Rumor: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Studio Working On a Lord of the Rings Game

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An industry source suggests that the team currently developing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 might also be working on a new Lord of the Rings game. While many LOTR games exist, recent releases haven’t satisfied fans. This news could be a positive sign, offering hope for a truly impressive Lord of the Rings title.

So, back in Fall 2025, I started hearing whispers about a new Lord of the Rings game. Apparently, someone inside the industry said Embracer Group was working on something huge, like their attempt to make a LOTR game as massive and popular as Hogwarts Legacy. Nothing’s been officially confirmed yet, but Embracer actually owns the gaming rights to Lord of the Rings – they dropped almost $400 million to get them! That means they’re definitely planning something. A lot of people are now speculating that Warhorse Studios might be the team behind it, which would be awesome if true.

Insider Says Warhorse Studios May Be Working on the Rumored Lord of the Rings Game

A Polish game translator named Ryszard Chojnowski recently mentioned on a podcast that Warhorse Studios is likely developing the rumored Lord of the Rings game. He said he heard this from reliable sources within the industry. Chojnowski is a veteran translator who’s worked on major titles like Baldur’s Gate 2 and Diablo 4, making his claim somewhat credible. Warhorse, which is owned by Embracer Group, seems like a good fit for a Lord of the Rings game; their upcoming Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already includes references to the series, and the Kingdom Come games prove the team can create a popular medieval role-playing game.

Warhorse Studios has previously said they weren’t working on a Lord of the Rings game, but many studios have dismissed leaks that turned out to be true. They might be trying to stay quiet about it before making an official announcement, or the information from Chojnowski could simply be wrong. It’s worth noting that Chojnowski originally heard these rumors months ago but only started believing them recently when he received more information about the project.

If Warhorse Studios is developing a Lord of the Rings game, that’s encouraging news for fans. Their Kingdom Come: Deliverance games have been highly praised by both critics and players, and that type of immersive RPG could work very well in the world of Middle-earth. Given recent disappointments in Lord of the Rings games – like the poorly received Gollum and the underwhelming Tales of the Shire which led to Daedalic Entertainment closing down – Embracer Group likely wants to work with a reliable and successful studio. Warhorse appears to be a solid choice to finally deliver a Lord of the Rings game that lives up to the quality of the books and films.

However, Warhorse Studios has also faced some criticism. Despite general concerns from gamers about using AI in games, the director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has spoken positively about it. This has drawn attention, especially with recent layoffs in the gaming industry caused by AI, and could negatively affect how fans view the studio. Also, it’s currently unconfirmed whether Warhorse is working on the rumored Lord of the Rings project, so fans will need to wait for official announcements to find out more.

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2026-03-31 19:39