Developer of Upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG Confirms Cyberattack
When a studio is working on a new title for the Kingdom Come franchise and a brand-new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG, it is only natural for the gaming community to keep a close eye on its next moves.So Warhorse…
When a studio is working on a new title for the Kingdom Come franchise and a brand-new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG, it is only natural for the gaming community to keep a close eye on its next moves.
So Warhorse Studios has certainly attracted plenty of attention with these upcoming projects, but the Czech developer has now shared some unfortunate news that has nothing to do with its games.
Warhorse Studios Is Investigating a Cyberattack
Warhorse has just confirmed that it was targeted in a cyberattack, revealing that unauthorized parties gained access to its company systems and data. The developer is currently working with cybersecurity experts and the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and determine its full impact.
The studio shared the news on its official website on Tuesday, October 27, publishing a statement confirming the security breach and outlining the steps being taken to address it. “Warhorse Studios confirms that it has been the target of a cyberattack. We are working with cybersecurity experts to secure our systems, investigate the incident, and assess its full impact,” the statement reads.
The developer also confirmed that the attack involved unauthorized access to both company systems and data. However, it has not disclosed exactly what information was accessed or whether any specific data was taken. The investigation is still ongoing, with the studio coordinating its response with the relevant authorities.
Warhorse has just confirmed that it was targeted in a cyberattack, revealing that unauthorized parties gained access to its company systems and data. The developer is currently working with cybersecurity experts and the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and determine its full impact.
CEO Martin Frývaldský described the incident as a serious matter for the company and everyone potentially affected by it. “This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and everyone affected. Our immediate priority is to secure our systems, establish the full extent of the breach, and take the necessary steps to protect our employees, partners, and community,” he said.
He also added that they are dedicating the resources needed to address the situation and will share more information when it can do so responsibly.
For now, Warhorse has confirmed that securing its systems and understanding the scope of the breach are its immediate priorities. The developer has not provided further details about the attack, and there is currently no confirmed information about its potential impact on the studio's ongoing game development projects.
The developer's statement also makes clear that it will not be providing additional comments or conducting interviews while the investigation continues. Instead, the studio has promised to share further verified information as it becomes available. “We will share further verified information when it becomes available,” the statement concludes.
Warhorse Studios is best known for the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, which recently gained a new chapter with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The studio also confirmed earlier this year that it is developing a new Kingdom Come title alongside an open-world RPG set in Middle-earth, the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
With both projects drawing attention from players, the cyberattack adds an unexpected development to the studio's current plans. For now, however, the focus remains on securing its systems, investigating the breach, and determining what happened. Until Warhorse shares more verified details, the full extent of the incident remains unknown, but we’ll update the story as soon as we have new information.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance RPG Systems Released February 13, 2018