Development paused due to cyberattack
Warhorse Studios has temporarily stopped working on its upcoming The Lord of the Rings RPG because of a cyberattack that disrupted its systems. The studio, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, said unauthorized access affected some of its services and internal tools, making it hard for employees to continue their work.Ransomware speculation raises concerns
A report by RedbullCola on ResetEra suggested the attack involved ransomware, which could have locked Warhorse’s systems. If confirmed, the studio might need to pay hackers to regain access, though the claim has not been officially verified by the company.Data potentially exposed in breach
The cyberattack might have given attackers access to data related to both The Lord of the Rings and Kingdom Come: Deliverance, as well as personal information of employees and players in the studio’s loyalty program. Warhorse has not confirmed the extent of the breach or what data was accessed.Studio avoids further comments
Warhorse Studios has decided not to hold interviews or provide more details at this time. The company said it will share more information when it is ready, but for now, it is focusing on resolving the issues caused by the cyberattack.
