NETMARBLE TO HOST ONLINE SHOWCASE FOR GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD TODAY, STEAM PLAYTEST NOW LIVE

SEOUL, South Korea, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, will host its online showcase for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad today at 11AM(UTC) via its official YouTube channel.

The showcase will be featured by renowned storyteller Jong Beom Lee and gaming influencer RoofTopCAT, who will join the game's Producer Hyunil Jang for an in-depth discussion on Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. Together, they will explore various aspects of the game, including its development background, core gameplay systems, and key features, along with details on its official launch schedule.

The Steam Playtest is now live with additional applications available until April 23 and the test scheduled to run through April 24.

Players who take part in the Steam Playtest will be able to experience the vast open world of Westeros, brought to life with unprecedented scale and remarkable detail. Set across the Seven Kingdoms, the game allows players to explore a sprawling open world inspired by the epic saga of the series, offering an early look at its immersive environments and action RPG gameplay.

Meanwhile, pre-registration for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is currently underway. Players who pre-register can receive a range of platform-specific rewards designed to support early progression and customization, including Northern Outfit and more. 

Netmarble is also hosting a subscription event across its official channels, offering additional rewards such as the launch special title "Harbinger of Westeros" and 100,000 Copper.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is an open-world RPG based on HBO®'s iconic Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning original drama series, Game of Thrones. The game is officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO.

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Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble's diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin.

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NETMARBLE TO HOST ONLINE SHOWCASE FOR GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD TODAY, STEAM PLAYTEST NOW LIVE

QINGDAO, China, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  A news report from iqingdao: As China and Egypt celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, a new milestone has been reached in international cooperation among local media. On the afternoon of April 13 (local time), a delegation from the Publicity Department of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, along with a Shandong cultural exchange delegation, visited the headquarters of Al-Gomhuria, an authoritative Egyptian media outlet. During the visit, they witnessed the official signing of a Framework Agreement on Friendship Exchange between Qingdao Newspaper Industry Media Group and Al-Gomhuria. This agreement marks Qingdao Daily as the first Chinese media partner to sign a cooperation deal with the Egyptian newspaper.

Inside the newspaper's headquarters, the delegations toured the editorial department and new media center to learn about the newspaper's editorial processes and digital development. A Qingdao intangible cultural heritage exhibition area was also set up on site, featuring paper-cutting, calligraphy fans, and luodian (mother-of-pearl inlay crafts), which drew the Egyptian guests to experience the exhibits. Screenings of promotional videos such as "This is Shandong" and "China Qingdao," along with an AI innovation short film, showcased the charm of Chinese cities and cutting-edge communication technologies.

According to the agreement, the two parties will establish a regular content-sharing arrangement and carry out all-around cooperation in news reporting, special feature planning, cultural promotion, resource sharing, and talent exchange. Through joint planning and new media collaboration, the partnership aims to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the people of both countries.

Qingdao Daily Newspaper Group has built an integrated omnimedia communication system. Its iQingDao international communication platform reaches 2.3 million overseas users, with a total dissemination volume exceeding 600 million views. With this signing, Al-Gomhuria will serve as a strategic gateway to convey the voice of Qingdao, the stories of Shandong, and the image of China to Egypt and the broader Arab world. Both parties expressed that they will take media cooperation as a bridge to explore potential collaboration in areas such as the marine economy, culture, and tourism, contributing to the mutual enrichment of Chinese and Egyptian civilizations and to local-level open cooperation.

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Qingdao Daily Newspaper Group and Egypt's Al-Gomhuria Sign Framework Agreement on Friendship Exchanges