Warhorse Studios Confirms New Lord of the Rings Open-World RPG and Kingdom Come Sequel

Warhorse Studios officially confirmed it is developing two new game projects. The studio announced an open-world role-playing game set in the Middle-earth universe. It also revealed a new entry in its Kingdom Come series.

Warhorse Studios officially announces development of a Middle-earth open-world role-playing game alongside a new Kingdom Come adventure title.

The announcement came via a social media post on May 20, 2026. Warhorse Studios stated that they are responding to previous rumors about these titles. They described the Middle-earth project as an open-world role-playing game and confirmed a fresh Kingdom Come adventure is underway.

The studio has not yet provided specific details about either title. Warhorse Studios indicated it will share more information when the time is right. This means the exact release dates for both games remain unknown at this stage.

Warhorse Studios previously gained recognition for its historical action role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The new Middle-earth project places the developer into a highly popular fantasy franchise with extensive existing lore and fan interest.

The development timeline for these projects remains unclear. Warhorse Studios has not committed to a specific launch window for either title.

Source: Kingdom Come, VideoGameChronicles