Warhorse Studios, the developer known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an upcoming RPG set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, has announced it has been the victim of a cyberattack. The studio is currently working with cybersecurity specialists to secure its systems and determine the full extent of the incident.
In a statement posted on X, Warhorse Studios informed followers, "We're sorry to share that Warhorse Studios has been hit by a cyberattack. We're working with cybersecurity specialists to secure our systems and understand the full extent of what happened. Thank you for standing with us."
Studio CEO Martin Frývaldský described the event as a "serious incident" in a statement to Czech media. He emphasized that the immediate priority is to secure systems, ascertain the full scope of the breach, and implement all necessary measures to safeguard employees, partners, and the community. The studio is reportedly deploying all available capabilities and resources to manage the situation, though specific details regarding the attack's purpose or its consequences have not yet been disclosed.
The potential impact of such an attack could be significant, particularly concerning details about Warhorse's two announced upcoming games: the Lord of the Rings RPG and a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. Leaks of sensitive development information, similar to those experienced by Rockstar Games leading up to Grand Theft Auto 6, could arise. Alternatively, the attack might target player data or have other undisclosed objectives.
Warhorse Studios has stated it will provide further updates as more information becomes available.