Warhorse Studios appears ready to expand the Kingdom Come franchise. The Czech developer filed an EU trademark for "Kingdom Come Salvation," signaling the official title of its next medieval RPG. This follows the studio's May confirmation that a new Kingdom Come adventure was in development alongside a separate Lord of the Rings open-world RPG.
Kingdom Come Deliverance established Warhorse's expertise in historical authenticity and immersive first-person medieval gameplay. The original launched in 2018 to critical acclaim, winning fans for its commitment to period-accurate details and challenging combat mechanics. A sequel built on that foundation, releasing in 2024 to strong commercial and critical reception.
The "Salvation" subtitle suggests Warhorse is continuing its pattern of weaving religious and historical themes into the Kingdom Come universe. The original game centered on Henry of Skalitz's quest for vengeance during the Hussite Wars in 1400s Bohemia. A sequel title hinting at salvation implies the narrative will explore spiritual redemption or salvation history within its medieval European setting.
Warhorse juggles ambitious projects. Beyond Kingdom Come Salvation, the studio confirmed development on a Lord of the Rings RPG licensed by Embracer Group, giving the studio dual major franchises to manage. This workload suggests either internal expansion or partnership with external studios.
The trademark filing marks the first official naming of what Warhorse teased in May. No release window exists yet, but studios typically file trademarks months before public announcement. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 released recently enough that Warhorse likely won't rush Kingdom Come Salvation to market.
Warhorse's growth reflects the strong performance of niche historical RPGs in today's market. Kingdom Come Deliverance proved players value immersive, hardcore experiences that reject mainstream accessibility trends. Kingdom