US EditionHope For A New Open World Lord Of The Rings RPG Is Surging
Warhorse Studios is rumored to develop a $100 million open-world RPG for the Lord of the Rings IP, backed by Embracer's funding and the studio's recent Kingdom Come success.
- According to Polish game industry veteran Ryszard Chojnowski, Warhorse Studios is reportedly developing a massive open-world Lord of the Rings role-playing game based on information from a credible source at the studio.
- The studio established itself with the Kingdom Come franchise, producing only two titles since 2011; last year's sequel sold five million copies total and propelled Warhorse to new acclaim.
- Parent company Embracer reportedly secured $100 million in funding for an open-world LotR project, supporting the developer's commitment to story-driven, open-world gameplay.
- While Chojnowski is considered a credible source, the project remains officially unconfirmed, and industry observers note Warhorse is likely years away from any formal announcement or release.
- The developer previously earned an 89 on Metacritic and earned a 2025 Game Awards nomination for Game of the Year, establishing strong credentials for a major franchise project.
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