Warhorse Studios confirmed this Wednesday that it is working on an open-world RPG set in Terra-média. The announcement came through an official publication on the company’s Instagram. Junto with the project inspired by Senhor from Anéis, the studio is also preparing a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series.
Fãs had been following rumors about the title for months. The official confirmation ends speculation that has circulated since the beginning of 2026. The Czech studio, responsible for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, chose to reveal the plans directly on social media.
You might have heard the rumours, it's time to reveal what we are working on.
— Warhorse Studios (@WarhorseStudios) May 20, 2026
🗺️ An open world Middle-earth RPG.
⚔️ A new Kingdom Come adventure.
We’re excited to tell you more when the time is right.#WarhorseStudios #Annoucement #lotr #KingdomComeDeliverance pic.twitter.com/Pcgf9SqW52
Official Publicação on Instagram
Warhorse Studios posted an image with a map of Terra-average. The text highlighted two parallel projects. One of them is the open RPG on Terra-average. The other continues the realistic medieval line of the Kingdom Come franchise. The post generated immediate reaction from the community.
- Mapa from Terra-average highlighting regions as Mordor
- Mensagem looks forward to more details in the future
- Confirmação that the studio remains in the RPG genre
- Anúncio simultaneous new entry into Kingdom Come
- Imagem teaser shared without release date
The publication used simple and direct language. Equipe avoided specific promises about mechanics or plot.
Previously rumored Conexão
Vazamentos in March pointed to a budget of around US$100 million. Fontes linked the project to investments by Emirados Árabes Unidos. Warhorse never confirmed exact values. The focus remained on internal development.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 served as a reference for the scale jump. The previous title had an estimated budget of around US$41 million. The new RPG represents clear expansion for the studio. Detalhes engine, platforms and date have not yet been released.
Expectativa from the community
Jogadores highlight the realistic style of Warhorse as a strong point for the average Terra. Combate Detailed melee and living world can take on a new dimension with fantastic elements. Hobbit, orcs and elves would enter an environment built with attention to immersion.
The studio has won praise for rich historical narratives in Deliverance. Aplicar same approach to Tolkien generates curiosity. Alguns fans ask for loyalty to the original lore. Outros expect creative freedom typical of open-ended RPGs.
What changes for the studio
Warhorse divides its efforts between two major projects. Isso signals team growth following the commercial success of Deliverance 2. Vendas’s game has surpassed five million copies since February 2025. The volume allowed for simultaneous planning.
Equipe maintains headquarters at Praga. Previous Declarações reinforced commitment to immersive and story-driven RPGs. Anúncio reinforces this direction without abandoning roots.
Detalhes still pending
Nenhum trailer or gameplay was shown. Data launch, price and platforms remain open. The studio promised more information at the appropriate time. Fãs must follow official channels for updates.
The project arrives at a time of high demand for open-world RPGs. Recent Sucesso of similar titles increases pressure for quality. Warhorse relies on accumulated experience to deliver a distinct experience.
