Kingdom Come Devs Go Full Gandalf on LOTR Rumours: 'Cannot Disclose' the Ring's Location?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Warhorse Studios, the acclaimed developer behind *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, has adopted a non-committal stance on persistent rumours that they are developing a *Lord of the Rings* game, a notable shift from previous denials, exciting fans eager for a high-quality Middle-earth RPG.
Alright, mates, gather 'round the digital campfire, because the rumour mill for a proper *Lord of the Rings* game is spinning faster than a hobbit after second breakfast. This time, the whispers are all about Warhorse Studios, the brilliant minds behind the critically acclaimed *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Are they finally going to give us the Middle-earth RPG we've been clamouring for? Or are they just playing a grand game of 'guess what's in my magical hat'?
See, Warhorse Studios just dropped a bombshell – well, a politely non-committal one, which in the gaming world, often feels like a bigger deal than an actual bombshell. In a recent Reddit AMA (those magical Q&A sessions where developers sometimes, *sometimes*, spill the beans), Ondrej Bittner, Content Director for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance*, was asked straight up if they're cooking something up in Middle-earth. His reply? He "cannot disclose details" but promises the team is "hard at work" on *something*.
Now, if you're like me, you're probably thinking, "Hold on a minute, Jeff, that's not a 'yes'!" And you'd be right, you clever sod. But it's also not a 'no', is it? And that, my friends, is where the digital tea leaves get interesting. Back in 2025, Warhorse flat-out denied any LOTR shenanigans, saying they were focused on a "brand-new fantasy game." Moving from an outright denial to a cheeky "can't disclose" feels like a subtle but significant wobble in the fabric of corporate denial. It's like a wizard telling you he can't tell you where the ancient relic is, but he *is* polishing something shiny under his cloak.
It's fair dinkum that fans are frothing at the mouth for a high-quality, large-scale *Lord of the Rings* video game. Let's be honest, recent entries have been... less than legendary. So, the idea of Warhorse — a studio known for its deep, immersive, and historically rich RPGs like *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* (which, despite a minor AI kerfuffle, still managed to be one of 2025's darlings) — tackling Tolkien's world? Bloody hell, that's a prospect worth getting excited about!
And let's not forget the big ol' dragon in the room: Embracer Group. They're Warhorse's parent company, and crucially, they own the gaming rights to *Lord of the Rings*. So, the financial and logistical stars absolutely align for such a project. Bittner also hinted at a "huge, immersive RPG" they're developing. Could it be *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3*? Another brand-new IP? Or could it be the open-world Middle-earth adventure we've all been dreaming of?
Of course, we're not taking this as gospel, mind you. Reading into a developer's non-answer can sometimes lead you down a very long, very disappointing path, like wandering into Mordor without a map. But the fact that Warhorse has gone from outright negation to this coy little dance is certainly food for thought for all you *Lord of the Rings* hopefuls.
So, for now, we'll keep our eyes peeled, our digital staves at the ready, and our expectations in that sweet spot between "cautiously optimistic" and "mildly unhinged with anticipation." Whatever Warhorse is brewing in those digital cauldrons, you can bet it's going to be interesting. Let's just hope it smells of pipe-weed and heroism, rather than… well, you know.
*Original source for this intriguing peek behind the digital curtain: Game Rant, courtesy of Aaron McKinley.*
Tags: RPG, Lord of the Rings, Warhorse Studios, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Game Rumors
Original article: Game Rant