Warhorse Studios confirms Tolkien Middle-earth RPG and new Kingdom Come

Warhorse Studios, the Czech developer behind the critically acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, has officially confirmed it is developing two major new projects: an open-world role-playing game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and a new entry in the Kingdom Come franchise. The studio announced the news in a social media post on May 20, 2026, ending months of speculation.

The announcement stated the studio is working on "an open world Middle-earth RPG" and "a new Kingdom Come adventure." The post did not provide specific details about either project, including their settings, characters, or release timelines, concluding with a note that more information would be shared "when the time is right." The studio used a Lord of the Rings hashtag alongside the announcement.

This confirmation follows the successful launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II in early 2025. That title was a commercial and critical success, selling five million units in its first year and receiving numerous accolades, including a BAFTA award for Narrative and a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. The strong performance of the sequel has fueled anticipation for the series' continuation.