Warhorse Studios has officially confirmed two major projects in development: an open-world RPG set in Terra-Média and a new adventure in the Kingdom Come franchise. The announcement came via the developer’s social media, belonging to the Embracer group, and ends months of speculation about the studio’s next steps.
Terra-Média’s RPG follows Kingdom Come’s formula
Anéis’s new Senhor game will be an open-world RPG on Terra-Média, as officially described. Diferentemente than some speculated, Warhorse made it clear that the narrative may not be set in the classic era of Tolkien’s book. Espera follows the approach that made Kingdom Come: Deliverance a global phenomenon: deep storytelling, immersive exploration, and a focus on gameplay rooted in rigorous historical and narrative detail.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance won over critics and audiences precisely for its boldness in prioritizing narrative immersion and authenticity in a medieval open world. Ambientado in the medieval Boêmia (currently República Tcheca), the game offered a radical contrast to traditional fantasy titles. The Warhorse, therefore, appears as a natural choice to transport the Terra-Média to a video game of this depth.
Novo title of Kingdom Come in production
Warhorse confirmed that a “new Kingdom Come adventure” is still in development parallel to Anéis’s Senhor project. The developer did not specify whether it is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3 or a spin-off, keeping details confidential. “We look forward to sharing more details when the time is right,” the studio said.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, released last year, consolidated the success of the franchise. The sequence received a 9/10 in its critical analysis, highlighting the refined hand-to-hand combat and exceptional narrative. The game represented the realization of ideas that the original only suggested, attracting millions of players globally.
Strategic Contexto within Embracer
The announcement comes at a strategic time for Embracer, which created Fellowship Entertainment, a new business unit dedicated to expanding its largest franchises. The company announced its intention to “more actively explore” external partnerships involving renowned intellectual properties such as Saints Row, Legacy of Kain, Deus Ex, Red Faction, The Mask, Thief and TimeSplitters.
Este movement reflects the group’s commitment to transforming its portfolios into transmedia universes, taking advantage of the strength of each brand beyond video games. Warhorse, with two large-scale projects underway, is positioned as a key part of this strategy.
Trajetória’s successful Warhorse
The Czech developer consolidated its international reputation with Kingdom Come: Deliverance, released in 2018, which challenged genre conventions by prioritizing narrative rigor and immersion over visual effects.
Confira the main aspects of the announced projects:
- Senhor RPG by Anéis in development, set in Terra-Média with an open world approach
- Nova Kingdom Come’s adventure in production, details to be revealed later
- Warhorse studio belongs to Embracer Group, a multinational gaming company
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 received critical acclaim with a score of 9/10
- Embracer created Fellowship Entertainment to expand franchises globally
- Detalhes release schedule has not yet been disclosed
Expectativas for both projects
Open-world RPG Fãs considers the choice of Warhorse to adapt Senhor from Anéis as the right one. The studio has proven expertise in building cohesive worlds, stories that are respectful of the source material, and game mechanics that prioritize an immersive experience over superficial action. Terra-Média deserved treatment like this.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance established that Warhorse understands how to create complex narratives in open environments without sacrificing story density or character depth. Aplicar this philosophy, Tolkien promises significant results for the RPG market.
Warhorse has remained secretive about release dates and other technical details. The studio has signaled that it will reveal information “when the time is right,” suggesting that both projects are still in very early development stages.