Warhorse Studios has filed a trademark for "Kingdom Come: Salvation," a strong indicator of the title for the company's next game in the historical RPG series. The filing was submitted to the EUIPO on July 23, with the styling of the logo closely matching Warhorse's existing trademarks. The studio previously announced in May that a new "Kingdom Come Adventure" was in development, though details regarding its format and gameplay remain scarce.
While Warhorse has not officially commented on the trademark, the announcement of a new "Kingdom Come Adventure" was made concurrently with news of a high-profile Middle-earth RPG the studio is also working on. This has led to speculation about whether "Kingdom Come: Salvation" will be a full-scale open-world RPG similar to its predecessor, or a smaller-scale adventure. The franchise's previous installment, "Kingdom Come: Deliverance," focused on the story of Henry of Skalitz. Warhorse has indicated that Henry's narrative arc has concluded, suggesting that "Salvation" may feature a new protagonist or a different narrative direction. The change in subtitle from "Deliverance" to "Salvation" could signify a fresh start for the series.
The trademark filing also includes a reference to "entertainment services for matching users with computer games," which has prompted speculation about potential multiplayer or online functionality for "Kingdom Come: Salvation."