Devolver Digital and developer That Silly Studio have announced the launch of “real time idle game” Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows.

Set 8,000 years before the events of the books and TV show, players must take command of the Night’s Watch of the Wall. Make decisions for the Lord Commanders, organize expeditions beyond the Wall, and hear of their exploits by raven in real time.

You can reply to the ravens straight away, or wait until you return to the game. Hence the “real time idle game” moniker.

You can find the launch trailer below.

You can find the full rundown (via Apple Arcade) below.

In the shadow of the Wall, your watch begins. Eight thousand years before Jon Snow took the Black, the Night’s Watch was formed to secure the Wall and defend the border of Westeros against the perils of the North, and all that lies beyond. Into these untamed wilds, sworn brothers and their allies set out on rangings to face the dangers that would threaten the realm. But the Wall is a blade that cuts both ways.

Guide the decisions of Lord Commanders through the seasons and mount expeditions beyond the Wall. As ravens travel to and from your expeditions in real time, their messages are delivered to you throughout your day. Respond with your command right away, or whenever you see fit.

Long is the history of the Night’s Watch, and many are its stories forgotten. It’s time the realm remembers them.

***FEATURES***
– A narrative idle game based in the Game of Thrones universe where time passes in the game world, even in your absence.
– Send expeditions from Castle Black beyond the Wall and into the far North.
– Expeditions will continue to explore even when the game is closed.
– Turn notifications on to learn when something happens, or come back whenever you want. The game will wait for you.
– Encounter unknown dangers, face enemies old and new, and make new allies.
– Make decisions that will form Legends and shape the history of the Night’s Watch!

Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows is available now via Apple Arcade.