New rumors about a The Lord of the Rings game from Warhorse Studio

Czech developer Warhorse Studio, known for the successful Kingdom Come role-playing games, now appears to be following in the footsteps of the iconic The Lord of the Rings franchise. Rumors about a new game set in this world were sparked during a recent Reddit AMA, where the developers answered questions from fans.

Warhorse and the role of Embracer Group

Warhorse Studio, part of Plaion and therefore a subsidiary of Embracer Group, has already found success with the Kingdom Come series. Embracer Group owns the gaming rights to The Lord of the Rings, which has only fueled speculation about a new game. During the AMA, Warhorse said it remains focused on the RPG genre, but that it cannot share any specific details about its new project just yet.

Response to the rumors

When Warhorse was asked whether the new game would be a title in the The Lord of the Rings universe, the studio replied that it is “working hard on ... something.” They hinted that it is a large, immersive RPG, but offered no further details. That leaves the door open to plenty of speculation about what this franchise could become in game form.

Other projects in the franchise

Alongside the Warhorse speculation, Crystal Dynamics, another studio under Embracer, is also working on a new The Lord of the Rings game. In 2024, Embracer announced that several new ideas for The Lord of the Rings games were being prototyped. Lee Guinchard, who oversees the franchise at Embracer, spoke about the goal of reviving The Lord of the Rings games, suggesting that we may see multiple new titles in this universe.

The popularity of The Lord of the Rings

The The Lord of the Rings franchise remains hugely popular, with several new films in development. The first film, The Hunt for Gollum, is scheduled for 2027 and will bring back original cast members such as Andy Serkis, Ian McKellen, and Elijah Wood. This new wave of films could also help renew interest in video games based on the franchise.

It looks like an exciting time for The Lord of the Rings fans, both in games and in film. As Warhorse and other studios work on the future, curiosity continues to grow about what these new projects will bring.