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"An absolute passion project": Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 dev vows its Middle-earth RPG will be "deeply and

KCD2 dev Warhorse assures fans "We're doing the games we want to do" after announcing its LotR RPG. At the time, very little was said about either upcoming title, though Embracer Group — the holding company that owns KCD publisher Deep Silver and Warhorse Studios — revealed that the new Kingdom Come game is slated for launch in the "next fiscal year" in its latest earnings report , suggesting a release date in 2027. This piece sits on 1 source layers, but the real value is showing why the story should not be skimmed past too quickly.

KCD2 dev Warhorse assures fans "We're doing the games we want to do" after announcing its LotR RPG. At the time, very little was said about either upcoming title, though Embracer Group — the holding company that owns KCD publisher Deep Silver and Warhorse Studios — revealed that the new Kingdom Come game is slated for launch in the "next fiscal year" in its latest earnings report , suggesting a release date in 2027. The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled.

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KCD2 dev Warhorse assures fans "We're doing the games we want to do" after announcing its LotR RPG. At the time, very little was said about either upcoming title, though Embracer Group — the holding company that owns KCD publisher Deep Silver and Warhorse Studios — revealed that the new Kingdom Come game is slated for launch in the "next fiscal year" in its latest earnings report , suggesting a release date in 2027. In a follow-up community livestream from Warhorse , however, communications director Tobias Stolz-Zwilling shared some additional details about both projects. Windows Central is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use.

What is happening now

KCD2 dev Warhorse assures fans "We're doing the games we want to do" after announcing its LotR RPG. Windows Central form the main source layer behind the core facts in this piece. This is still a developing thread, so the useful part is knowing which source signals are hardening and which ones still need caution. With devices, practical impact usually shows up in battery life, heat, stability, and long-term usability rather than in a few flashy headline numbers.

Where the sources line up

Windows Central is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. At the time, very little was said about either upcoming title, though Embracer Group — the holding company that owns KCD publisher Deep Silver and Warhorse Studios — revealed that the new Kingdom Come game is slated for launch in the "next fiscal year" in its latest earnings report , suggesting a release date in 2027. Windows Central form the main source layer behind the core facts in this piece.

The details worth keeping

In a follow-up community livestream from Warhorse , however, communications director Tobias Stolz-Zwilling shared some additional details about both projects. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use. The readers who should care most are the ones planning to replace a device, buy an accessory, or upgrade a work setup in the next few months. The next step is to see whether the current signals harden into a durable change or fade as a short-lived experiment.

Why this matters most

The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled. With 1 source layers on the table, the part worth reading most closely is where firm facts meet the market's early reaction. He began by confirming that both RPGs will be open world before then announcing that the third Kingdom Come title will be led by KCD2 creative director Prokop Jirsa, with KCD2 design director Viktor Bocan in charge of the Middle-earth game.

What to watch next

The next readout is price, device coverage, and whether the change feels real once the hardware reaches users. Patrick Tech Media will keep checking rollout speed, user reaction, and how Windows Central update the next pieces. From 1 early signals, the piece keeps 1 references that are useful for locking the main details in place. That is why the useful reading move is not to stop at the headline, but to compare the promise, the workflow change, and the likely cost before deciding anything.

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