered by passing adventurers.
With Lockpick, players will be able to open hidden treasure chests scattered throughout Westeros themselves.
Inside, a wide range of rewards may be waiting, and what lies within will remain unknown until the chest is opened.
Of course, since these locks were fastened securely by someone, they will not be easy to open.
Players will need to understand the structure of lock and manipulate the pick with precision, making this a challenge that calls for timing, concentration, and two-handed coordination.
(3) Exploration Content
Our development team sometimes encourages players to step away from the main quest route, naturally explore their surroundings, and experience a wider variety of content.
For example, on the road to Highgarden, you may spot and hunt a rare wild animal, or you may follow a white crow glimpsed in the distance and discover a treasure chest hidden in a dark cave or some other secret location.
Some of the ornate chests found in such unexpected places can be opened using Lockpick, and because they are discoveries made through exploration, they will be accompanied by rewards worthy of the effort.
We hope that the discoveries and rewards hidden between the steps of your main journey will make exploring Westeros even more rewarding.
Through this Developer’s Note, we have briefly introduced several of the changes and new content our team is currently preparing.
There is still much in development, but our team continues to think carefully about how to make your journey through Westeros a richer and more enjoyable experience.
The valuable feedback you share with us is the greatest driving force behind the continued improvement of the game. We look forward to your continued interest and to hearing more of your thoughts.
We will continue doing our very best to make your journey in Westeros an even more exciting adventure.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
JANG Executive Producer of Game ofThrones: Kingroad, and the Development Team
