Following months of intense industry speculation and recent leaks, Warhorse Studios officially announced on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, that it is developing a massive open-world RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings universe.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Czech developer confirmed the project alongside another major revelation: a brand-new entry in their critically acclaimed medieval franchise is also concurrently in production.
“You might have heard the rumours, it’s time to reveal what we are working on: An open world Middle-earth RPG [and] a new Kingdom Come adventure. We’re excited to tell you more when the time is right.”
While the studio did not reveal specific plot points or a cinematic trailer, industry insiders and leaks offer a glimpse into the ambitious scale of the project:
The game’s formal reveal coincided with a massive corporate restructuring announcement from parent company Embracer Group.
Embracer is spinning off its premium IP and AAA development pipeline into a new public entity called Fellowship Entertainment, which is slated for an independent Nasdaq listing in 2027. This new segment will directly oversee some of gaming’s most valuable IPs:
By placing Warhorse Studios directly under the Fellowship Entertainment banner alongside the Tolkien licensing rights, the corporate split provides the studio with frictionless, long-term creative access to the franchise.
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