Rumors about a new The Lord of the Rings RPG from Warhorse Studios

There are strong rumors that Warhorse Studios, known for the Kingdom Come series, is working on a new RPG set in The Lord of the Rings universe. Since Embracer now owns the gaming rights to the series, the company has several new games in the pipeline, suggesting that J.R.R. Tolkien’s world may soon see new digital adventures.

Tom McKay's interest in The Lord of the Rings

Tom McKay, who plays the main character Henry in the Kingdom Come games, has said in an interview which role he would like to portray in a possible The Lord of the Rings game. He says the series is full of "incredibly rich, complex characters" and would love to play a character with an Aragorn-like vibe. McKay does stress, however, that he would want his character to be distinct from Henry. He says: "If I were to do it, I’d like to move a bit further away from the Henry vibes."

Development status of new games

So far, no new games in The Lord of the Rings universe have been officially announced. Even so, Embracer has said it is prototyping multiple new games. This fits into its broader vision of reviving The Lord of the Rings universe in gaming. In addition to Warhorse, there are also reports that Crystal Dynamics, another Embracer-owned studio, is working on a game.

The role of Warhorse Studios

Warhorse Studios, founded in 2011, made a name for itself with the successful Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The studio has a strong reputation for creating deep RPG experiences and recently said it is working on a "big, immersive RPG." During a Reddit AMA, the question was raised whether this new game would be set in The Lord of the Rings world, but the studio declined to confirm it, fueling speculation across gaming forums.

Timeline

2026-05-04: Tom McKay reveals his interest in playing a character with Aragorn-like traits in a The Lord of the Rings game.
2025: Embracer confirms it is working on multiple new The Lord of the Rings games.
2023: Warhorse Studios holds a Reddit AMA mentioning a new RPG without confirming any connection to The Lord of the Rings.

While there have been no formal announcements about new titles yet, hope is growing that fans of The Lord of the Rings may soon get to experience new adventures in the beloved world. The combination of Warhorse’s expertise and Embracer’s broad interest points to a promising future for fans of this epic fantasy universe.