Warhorse Studios confirms Lord of the Rings RPG alongside new Kingdom Come title
Summary
Warhorse Studios confirmed two simultaneous AAA projects on May 20, 2026.
An open-world Middle-earth RPG and a new Kingdom Come adventure.
No release windows, platforms, budgets, or team structures were disclosed.
"You might have heard the rumours, it's time to reveal what we are working on"
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Warhorse disclosed project names but no production details
The studio's X post confirmed two titles by name only.
No gameplay, budget, or platform information accompanied the reveal.
A prior tease referenced "a huge, immersive RPG" without naming the IP.
Whether the Kingdom Come title is a sequel or standalone remains unconfirmed.
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Dual-pipeline ambition lacks any disclosed resourcing plan
Warhorse has not said whether both titles run on separate internal teams.
The studio built its reputation as a single-franchise operation.
Pre-announcement reports cited a rumored $100M LOTR budget, unconfirmed by Warhorse.
Without operational disclosure, this is an announcement of intent, not a production roadmap.
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Recent LOTR games set a low bar Warhorse must clear
Return to Moria (80% Steam) and Tales of the Shire (82% Steam) lacked cultural impact.
The Gollum game (2023) remains one of the most damaging AAA releases for the IP.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II earned a 9/10 from PCGamesN.
The Hunt for Gollum film in production creates a timing tailwind but raises execution stakes.
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