Ethan Crossfield 
Players looking for a reason to return to Game of Thrones: Conquest can now target the Rose of the South Gear Set during the Highgarden Harvest Festival. The reveal is tied to the long-running mobile strategy game rather than a separate new Game of Thrones release, so it is most relevant to active players building ranged-focused armies and collecting limited-time event rewards.
What changed in Game of Thrones: Conquest
Game of Thrones: Conquest is hosting its Highgarden Harvest Festival from November 3 through November 27, bringing the newly revealed Rose of the South Gear Set into the game. According to the November preview from WB Games Boston, the set is built around ranged-unit bonuses and player-versus-player utility. Its listed benefits include boosts to ranged health, attack, defensive options and march-related attributes. Several effects specifically improve ranged performance against enemy ranged troops and infantry, while others apply in battles against players. The set also includes a maximum march size percentage bonus, making it potentially useful for players who prioritize larger force deployments.
Who should pay attention to the festival rewards
The event is aimed first at established Conquest players who can make use of specialized gear, particularly those investing in ranged troop compositions. However, the Rose of the South set is not the festival's only addition. Players can also pursue Hotpie and Mace Tyrell as new Heroes, alongside Terror of the Tundra, a new piece of Dragon Gear. The event’s Highgarden setting centers on a lavish harvest celebration, though its story backdrop suggests that political tension remains beneath the festivities. For returning players, the combination of equipment, Heroes and Dragon Gear creates a broader reason to check the event than a single cosmetic or item drop.
What comes next for Game of Thrones games
Conquest launched in 2017 and continues to receive recurring events, giving the mobile title a steady stream of reasons for players to revisit Westeros. The game remains a prominent option for fans who want an ongoing Game of Thrones experience on mobile, alongside another supported title, Game of Thrones: Legends. Elsewhere, PlaySide Studios is developing Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, a real-time strategy game scheduled for 2027. That project is expected to feature major franchise figures including Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and the Night King. For now, Rose of the South is an in-game content update for Conquest, while War for Westeros remains the larger future release to watch.
What players should know
- The Highgarden Harvest Festival runs from November 3 to November 27.
- Rose of the South is a Gear Set for Game of Thrones: Conquest, not a separate game announcement.
- Its listed bonuses focus heavily on ranged troops, PvP matchups, march speed and march size.
- The event also adds Hotpie, Mace Tyrell and the Terror of the Tundra Dragon Gear item.
- Players waiting for a new major Game of Thrones strategy game should keep an eye on War for Westeros, planned for 2027.
Expert View
Rose of the South looks like a worthwhile event target for dedicated Conquest players, especially those using ranged armies in player battles. New or lapsed players should view it as a limited-time reason to return rather than a major overhaul, while fans seeking an entirely new Game of Thrones game will likely be more interested in the longer wait for War for Westeros.
