Fresh rumours indicate that Warhorse Studios, developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is working on a major Lord of the Rings project. Industry veteran Ryszard Chojnowski cited credible sources claiming Warhorse's involvement in Embracer Group's Middle-earth game, partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. The speculation links to a late 2025 report detailing a third-person action title aiming to rival Hogwarts Legacy.
Rumours about a new Lord of the Rings game resurfaced on March 31, with Polish industry veteran Ryszard Chojnowski stating on a Tolkien-focused podcast that he heard from credible sources at Warhorse Studios. Chojnowski noted the information came months ago but gained traction with recent whispers. The claim ties into a late 2025 Insider Gaming report on a multi-studio project led by Warhorse, partially funded by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, with talks dating back to 2024. The untitled game is described as a third-person action title designed to compete with Hogwarts Legacy, featuring open-world RPG elements in the style of Kingdom Come: Deliverance games, which have sold millions worldwide despite studio controversies including a recent translator firing replaced by AI. Warhorse confirmed working on a new large, story-driven open-world RPG, though competing rumours suggest it could be Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3 or an original fantasy IP. Recent job postings for a mystery Unreal Engine project and director Daniel Vávra's departure last month to focus on a movie adaptation align with the multi-studio effort speculation. No official announcements have been made, and details remain unconfirmed amid ongoing industry challenges.
