War for Westeros Game Modes
War for Westeros modes confirmed so far: a sandbox campaign plus skirmish at 1v1, 2v2 and four-player free-for-all, bots, and custom lobbies up to four players.
Quick answer
War for Westeros ships with a singleplayer sandbox campaign and skirmish in three confirmed formats: 1v1, 2v2 and four-player free-for-all, played against other players or bots. Custom games let you open your own lobby and configure the match. PlaySide currently confirms support for up to four players while it validates performance, and it treats 2v2 against bots as a co-op experience.
Mode comparison
| Mode or label | What the source says | What players still need to wait for |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign | Sandbox, player-led conquest of territory-divided Westeros | Chapters, objectives and difficulty rules |
| Skirmish 1v1 | Confirmed format, maps built for it | Map pool, ranked rules and matchmaking |
| Skirmish 2v2 | Confirmed format; 2v2 against bots is pitched as co-op | Server behaviour and cross-play |
| Four-player FFA | Confirmed format | Whether larger player counts arrive |
| Custom games | Own lobbies with configurable rules | Which settings are exposed |
| Player cap | Up to four players confirmed for now | Support for larger games is undecided |
Steam feature labels describe planned product scope. They do not mean servers, downloads or matchmaking are live.
What “co-op” means here
Co-op is not a separate campaign in the published material. PlaySide points to 2v2 against bots as the co-op experience, alongside the Online PvP and Co-op feature labels on Steam. If you are deciding whether to buy for a group, the published plan is team-based skirmish, not a story mode built for four players.
Which mode fits which question?
- Want to learn the core loop? Start with the campaign when it is available; it should offer more time to read units and terrain.
- Want repeatable competition? Skirmish supports 1v1, 2v2 and four-player free-for-all against players or bots.
- Want to play with friends? Plan around 2v2; PlaySide frames 2v2 against bots as the co-op option and only confirms up to four players.
The release page covers availability, while gameplay explains the shared RTS systems.
FAQ
Is there a campaign?
Yes. PlaySide describes a sandbox, player-led campaign across a Westeros map divided into territories. The campaign guide covers what that means in practice.
How many players does Co-op support?
2v2 is the confirmed team format, and 2v2 against bots is described as co-op. PlaySide confirms up to four players in a match for now.
Is cross-play confirmed?
No first-party source confirms cross-play.
Can I play any mode now?
No. Steam still marks the game as not yet available.
Sources
- Official gamescom recap — skirmish formats, bots, custom games and the four-player cap
- Official Game Site
- Steam store page