PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Develops Game of Thrones Title as Original IP Portfolio Broadens

Aditi Sarkar

06 November 2026 06:48 PM AEDT

PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Develops Game of Thrones Title as Original IP Portfolio Broadens

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Highlights

PlaySide revealed gameplay footage of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros in August 2026.
Its July development update outlined progress and a planned release window for the game.
PlaySide announced in July that MOUSE: P.I. For Hire had passed one million copies sold.
The company operates Original IP, publishing and work-for-hire game development activities.

PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) expanded its game-development activity during 2026, highlighting a Game of Thrones strategy title and a sales milestone for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. The company revealed gameplay for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros at gamescom in August and provided a development update in July. Shares traded at AUD 0.097 on 6 November, down 2.53%. These milestones represent product progress, not a prediction of the company’s next financial result.

Game of Thrones Project Moves Through Development

In July, PlaySide published an update on development of Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, including the intended release timing. The company then showed an initial gameplay trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live in August. The project is an identifiable addition to its PC and console pipeline. A gameplay reveal demonstrates progress on production and promotion; it should not be interpreted as a completed launch or evidence of sales.

MOUSE Reaches a Reported Sales Milestone

On 13 July, the company announced that MOUSE: P.I. For Hire had sold more than one million copies across platforms. That is a confirmed unit-sales milestone announced by PlaySide. It is distinct from its wider catalogue of owned and commissioned games, and the company has not implied that each sale contributes an identical amount to group revenue. Any conversion from units to profit requires the financial results and the applicable commercial arrangements.

Original IP and Work for Hire Form Two Divisions

PlaySide operates Original IP and Work for Hire divisions. Original IP includes projects developed and published under the company’s own brands, including Dumb Ways to Die, Age of Darkness: Final Stand and Kill Knight. Its publishing operation supports certain third-party developers. The Work for Hire division delivers game-development services for major technology and entertainment clients. These divisions have different commercial models and may have different delivery schedules.

Development Pipeline Remains the Next Focus

Further milestones will relate to announced release plans, project development and work-for-hire delivery. PlaySide has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for 19 November 2026. Until projects are launched and financial results published, the article makes no estimate of future title Revenue or profitability.

FAQs

Q: Which title had a gameplay reveal in August?

A: Game of Thrones: War for Westeros.

Q: What milestone did MOUSE reach?

A: PlaySide announced more than one million copies sold.

Q: What are its two business divisions?

A: Original IP and Work for Hire.

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