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Evening Reading - October 27, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game-related news items including Pokemon Unite ending service in March 2027, Valorant's latest patch, and a cyberattack on Warhorse Studios. It also notes the announcement of a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Capcom delisting Street Fighter 5, and Evo Brazil's confirmed dates. Business news includes investments from Nvidia and AMD into Facebook, and Seagate's earnings report.
Warhorse Studios hit by an undetailed cybersecurity incident
Warhorse Studios, developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, has announced it was the victim of a significant cybersecurity incident. The full scope of the breach, which involved unauthorized access to company systems and data, is still being assessed. CEO Martin Frývaldský stated the studio is working with experts to secure systems and protect affected parties.
"This is a serious incident": Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 devs Warhorse hit by cyberattack targeting their systems and data
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios has confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack that accessed company systems and data. The studio is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and secure its systems, with CEO Martin Frývaldský calling it a "serious incident." This follows a trend of cyberattacks on game studios, including Capcom, CD Projekt Red, Insomniac, and Rockstar.
Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack, company systems and data affected
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has been targeted by a cyberattack, resulting in unauthorized access to company systems and data. The studio is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and secure its systems. This follows recent data breaches at Capcom and Rockstar.
Warhorse Studios confirms cyberattack
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack. The studio is working with cybersecurity specialists to assess the damage and secure its systems. The nature of the attack and potential data breaches remain unknown.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio hit by cyberattack, CEO confirms: "This is a serious incident for Warhorse…
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has confirmed it was the target of a significant cyberattack. Company systems and data were accessed, prompting an investigation with cybersecurity experts and coordination with authorities. CEO Martin Frývaldský described it as a serious incident, prioritizing system security and assessing the full extent of the breach.
Kingdom Come, Lord of the Rings studio Warhorse 'hit by a cyberattack'
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, has announced it was targeted by a cyberattack. The studio is working with cybersecurity specialists to secure its systems and understand the full extent of the breach, with CEO Martin Frývaldský stating it is a serious incident.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Developer Hit by 'Serious' Cybersecurity Incident
Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, has experienced a serious cybersecurity incident. The full extent and impact of the attack are currently unknown.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Studio Hit by “Serious” Cyberattack
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has announced it is experiencing a serious cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to company systems and data. The studio is working with experts to secure its systems and determine the full extent of the breach, delaying interviews and comments. This incident impacts the development of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and a new Middle-earth RPG.
RPGs are simply better when you're an idiot
This article argues that role-playing games are more engaging when they embrace player failure and incompetence, rather than solely selling a power fantasy. It highlights how games like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3, along with tabletop RPGs, create richer narratives and more satisfying successes by allowing for mistakes and unexpected consequences.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boss says using AI to replace devs is a "fundamentally flawed idea," but admits it could help us get "bigger games for the same cost"
Martin Klima, CEO of Warhorse Studios, believes using AI to replace game developers is a flawed concept, stating that AI should be viewed as a tool to enhance efficiency rather than a replacement for creative processes. While not reducing costs, AI could enable the creation of larger games for the same budget, a sentiment echoed by Hideo Kojima.
Warhorse co-founder believes 'AI is not a get out of jail free card' and that execs have a 'simplified mental model' of what it means for games
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima believes that executives have an oversimplified view of artificial intelligence's role in game development, stating it's not a cost-saving solution. He argues that AI will augment human developers to create larger games rather than replace them, driven by player demand for more content.
Industry layoff watch: Supermassive, Ninja Theory, The Coalition, and a warning from Warhorse
Multiple game studios, including Supermassive Games, Ninja Theory, and The Coalition, have experienced significant layoffs and restructuring. Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is also mentioned in the context of industry consolidation. Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima warns that rising development costs may push studios to relocate to cheaper regions.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Calls Out RPGs 'for Teenagers' That Just Focus on 'Power Fantasy'
Martin Klima, co-founder of Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios, expressed his fatigue with role-playing games that solely focus on 'power fantasy' narratives, deeming them to be 'for teenagers.'
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lead is "bored and tired" of "repetitive" RPGs like Assassin's…
Martin Klíma, executive producer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, expressed boredom with repetitive RPG tropes like chosen saviors and saving the universe. He believes many games target teenagers and are too focused on power fantasies, citing Assassin's Creed and Far Cry as examples of games with stale elements. Klíma feels there's a market for more varied and mature RPG experiences.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio co-founder says a lot of RPGs are 'still games for teenagers,' and that he's 'tired of all the RPGs where you are this chosen one'
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima expressed frustration with the prevalence of 'chosen one' narratives and power fantasies in modern RPGs, stating that many games are still designed for teenagers. He believes the audience has outgrown these repetitive formulas, citing Ubisoft's tendency to recycle game designs as an example of missed innovation.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Hans actor has finally opened his medieval tavern-inspired bar in Prague
Luke Daley, the actor who portrays Hans Capon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has opened a medieval-inspired bar named The Nobleman in Prague. The bar, which opened on October 1, offers a tavern experience for fans of the game. Warhorse Studios, the game's developer, is also based in Prague.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Tipped to Set Bad Gaming Precedent
The $80 price point for Grand Theft Auto 6's standard edition is predicted by Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima to set a new, higher pricing precedent for games. Klima believes this increase is necessary for the industry's survival, despite the author's concerns that it could price out players and ignore the success of games with lower price points or different models.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Producer Hopes GTA 6 Encourages More Games to be Priced at $80
Martin Klíma, producer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, expressed hope that Grand Theft Auto 6's $80 price point will encourage other games to adopt higher pricing. While Klíma admitted Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn't appeal to him personally, he believes its success could be necessary for the industry's survival. Analysts offer mixed opinions on the viability of $80 game prices.
GTA 6 Should “Blaze A Trail” To More Expensive Games, Dev Says
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima hopes Grand Theft Auto 6's $80 price point will encourage other developers to increase game prices, arguing it's necessary for the industry's survival. He believes Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are among the few companies that can afford to set this precedent, especially as production costs rise and developers face financial difficulties.
