Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios confirmed a cyberattack involving unauthorized access to company systems and data. The studio is working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to assess the breach.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Warhorse Studios, the Czech developer behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack. The studio stated that the incident involved "unauthorized access to company systems as well as access to company data."
In a statement posted to its website, Warhorse Studios said it is working with cybersecurity experts to secure its systems, investigate the incident, and assess its full impact. The company is also coordinating with "relevant authorities" as the investigation continues.
Martin Frývaldský, CEO of Warhorse Studios, addressed the situation in a statement to Czech media. "This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and everyone affected," Frývaldský said. "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. We are dedicating the resources needed to address this situation and will communicate further information as soon as we responsibly can."
The studio has declined to provide additional comments or conduct interviews while the investigation is ongoing. It has not yet specified whether user data, employee data, or information regarding unannounced projects was compromised.
The attack on Warhorse Studios follows a series of high-profile cyberattacks on video game developers in recent years. In September 2026, Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto 6, was hacked by a group identified as ShinyHunters. Prior to that, Rockstar faced breaches that resulted in the leak of early development builds and gameplay footage.
Other studios have also faced similar incidents. In 2023, Insomniac Games suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of employees' personal data and the leak of early gameplay from Marvel's Wolverine. Earlier this year, Capcom confirmed a data breach that exposed over 11.7 million accounts.
Warhorse Studios is currently developing two major titles: a new Kingdom Come game and an open-world role-playing game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. According to GamesRadar+, Embracer Group CEO Phil Rogers previously stated that the new Kingdom Come title could launch as early as April 2027, with a target window between then and March 2028.
The extent of the damage from the current breach remains unknown. Warhorse Studios has stated it will share further verified information when it becomes available.
The confirmation of unauthorized data access at Warhorse Studios raises concerns about the security of sensitive information related to its upcoming high-profile projects, including the Lord of the Rings RPG. As the studio works with authorities to determine the scope of the breach, the gaming industry continues to face significant cybersecurity threats, with recent incidents at Rockstar, Capcom, and Insomniac highlighting the vulnerability of major developers to data theft and leaks.
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