Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the upcoming Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and a rumored Lord of the Rings RPG, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack. The incident involved unauthorized access to company systems and data, prompting the studio to enlist cybersecurity experts.
In a statement released on their website, Warhorse announced that they are working diligently to secure their systems, investigate the full scope of the breach, and coordinate with relevant authorities. CEO Martin Frývaldský emphasized that protecting employees, partners, and the community is the immediate priority.
"This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and everyone affected," Frývaldský stated. "Our immediate priority is to secure our systems, establish the full extent of the breach, and take the necessary steps to protect our employees, partners, and community. We are dedicating the resources needed to address this situation and will communicate further information as soon as we responsibly can."
The studio has indicated they will not provide further comment until more verified information is available. This approach mirrors that of other game developers who have faced similar breaches, such as Capcom, CD Projekt Red, Insomniac, and Rockstar, whose incidents have sometimes led to the premature leak of game information and serious issues for staff.
The motivation and origin of the attack remain under investigation, and it is unclear if it is connected to a recent rise in AI-enabled hacking. Warhorse hopes to resolve the situation and secure its operations quickly, with a focus on minimizing impact on its workers.