Warhorse Studios Overview
Pro stress-test →Warhorse Studios is a Czech video game developer based in Prague, best known for developing the Kingdom Come: Deliverance series, which began with Kingdom Come: Deliverance in February 2018 and continued with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II in February 2025. The studio is now developing an open-world role-playing game set in the universe of The Lord of the Rings, announced in May 2026 by parent company Embracer Group.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The studio is known for historically grounded action role-playing franchises set in medieval Europe. Recent success with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has elevated Warhorse into the upper tier of European game developers, with the sequel selling more than five million copies within its first year and earning a BAFTA Games Award for narrative.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Warhorse competes in premium open-world RPG market dominated by Bethesda (Elder Scrolls, Fallout), CD Projekt Red (Witcher), and Larian Studios (Baldur's Gate 3). Kingdom Come's historical authenticity and grounded combat mechanics differentiate it from fantasy alternatives, positioning the studio uniquely for adult-oriented medieval simulators.
Industry Context
Warhorse Studios operates in Premium open-world RPG development.
Key facts
Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: Prague, Czech Republic · Employees: ~250