Warhorse Studios Confirms Unauthorized Access to Its Systems
Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series and an upcoming Lord of the Rings title, has confirmed that its systems were accessed without authorization. The studio described the incident as serious and said it is coordinating with authorities. It has also stated that it will not provide further comments or interviews for the time being.
Reports of Ransomware and a Development Standstill
Additional details emerged from employees and community reports, which described the situation as far more disruptive than the studio’s initial statement suggested. One report said the attack affected all internal systems and was linked to ransomware, while another said development work has been halted because computers were disconnected as a security measure.
According to those reports, staff were instructed not to turn on their work computers, and the attackers are allegedly demanding payment. The reported ransom amount has not been disclosed, and Warhorse has not confirmed whether the incident involves ransomware.
Possible Impact on Unreleased Projects
If the employee accounts are accurate, the incident could disrupt work on the studio’s upcoming games, including the planned Lord of the Rings project and any future Kingdom Come: Deliverance titles. The scale of the interruption is still unclear, but a full shutdown of development machines could create significant delays if the environment cannot be restored quickly.
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