It's official: Warhorse Studios is officially working on a new open-world
Lord of the Rings RPG alongside 'a new Kingdom Come adventure'

Date:
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:38:18 +0000

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Warhorse Studios has announced that its next projects are now in development, and they include a new Kingdom Come title and an open-world Lord of the Rings role-playing game.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Warhorse Studios is making a
new Kingdom Come game The studio also confirmed a new open-world Middle-earth RPG is in the works There are no release windows yet, but Warhorse says "we cant wait to share more with you when the time is right" Warhorse Studios has announced that its next projects are now in development, and they include a new Kingdom Come title and an open-world Lord of the Rings role-playing game.

"You might have heard the rumours, it's time to reveal what we are working
on. An open world Middle-earth RPG. A new Kingdom Come adventure," the studio said in a new social media post . "Were excited to tell you more when the
time is right." The wording for the new Kingdom Come "adventure" suggests
that the game won't be a sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 , but an entirely new story set in the same universe. Latest Videos From You may like CD Projekt Red shares 'important development update' for its unknown third franchise called 'Hadar' 'Work on the project is progressing dynamically,
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While Warhorse has yet to reveal details about this project in particular, it did share more about its Lord of the Rings RPG on its website, while also promising "more to come from the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance."

"Warhorse Studios is entering a new chapter. We are working on a new RPG set in Middle-earth," the studio said. "We have always been creating worlds full of stories that pull you in - and thats exactly the kind of Middle-earth we will one day show you.

"For now, a long journey lies ahead, and we cant wait to share more with you when the time is right." You might have heard the rumours, it's time to
reveal what we are working on. An open world Middle-earth RPG. A new Kingdom Come adventure.Were excited to tell you more when the time is right.#WarhorseStudios #Annoucement #lotr #KingdomComeDeliverance pic.twitter.com/Pcgf9SqW52 May 20, 2026 Rumors about a Middle-earth game have been cropping up since late 2025, before the recent announcement. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Warhorse's parent company, Embrace Group, recently shared plans to boost its Lord of the Rings media output under its newly formed Fellowship
Entertainment subsidiary, an IP-led entertainment company "built around game development, publishing, and a licensing focus, as the stewards of The Lord
of the Rings, Tomb Raider and many other great intellectual properties."

Embracer also owns the rights to create new games and other media based on
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit after it acquired Middle-earth Enterprises from The Saul Zaentz Company in 2022.

Warhorse has yet to confirm what Age its Middle-earth RPG will be set in -
The Lord of the Rings is primarily set at the end of the Third Age - but
there are plenty of options to explore. Either way, an open-world game from the award-winning studio already has fans excited. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best Xbox controllers Our top picks for the best Xbox gamepads

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