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Bombshell! Kingdom Come creators confirm Tolkien RPG plans.

bekir May 26, 2026 2 min read 166 views

Warhorse Studios has officially confirmed the March rumor that the studio behind the acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance series is now developing a game under the Lord of the Rings license.

Amid financial disclosures and a restructuring at Embracer Group, the team revealed that they are juggling two projects. One of them is the next entry in the Kingdom Come franchise, a highly anticipated sequel that followed the critically lauded Kingdom Come: Deliverance II last year and was named a Game of the Year contender at several events.

Analysis: This dual‑project strategy positions Warhorse to capture both loyal fans of their narrative‑heavy RPGs and the massive Tolkien fanbase, potentially boosting the studio’s market share and securing a high‑profile licensing partnership that could influence future IP collaborations in the industry.

The developers said they will share more details when the time is right, leaving it unclear whether the game will retell any of the stories from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or The Silmarillion, or whether it will be an entirely original adventure set within one of Tolkien’s eras.

Warhorse Studios has teased that more details will be shared when the moment is right, hinting at a significant upcoming announcement that has already sparked excitement among fans of the studio’s work.

The original speculation suggested an ambitious project backed by a staggering $100 million investment from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. For context, the budget for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2</em] hovered around $40 million, making this new title the most substantial undertaking in Warhorse Studios’ history to date.

The rumor source praised Warhorse as an ideal steward for this license, noting that while the Kingdom Come series lacks the quintessential fantasy elements of Tolkien’s lore, the studio’s reputation for meticulous world‑building could bring a fresh, grounded perspective to the franchise.

News Source: Elespanol

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27 Comments

  1. ModSeeker May 26, 2026

    Warhorse tackling a Tolkien RPG sounds amazing, though I hope it doesn’t detract from their KCD sequel.

  2. FrameSlayer1611 May 28, 2026

    So Warhorse is doing a Tolkien RPG, that’s interesting.

  3. PatchDaebak315 May 28, 2026

    daebak news! So Warhorse is doing a Tolkien RPG, tat’s interesting.

  4. FrameStrategist1569 May 29, 2026

    Warhorse tackling Tolkien is exciting news, though I hope they maintain their signature depth and historical realism within that fantasy world.

  5. ComboGeek1116 May 29, 2026

    A Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I’m wary of how they’ll handle the license and if it’ll compromise KCD2

  6. ArcadeRider May 29, 2026

    While Warhorse excels at historical realiism, a Tolkien RPG needs more than just gritty accuracy; it needs magic and wonder.

  7. RankArchitect1418 May 30, 2026

    a Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sonuds interesting, but I’m worried about them jugglinng two big projects simultaneously.

  8. ConsoleSeeker2918 May 30, 2026

    a Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don’t spread themselves too thin with two big projects

  9. AnalogSheikh May 30, 2026

    Warhorse tackling a Tolkien RPG is exciting, though I hope they maintain their signautre historiical realism within teh fantasy setting. ya habibi!

  10. SaveGuru236 May 30, 2026

    A Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don’t spread themselves too thin with two big projects.

    1. TurboGamer2268 May 30, 2026
      Replied comment SaveGuru236

      A Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don't spread themselves too thin with two…

      I agree, though I’m keeping my expectations in check. The news for Bombshell! Kingdom Come creators confirm is promising, but teh actual launch is what matters. I will wait for a sale.

  11. ArenaChan3248 May 30, 2026

    A Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don’t spread thmeselves too thin with two big projects. arigato gozaimasu

  12. SteamSama May 30, 2026

    arigato! Anticipation is building as the release date gets closer. teh critical point for Bombshell! Kingdom Come creators confirm will be day one performance. Character development is key. just my thoughts

  13. LevelCaptain3620 May 31, 2026

    a Warhorse Tolkieen RPG sounds incredible, though I hope it doesn’t detract from their KCD sequel.

  14. LevelUnni3558 June 1, 2026

    daebak news! A Tolkien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don’t spread themselves too thin with two big projects.

  15. ConsoleOdin June 1, 2026

    by Odin’s beard! A Tolkiien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don’t spread themselves too thin with two big projects

    1. SaveCaptain239 June 2, 2026
      Replied comment ConsoleOdin

      by Odin's beard! A Tolkiien RPG from Warhorse sounds interesting, but I hope they don't spread themselves too…

      holy moly! I agree, though I’m keeping my expectations in check. The news for Bombshell! Kingdom Come creators confirm is promising, but the actual launch is what matters. Need actual gameplay before deciding.

  16. ArenaGeek3320 June 4, 2026

    Warhorse doing a Tolkien RPG is exciting, though I hope it gets the same meticulous detail as Kingdom Come.

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