Ethan Crossfield 
Cyberattacks have become an increasingly serious risk for game developers, where compromised systems can disrupt production, expose unreleased projects, and put employee information at risk. Warhorse Studios, the Prague-based team behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has now confirmed that it is dealing with a cyberattack and is assessing the incident with outside cybersecurity support.
Warhorse is securing its systems
Warhorse Studios disclosed the attack in a social media statement published on the morning of October 27. The developer said it is working with cybersecurity specialists to protect its IT environment and establish the full scope of the breach. The studio has not publicly identified who was behind the attack, how access may have been obtained, or what the attackers were seeking. There is also no confirmation that any internal files, personal data, or game assets were taken. Until Warhorse completes its investigation, the practical consequences for the company remain unclear.
Two major projects could be affected
The timing matters because Warhorse has two confirmed games in active development: a new instalment in the Kingdom Come series and a licensed open-world RPG set in The Lord of the Rings universe. Neither project has been linked to a delay, leak, or production disruption so far. No Warhorse-related materials had surfaced publicly at the time of the report. Still, attacks against studios can create problems even when stolen content does not immediately emerge, as teams may need to isolate systems, review access, and restore secure workflows. Players will be watching for any future update on whether development schedules have changed.
A growing threat across gaming
Recent incidents underline why a breach can quickly become a major industry story. Valve previously warned customers after a cyberattack hit a company it uses for hardware distribution, raising concerns that purchaser information may have been exposed. Gears of War: E-Day also suffered a DDoS attack that prevented players from accessing multiplayer matches. The most damaging example remains the 2023 ransomware attack on Insomniac Games. After the studio declined a ransom demand, attackers released a large cache of data that included an early Marvel's Wolverine build, details of unreleased projects, and employee information. Warhorse has not indicated that its case resembles that attack.
Key points
- Warhorse Studios confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack on October 27.
- The studio is using cybersecurity specialists while it investigates the incident.
- The extent of any data access, theft, or operational disruption has not been disclosed.
- There are no confirmed leaks or announced delays for Warhorse's upcoming games.
Expert View
For Warhorse, the immediate issue is not only whether unreleased material appears online, but whether the studio can preserve secure development operations without slowing two high-profile projects. The incident is another reminder that cybersecurity now affects game communities directly: players may face service disruption, while developers risk losing control of confidential work and sensitive staff data. Clear follow-up from the studio will be important as its investigation progresses.
