Trademark Filing Hints at Warhorse Studios' Next Medieval RPG Title
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
A newly discovered EU trademark filing for 'Kingdom Come Salvation' suggests Warhorse Studios is preparing a follow-up to its medieval RPG series, potentially shifting the historical focus away from previous protagonists.
Warhorse Studios might be preparing to take us back to historical Europe under a brand new banner. A fresh European Union Intellectual Property Office filing spotted by Phrasemaker reveals that the studio recently registered the phrase Kingdom Come Salvation, complete with the familiar font style used across the franchise. The paperwork covers computer gaming software and online matching services, pointing directly toward an upcoming software release rather than simple corporate housekeeping. While a single trademark filing is far from a full gameplay reveal, the legal representative handling the application is based right in Prague where Warhorse operates, lending significant weight to its authenticity.
Fans are already dissecting what dropping the numbered sequel format means for the direction of the series. The original narrative arc closely followed Henry of Skalitz, but moving to a subtitle like Salvation could signal a generational time jump or a brand new cast of characters. Looking at the history of the region, the turbulent Hussite Wars kicked off in 1419 just a few decades after the timeframe of recent entries. That massive religious and political conflict offers plenty of dramatic tension around the very concept of salvation, making it fertile ground for the studio's trademark commitment to gritty historical realism.
For a community that treats single-player historical epics as sanctuaries away from live-service fatigue, any movement from Warhorse is major news. Whether this turns out to be a standalone spin-off or the foundation for the next massive historical sandbox, players across PC and current-gen consoles will be watching closely for an official announcement. You can read the original reporting over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
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Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun