Warhorse Studios has officially confirmed that the next installment in the Kingdom Come franchise will be an open-world RPG, set to launch in the next fiscal year. This announcement clarifies earlier speculation following the studio’s hint at a “new Kingdom Come adventure.”
During a recent livestream, communications director Tobias Stolz-Zwilling and community manager Tom Grey addressed fan theories and concerns, solidifying the game’s direction. Stolz-Zwilling asserted that the highly anticipated follow-up to Kingdom Come: Deliverance will adhere to its roots, dismissing rumors of significant gameplay changes or unrelated projects.
“We still continue expanding the universe of Kingdom Come,” Stolz-Zwilling stated. “That is also very dear to us. Do not forget that Kingdom Come: Deliverance always was and still is and always will be an absolute passion project here in the studio.” This commitment underscores Warhorse’s dedication to maintaining the integrity of the franchise.
While the specific title of the upcoming game remains undisclosed, Grey referred to it as one of the studio’s two “proper games” currently in development. Fans have long been eager for details about a potential Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, but this announcement suggests Warhorse is taking a step toward broadening the franchise’s scope instead of a direct sequel.
In addition, Stolz-Zwilling revealed that Prokop Jirsa, the lead designer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, will be at the helm of the Kingdom Come team. This continuity in leadership could reassure fans about the quality and creativity of the upcoming RPG.
The studio is also working on another open-world RPG set in the expansive universe of Middle-earth, a project that fans of The Lord of the Rings will likely find appealing. This dual development strategy indicates Warhorse’s ambition to diversify its offerings while still catering to the existing Kingdom Come fanbase.
For those who missed the livestream, Warhorse Studios encouraged fans to catch up on their YouTube channel, where they shared more insights about the new projects and continued gameplay of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Warhorse Studios first made its mark in the gaming industry with its groundbreaking title, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, which launched in 2018. The game was notable for its realism, historical accuracy, and open-world design, setting a high bar for future titles in the genre. With this new installment, the studio aims to build on its successful formula while exploring new narrative and gameplay possibilities.
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