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It's Official, Warhorse Studios Is Working On A New "Open World Middle-earth RPG"
Warhorse Studios has officially announced it is developing a new open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, alongside a new Kingdom Come adventure. While no platforms or release window have been revealed, the studio previously worked with Saber Interactive to bring Kingdom Come: Deliverance to the Nintendo Switch.
Warhorse Studios confirms Lord of the Rings game & Kingdom Come 'adventure' in the works
Warhorse Studios has confirmed that it is working on two major new titles. One project is a new entry in its Kingdom Come series, while the other is a role-playing game set in the world of The Lord of the Rings.
The Kingdom Come studio is officially making a Lord of the Rings RPG
Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is officially developing a new role-playing game set in The Lord of the Rings universe. Details are scarce, but the project is confirmed to be in development.
Warhorse Studios Reveals 2 Big Projects: A Lord of the Rings RPG & Kingdom Come
Warhorse Studios has announced two major upcoming projects: an open-world Role-Playing Game set in Middle-earth and a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. While details are scarce, the studio confirmed the existence of both titles via their official X account, sparking excitement among fans for new entries in beloved franchises.
The Mass Effect-like Exodus 'is effectively D&D in space,' Hasbro CEO says
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks described Archetype Entertainment's upcoming space opera RPG, Exodus, as 'D&D in space,' drawing comparisons to the Mass Effect series. While acknowledging the genre's appeal and the gap left by recent Mass Effect titles, Cocks highlighted Hasbro's experience with role-playing games. Exodus is slated for a 2027 release and will be showcased at upcoming gaming events.
Old school RPG Crystals of Irm to be published by Deck13 Spotlight
Deck13 Spotlight has announced it will publish the old-school role-playing game Crystals of Irm, developed by Lots of Stuff Games. Further details about the game's release platforms and date were not immediately available.
Warhorse Studio Reveals It's Working on a "Middle-Earth RPG"
Warhorse Studios has announced it is developing an open-world "Middle-earth RPG" in addition to a new "Kingdom Come adventure." The studio also plans to utilize generative AI for localization, a decision that has drawn controversy and led to a translator's layoff. Head developer Daniel Vavra has stepped down to focus on a Kingdom Come movie.
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, based on The Lord of the Rings IP. The studio, owned by Embracer Group, is also working on a new entry in its Kingdom Come series. Details on the Lord of the Rings game are scarce, but it follows Embracer's acquisition of Middle-earth Enterprises and its stated goal of a 'Lord of the Rings Renaissance'.
Toujinmakyouden Hercules no Eikou is this week’s Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster Corporation announced that Toujinmakyouden Hercules no Eikou, a 1987 RPG originally developed by Data East, will be released on Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series tomorrow, May 21st. The game involves a quest to defeat the Demon King Hades and rescue the goddess Venus. The Console Archives series aims to faithfully reproduce classic games with modern conveniences like save states and customizable settings, and this title will be available digitally for $7.99.
Warhorse confirms both a The Lord of the Rings RPG and more Kingdom Come are in development
Warhorse Studios has confirmed it is developing both an open-world role-playing game set in Middle-earth based on The Lord of the Rings and a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series. The studio, which recently released Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and an enhanced version of the original game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, stated that more details will be shared when the time is right.
The rumours were true, Warhorse are making an open-world Lord of the Rings RPG alongside a new Kingdom Come game
Warhorse Studios has confirmed rumors that they are developing an open-world RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, alongside a new 'Kingdom Come adventure'. The studio, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is working on both projects simultaneously. Details about the Lord of the Rings game are scarce, but it is expected to be separate from Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMO and will likely explore a different part of Tolkien's timeline.
Warhorse confirms that it's working on a Lord of the Rings RPG, and a new Kingdom Come Deliverance game
Warhorse Studios has confirmed it is developing an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, alongside a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. The developer shared the news via a post on X, stating more details will be revealed when the time is right. This announcement comes after rumors circulated about a Lord of the Rings project from the studio.
Warhorse Studios working on new Middle-earth RPG and new Kingdom Come game
Warhorse Studios has announced that they are working on two new projects: a role-playing game set in Middle-earth and a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. Further details about both games have not yet been revealed.
You can thank a bad Dungeons and Dragons DM for one of Shin Megami Tensei's coolest mechanics
Former Atlus developer Kazunari Suzuki revealed that the monster negotiation system in the Shin Megami Tensei series originated from his frustration with a Dungeon Master in Dungeons and Dragons. Suzuki wanted to be able to talk to monsters in D&D, but was told it wasn't possible by the rules, leading him to create a similar system for Megami Tensei where players can persuade monsters to join them.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake Scene From Aspyr’s Cancelled Version Emerges – Rumor
A leaked cinematic from Aspyr's cancelled version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake has surfaced, featuring early character models and voice work. The footage shows Captain Carth Onasi and Trask Ulgo, and indicates the player character would have been fully voiced. Development of the remake is now with Mad Head Games under Saber Interactive, with studio representatives confirming it is still in progress.
We'll Never See Another Game Like The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings Again
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, released fifteen years ago, represents a unique moment in gaming history that is unlikely to be replicated. Its ambitious design, featuring a significant choice that locked players out of a quarter of the game's content, is a risk few developers would take today due to increased development costs and publisher risk aversion. This approach to player choice and mid-tier game development is contrasted with modern trends towards either massive open-world games or smaller, more focused indie titles.
Saturday Postmortems/Retrospectives
Fallout's original creator revealed that the game could have featured a character who hated snoring and believed in UFOs if Black Isle Studios had retained the original licensed role-playing system. This retrospective explores the potential design choices that were not implemented.
Fallout's creator reveals you could have played as a snoring cow hater who believes in UFOs, had Black Isle stuck with its original licensed roleplaying system
The original Fallout game was initially developed using the GURPS licensed roleplaying system before switching to SPECIAL in early 1997 due to concerns over violence. GURPS featured a simpler stat system but a complex array of advantages, disadvantages, and quirks, some of which included unique character traits like 'believes in UFOs' or 'hates cows'.
Skyrim becomes playable in Fallout 4 thanks to one genius modder who "beat" Todd Howard to it by sticking the…
A Fallout 4 modder known as RPGKING has successfully made The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim playable within Fallout 4, humorously beating Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard to the punch. While the mod is not yet publicly available due to bugs and performance issues, it showcases Skyrim running on a Pip-Boy with functional controls.
The 10 best RPGs for beginners looking to try out the genre for the first time
This guide highlights ten approachable role-playing games perfect for newcomers to the genre. It features titles like Yakuza 0, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Persona 5 Royal, and Dragon Quest 11 S, detailing their gameplay, story, and why they serve as excellent entry points. The article also explains the 'RPG Vibes' used to categorize the games and the methodology behind the ranking.
