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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Director Says It Did Gay Romance "Right" By Not Going "Woke"
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II director Daniel Vávra expressed pride in the game's nominations for the Gayming Awards, stating the game handled its gay romance option correctly by being non-coercive and optional. Vávra criticized other games for what he termed 'woke' LGBTQ+ representation, contrasting it with his approach. He also mentioned his departure from daily duties at Warhorse Studios to focus on an upcoming Kingdom Come film.
Kingdom Come 2 director welcomes LGBT award nomination, then spends around 175 words explaining that it doesn't…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's creative director Daniel Vávra welcomed an LGBT award nomination for the game's same-sex romance, but then elaborated on his views regarding "woke" content in media. Vávra stated that the game's approach was non-coercive and offered choice, contrasting it with what he perceives as forced representation in other titles. Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, the article acknowledges the game's strong writing and deserves praise for its depiction of the romance.
Crimson Desert fan spends days watching NPCs build a statue in real time like a Red Dead Redemption 2 fan watching clothes dry, Kingdom Come: Deliverance boss says "this is absolutely insane"
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered that they can observe NPCs constructing a statue in real-time after completing a specific quest. This detailed, albeit slow, process has drawn comparisons to the idle activities found in games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5, with industry figures like Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios expressing astonishment at the dedication to such a granular detail.
Crystal Dynamics Is Reportedly Working on A LOTR Game
Reports suggest Crystal Dynamics is developing a new action game based on The Lord of the Rings, contradicting earlier rumors that Warhorse Studios was involved. This project reportedly has $100 million in funding. Separately, an MMORPG based on The Lord of the Rings developed by Amazon Games has allegedly been cancelled.
Kingdom Come-studion sägs göra ett Lord of the Rings-spel
Rumors suggest that Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is developing an open-world game based on The Lord of the Rings, aiming to rival Hogwarts Legacy. Another rumor points to Crystal Dynamics as the developer, with Saudi Arabian funding involved in both potential projects. Embracer Group, which owns the Lord of the Rings game rights, has declined to comment.
Following rumours of Warhorse Studios visiting Middle-earth, Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics is now said to be working on a Lord of the Rings game too
Rumors suggest that Crystal Dynamics, known for the Tomb Raider series, is developing a new game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. This follows earlier reports that Warhorse Studios is also working on a Lord of the Rings title. Embracer, the parent company, has declined to comment on the speculation.
Tomb Raider dev creating new Lord Of The Rings game claims report
Crystal Dynamics is reportedly developing a new third-person action game based on The Lord of the Rings, aiming to compete with Hogwarts Legacy. The title is said to be in development for some time and is partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. There are also rumors of other Lord of the Rings projects, including a potential remaster of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 translator claims they have been "replaced with AI"; Warhorse says they "deeply value the people who shape our work"
A former employee of Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, claims their localization role has been made obsolete by AI. Warhorse Studios stated they deeply value the human contributions to their work.
Beloved RPG studio to make massive Lord of the Rings game, according to rumor
Rumors suggest that Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is developing a large-scale, open-world role-playing game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. The project is reportedly backed by $100 million in investment from the United Arab Emirates, with Embracer Group potentially involved.
Rumours point to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios working on a big Lord of the Rings game
Rumors suggest that Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is the lead developer for a new Lord of the Rings action game. This project, partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, is reportedly designed to compete with Hogwarts Legacy and is being built with Unreal Engine.
New The Lord Of The Rings Game Coming From Tomb Raider Studio - Report
Crystal Dynamics, known for the Tomb Raider series, is reportedly developing a new game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. The Embracer Group-owned studio is said to be aiming for this title to compete with Hogwarts Legacy. This project is in addition to other Lord of the Rings games reportedly in development by Embracer-owned studios.
The Lord of the Rings RPG is Being Made at Warhorse Studios – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is developing an open-world RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings universe. This project is reportedly connected to Embracer Group, which holds the game adaptation rights, and may have received significant funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. The game is expected to compete with Hogwarts Legacy in the fantasy open-world genre.
The Lord of the Rings RPG is Being Developed by Crystal Dynamics, Not Warhorse – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Crystal Dynamics, not Warhorse Studios, is developing the rumored The Lord of the Rings RPG. The project, allegedly intended to compete with Hogwarts Legacy, is reportedly being funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office with a $100 million budget. Development is said to be ongoing but still some time away.
Ex Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Says They Were Fired and Replaced with AI
Max Hejtmánek, a former Czech-to-English translator at Warhorse Studios for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, claims he was fired and replaced by AI. He stated that the studio plans to use AI for all translations to increase efficiency and save costs. Hejtmánek expressed feelings of betrayal after nearly four years with the company.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio allegedly fires "obsolete" translator to replace them with AI
A translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio Warhorse Studios claims he was fired and replaced by AI, with the company citing financial savings and increased effectiveness. The translator, who worked at the studio for nearly four years, expressed shock and concern over the growing use of AI in the games industry. Warhorse Studios has not yet publicly commented on the allegations.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Translator Apparently Fired as Dev Pivots to AI
A former translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios claims they were fired and replaced by generative AI. The translator alleges they were told their job would become obsolete, with creative head Daniel Vavra being a known proponent of AI technology. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI's impact on jobs within the games industry.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Outperforms the First Game in Almost Every Way
Warhorse Studios lead designer Prokop Jirsa explains that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 significantly improves upon the original due to the team's gained experience and expanded resources after becoming part of Plaion. The studio grew to around 250 employees, enhancing workflow and coordination for the sequel. The article also briefly mentions recent controversies regarding AI translation and a producer's move to CD Projekt RED.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 translator says he was 'fired from Warhorse Studios and replaced with AI'
A translator claiming to be Max Hejtmánek, who worked on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, alleges he was fired from Warhorse Studios and replaced by AI. Hejtmánek's LinkedIn profile indicates a recent departure from the studio, and while Warhorse has not yet commented, a subreddit moderator claims to have privately verified his identity.
Warhorse Developer Reports They Were Fired and Replaced with AI
A former Warhorse Studios employee revealed on Reddit that they were laid off from their role as a translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with their position being replaced by AI. The employee shared this experience to raise awareness about the increasing use of AI in the gaming industry and its potential impact on jobs.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 devs were "experimenting" for the first game, but came armed with knowledge and about 100 more staff members for the sequel: "It had to stand taller"
Warhorse Studios' lead designer Prokop Jirsa stated that the development of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 benefited from the lessons learned during the first game's experimental phase. The sequel features a larger team of approximately 100 staff members and aims to be a more accomplished experience while retaining the series' uncompromising nature.
