Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack. The Prague-based studio announced the incident on October 27, saying it is working with cybersecurity specialists to secure its systems and determine what happened.
The breach involved unauthorized access to company systems and data. Warhorse is still investigating the full impact and coordinating with the relevant authorities.
In brief:
- Warhorse Studios has confirmed a cyberattack affecting its systems and company data.
- Cybersecurity specialists and authorities are involved in the ongoing investigation.
- The studio has not confirmed whether player information or upcoming projects were affected.
- Warhorse says it will share further verified information when available.
Warhorse Studios Investigates Unauthorized Access to Company Data
In its message to players on X, Warhorse confirmed the attack and thanked fans for their support.
“We’re working with cybersecurity specialists to secure our systems and understand the full extent of what happened,” the studio said in the statement.
A fuller announcement outlined the studio’s response. CEO Martin Frývaldský described the breach as a serious incident, with the team prioritizing system security, understanding the extent of the intrusion, and protecting employees, partners, and its community. He also said Warhorse is committing the resources needed to address the situation.
Has the Warhorse Cyberattack Affected Players or Upcoming Games?
The biggest questions remain unanswered. Warhorse has not disclosed which data was accessed, how the attackers gained entry, or whether information was taken or publicly exposed. It has also not identified an attacker or confirmed that ransomware was involved.
There is currently no official confirmation that player data, unreleased builds, or other development materials were compromised.
Alongside its Kingdom Come series, Warhorse is working on an upcoming Lord of the Rings RPG and a new Kingdom Come adventure. The announcement does not establish whether either project has been affected or faces any disruption yet.
Warhorse Promises Further Verified Updates
Warhorse says it is holding off on interviews and additional comments while the investigation continues. The studio plans to release more verified information when it becomes available, leaving the scope of the breach and any potential development impact unresolved for now.
