“Kingdom Come” Developer Hit by Cyberattack—Concerns Over Leaks of Info on New Series Entries and “The Lord of the Rings” IP Projects

As the investigation is ongoing, the company stated that it cannot accommodate interviews or provide additional comments at this time; however, it is expected to make an announcement as soon as new, verified information becomes available.

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"Kingdom Come" Developer Hit by Cyberattack—Concerns Raised Over Leaks of Information on New Series Titles and "Lord of the Rings" IP Projects

Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the “Kingdom Come: Deliverance” series, has announced that it was the target of a cyberattack.

Concerns Raised Over Potential Leaks of Information on New Series Titles and “Lord of the Rings” IP Projects

According to the announcement, there was unauthorized access to the studio’s internal systems and data. The studio is working with cybersecurity experts to secure its systems and determine the full extent of the damage.CEO Martin Frývaldský described the incident as “a serious matter for the studio and everyone involved,” stating that ensuring security is the top priority for the time being and that the studio will release further details as soon as possible.

The studio has previously announced that, in addition to a new adventure game in the *Kingdom Come* series, it is developing an open-world RPG based on the *Lord of the Rings* IP, raising concerns about potential data leaks regarding these projects. The studio’s announcement on social media has drawn a flood of comments expressing concern and sympathy.

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Additionally, the company stated that, as the investigation is ongoing, it will not be conducting interviews or providing additional comments at this time. New, verified information is expected to be announced as soon as it becomes available.


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