Warhorse Studios has officially confirmed rumors about a Middle-earth RPG in development, alongside a new entry in their Kingdom Come franchise. The Czech developer revealed both projects via social media, validating speculation that had been circulating about their next major releases following Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

The announcement comes at a delicate time for the studio, which recently faced criticism after allegedly firing a Czech translator and replacing them with AI tools. This controversy directly challenges Warhorse's public stance that AI cannot substitute for human creative work, especially as they expand development on these new titles.

Both games represent significant investments for Warhorse Studios, with the Kingdom Come sequel expected to build on the foundation established by Deliverance 2. The Middle-earth project, while still shrouded in mystery, positions the studio in the lucrative Tolkien gaming market alongside other major publishers. These simultaneous developments suggest Warhorse is preparing for an ambitious multi-project future.