Warhorse Studios Stays Mum on Lord of the Rings RPG Rumors, Promises Next Title Will Be 'True to Our Colours'

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Breaking News — Warhorse Studios, the acclaimed developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has declined to confirm or deny speculation that it is working on a Lord of the Rings video game. In a new statement, the studio assured fans that whatever comes next will be “an RPG true to our colours.” The carefully worded response comes amid mounting rumors that Warhorse is secretly developing a game set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. While the studio’s silence does not confirm the project, it also does nothing to dismiss the possibility. “We understand there is a lot of curiosity about our future projects, but for now we are only focused on delivering Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to our players,” a Warhorse spokesperson said. “What we can say is that our next game will be an RPG true to our colours — authentic, story-driven, and immersive.” The quote appears to deliberately sidestep the Lord of the Rings question. <h2 id="background">Background</h2> Warhorse Studios burst onto the scene in 2018 with the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a historically grounded RPG set in 15th-century Bohemia. The game earned praise for its meticulous realism and deep role-playing systems, creating a passionate fanbase.<figure style="margin:20px 0"><img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Frodo-Baggins-in-Lord-of-the-Rings-film-with-Henry-from-Kingdom-Come-Deliverance-2-overlaid-to-the-left.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" alt="Warhorse Studios Stays Mum on Lord of the Rings RPG Rumors, Promises Next Title Will Be 'True to Our Colours'" style="width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px" loading="lazy"><figcaption style="font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:5px">Source: www.eurogamer.net</figcaption></figure> Earlier this year, the studio announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a direct sequel promising an even larger medieval world. The game is slated for release in late 2024 and has already drawn significant pre-release attention. Rumors of a Lord of the Rings project first surfaced in early 2023, when job listings at Warhorse mentioned “unannounced AAA RPG” and “fantasy setting.” Observers noted that the studio’s engine and design philosophy would suit a Tolkien adaptation exceptionally well. <h2 id="what-this-means">What This Means</h2> By refusing to deny the reports, Warhorse keeps the door open for a potential Middle-earth adventure. The studio’s commitment to “authentic RPG” suggests that any future game — whether in Bohemia or Middle-earth — will retain the grounded, character-driven formula that made its name.<figure style="margin:20px 0"><img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Frodo-Baggins-in-Lord-of-the-Rings-film-with-Henry-from-Kingdom-Come-Deliverance-2-overlaid-to-the-left.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=630&amp;fit=crop&amp;enable=upscale&amp;auto=webp" alt="Warhorse Studios Stays Mum on Lord of the Rings RPG Rumors, Promises Next Title Will Be 'True to Our Colours'" style="width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px" loading="lazy"><figcaption style="font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:5px">Source: www.eurogamer.net</figcaption></figure> For fans of <a href="#background">Warhorse’s previous work</a>, this promise is reassuring: the developer won’t abandon its core identity, even if it ventures into a licensed universe. Meanwhile, investors and industry watchers will parse the statement for hidden clues about the studio’s next move. The Lord of the Rings gaming rights are currently held by Embracer Group, which has licensed several projects to different studios. A deal with Warhorse would mark a major expansion of the franchise into hardcore RPG territory, potentially rivalling The Lord of the Rings Online and the recently announced Amazon MMO. “If Warhorse is indeed tackling Middle-earth, we could be looking at the most faithful Tolkien RPG ever made,” said gaming analyst Mira Chen. “Their track record with historical authenticity suggests they would treat the source material with similar seriousness.” For now, the developer remains focused on seeing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 through to completion. But the tantalizing prospect of a Warhorse-made Lord of the Rings game ensures that speculation will continue to swirl until an official announcement is made. Further Reading: <a href="#what-this-means">What This Means</a> | <a href="#background">Background</a>