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Warhorse Studios developing open-world Middle-earth RPG and new Kingdom Come adventure
Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is developing two new projects: an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth and a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series. Further details on both titles are expected in the future.
An Open-World Middle-Earth RPG From Kingdom Come Studio Is Officially Happening
Warhorse Studios has officially confirmed it is developing an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, with more details to be revealed later. The studio, owned by Embracer, is also working on a new entry in its Kingdom Come series. This announcement follows Embracer's acquisition of Middle-earth Enterprises and its stated goal of a 'Lord of the Rings Renaissance'.
Warhorse Studios Confirms Open-World Middle-Earth RPG and A “New Kingdom Come Adventure”
Warhorse Studios has confirmed it is developing an open-world role-playing game set in Middle-earth, alongside a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series. While details are scarce, the Middle-earth project is rumored to be a significant undertaking, potentially competing with titles like Hogwarts Legacy. Expectations are high following the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Embracer Group’s Game Development Arm is Being Spun-Off Into Fellowship Entertainment
Embracer Group is splitting into two publicly listed companies: Fellowship Entertainment and a streamlined Embracer Group, with Fellowship Entertainment expected to list on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2027. Fellowship Entertainment will focus on game development, publishing, and licensing, retaining IPs like Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings. The move aims to provide more focused management and unlock the potential of each business.
Gayming Awards 2026 Reveals Hosts, Guests, And Early Award Winners
The Gayming Awards 2026 will celebrate queer geek culture on June 8, hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn. Trixie Mattel will receive the LGBTQ+ Content Creator Superstar Award, and Darion Lowenstein will be honored with the Gayming Icon Award for his work in authentic LGBTQ+ representation in gaming. The event will feature various segments, including a D&D-style scene, a ranking of video game characters, a custom PC build giveaway, and a reunion of the 'Gaymer Guys'.
Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons Awards
Cronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHaunt
Amazon Games has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, which was in development since 2023 with Embracer Group. The company cited economic and technical challenges, opting instead to pursue a smaller, single-player or co-op experience in Tolkien's universe. This marks the second time Amazon has failed to launch a Lord of the Rings MMO, with a previous attempt canceled in 2021 due to disputes with Tencent.
Amazon Cancels Lord of the Rings MMORPG - GameHaunt
Amazon Games has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG, ending a partnership with Embracer Group due to high technical costs and a strategic pivot away from massive online worlds. This marks Amazon's second failed attempt at a Tolkien-based MMO. The company is still working on a smaller, single-player Middle-earth game, potentially developed by Warhorse Studios, while its other MMO, New World, is scheduled to shut down on October 31, 2027.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio Warhorse raises $65,000 to help preserve the real-life medieval castle that's…
Warhorse Studios announced a donation of over $65,000 towards the preservation of the real-life Pirkštejn Castle, a landmark featured in their historical RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The funds were raised through a promotion during Steam's Medieval Fest, where $1 was donated for every copy of the game sold.
Lord Of The Rings MMO cancelled as Amazon explores ‘new game experience’
Amazon Games has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, which had been in development in various forms since 2019. While the MMO is scrapped, Amazon Games head Jeff Grattis stated the company is exploring a new game experience within Tolkien's world. This cancellation follows significant layoffs within Amazon's games division and the upcoming shutdown of their MMO New World.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Henry actor recorded voice lines just to prevent you from cheating
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa explained that Henry's voice lines when exiting photo mode are a deliberate design choice by Warhorse Studios to prevent players from using it to gain an unfair advantage in stealth sections. This feature ensures players cannot use the photo mode to scout ahead or look around corners without consequence.
10 Best RPGs on Steam to play in 2026
This article lists and describes ten of the best role-playing games available on Steam, suitable for playing in 2026. It highlights titles such as Baldur's Gate 3, Disco Elysium, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Fallout: New Vegas, detailing their unique features, gameplay mechanics, and suitability for platforms like the Steam Deck.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Former Senior Game Designer Joins CD Projekt RED
CD Projekt RED has hired Zdeněk Glatz, the former Senior Game Designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a Senior Open World Designer. Glatz spent eight years at Warhorse Studios. This move is part of CD Projekt RED's ongoing expansion of its development teams for upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
10 Best real-time combat RPGs if you don't like waiting your turn
This article lists and describes ten of the best real-time combat RPGs for players who prefer action over turn-based mechanics. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, highlighting their unique combat systems and gameplay vibes. Each entry is evaluated based on its combat complexity, build customization, and overall player experience.
You're not paranoid—KCD2's devs gave Henry photo mode voicelines just to stop you abusing it for stealth…
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa revealed that Henry's photo mode voice lines are intentionally designed to prevent players from using the feature for stealth. This detail is part of Warhorse Studios' philosophy of embracing emergent gameplay and quirky outcomes.
Yet another Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead joins CD Projekt Red as it juggles development on The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk…
CD Projekt Red has hired Zdeněk Glatz, a former senior designer and writer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, as a senior open world designer. This follows a trend of CD Projekt Red acquiring talent from other studios, including developers from Baldur's Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Glatz is expected to work on The Witcher 4 or Cyberpunk 2077.
If you've ever had your shoes stolen in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, that was apparently PC Gamer's fault,…
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 lead designer Prokop Jirsa revealed that a PC Gamer article about players believing shoes were stolen in the original game inspired the implementation of a similar system in the sequel. NPCs will now steal items like shoes and caps if the player passes out drunk, a feature that was directly influenced by player reactions and media coverage.
Videogame 'beta versions' are anything but, says veteran RPG dev—real games are 'sh***y, sh***y, sh***y, sh***y, slightly less sh***y, and it skyrockets' at the end
Lead designer Prokop Jirsa of Warhorse Studios argues that public 'betas' for upcoming video games are misleading, as they are significantly more polished than internal alpha and beta builds. He highlights the long development times and the challenges of releasing polished games, referencing the development of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Warhorse Knows They May Lose Some Players Because Kingdom Come: Deliverance Is Intentionally Difficult, but That's What Makes It Special
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, acknowledges that the game's intentional difficulty may alienate some players. However, the studio believes this challenging design is a core part of what makes the series unique and special.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead designer says "friction is intentionally" in the RPG because when "you…
Lead designer Prokop Jirsa states that intentional 'friction' in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, such as complex quest objectives and demanding minigames, is a core design philosophy. This approach aims to increase player satisfaction by making them feel they have overcome genuine difficulties, rather than removing challenges.
