Game Of Thrones: Children Of The Forest Officially Releases July 29

Arguably the most compelling aspects of Game of Thrones and the world of A Song of Ice and Fire were the various myths and mysteries surrounding the origins of the universe’s magic and fantasy elements. While the history of dragons has been the core focus of building out the mythos in recent releases such as House of the Dragon and George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, there is an equally fascinating corner of Westeros’ history that predates even the rise of Valyria.

Long before the Targaryens took flight, the Children of the Forest ruled the continent, living in harmony with nature until the arrival of the First Men sparked a brutal conflict. That ancient war ultimately led to the creation of the White Walkers, a decision that reshaped the fate of the world and culminated in the legendary Long Night.

Despite playing such a pivotal role in the history of Westeros, the Children, the First Men, and the true origins of the White Walkers remain some of the franchise’s greatest mysteries, with fans still eager to learn more about the forgotten age that laid the foundation for everything that followed. And thanks to an upcoming release, fans will delve deeper into the lineage of the Children of the Forest this Wednesday, July 29 (via GoT Conquest).

The Children of the Forest event for Game of Thrones: Conquest celebrates one of the oldest and most mysterious civilizations in A Song of Ice and Fire. Scheduled to run through July 30, the limited-time event offers players another opportunity to earn themed rewards tied to the enigmatic race that inhabited Westeros long before the arrival of the First Men.

While Zynga has yet to reveal the full gameplay breakdown ahead of launch, the event continues the game’s tradition of spotlighting pivotal figures and factions from the franchise’s deep lore through exclusive objectives and collectible rewards. For longtime fans, it’s a welcome change of pace from the Targaryen-focused content that has dominated recent updates, shining a light on the Children of the Forest, whose ancient war with the First Men ultimately led to the creation of the White Walkers and forever changed the history of Westeros.

Game of Thrones: Conquest is Zynga’s long-running mobile strategy game that lets players build their own keeps, raise dragons, recruit iconic heroes from across George R.R. Martin’s universe, and join alliances to wage large-scale wars for control of Westeros. Every month introduces a themed event arc inspired by different eras and storylines from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, complete with limited-time activities, exclusive rewards, and lore-driven content.

July’s Freedom in Essos campaign may focus primarily on Daenerys Targaryen’s liberation of Slaver’s Bay, but the month’s final special event shifts attention thousands of years further back in Westeros’ history. If you haven’t had a chance to dive into Game of Thrones: Conquest or the new mobile RTS, Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, both games give players a completely new way to experience Martin’s universe and are well worth checking out.

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