Warhorse Studios has announced two exciting projects that are poised to reshape the studio’s future: a fresh Kingdom Come title slated for next fiscal year and a new Lord of the Rings game that promises a living, immersive world. In a recent livestream, the studio’s communications director, Tobias Stolz‑Zwilling, shared key details and emphasized the studio’s commitment to delivering high‑quality, passion‑driven experiences.

Upcoming Kingdom Come Release

  • Release window: April 2027 – March 2028
  • Genre: open‑world RPG
  • Development lead: Prokop Jirsa, the creative mind behind Deliverance 2
  • Vision: “We still continue expanding the universe of Kingdom Come,” Stolz‑Zwilling said, noting the series is a passion project for the studio.

Stolz‑Zwilling stressed that fans shouldn’t have to wait seven years for another Kingdom Come adventure. While the target release is the next fiscal year, he cautioned that game development can be unpredictable, and dates may shift.

Lord of the Rings Game Preview

  • Lead designer: Viktor Bocan, design director of Deliverance 2
  • Team: a “mind‑blowing” roster assembled by Warhorse
  • Key attributes: deeply immersive, living world, memorable characters, strong narrative focus
  • Release expectation: still early, with no specific launch window disclosed

The studio’s enthusiasm for the Lord of the Rings game is mirrored by a partnership with Embracer, which holds the franchise’s gaming rights. Crystal Dynamics, another Embracer‑owned studio, is also developing its own Lord of the Rings title, underscoring the high‑profile nature of the IP.

Project Pipeline

  • Kingdom Come – next open‑world RPG (April 2027–March 2028)
  • Lord of the Rings game – immersive, narrative‑rich adventure
  • Kingdom Come film – a cinematic adaptation in development

These concurrent projects demonstrate Warhorse’s ambition to diversify its portfolio while staying true to its roots. Fans can expect more updates soon, and the studio has provided a teaser video for the Kingdom Come series that can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Vn-OZHvIM.