Embracer Lord of the Rings Warhorse

This rumor is gaining momentum, as more and more sources appear to be confirming it. It seems that Embracer Group, which owns the rights to LOTR video games, has opted to entrust the Czech studio Warhorse with developing the new game within the franchise based on Tolkien’s popular work.

And, of course, this seems like very good news, as if Warhorse has achieved anything, it is carving out a well-deserved reputation as a developer following the two instalments of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

And where does this rumor come from? Well, we have to thank user hiberner toujours on Resetera for digging up a statement from Polish industry veteran Ryszard Chojnowski, who had already heard rumours about this months ago, which he didn’t believe at the time, but which have been reaching him from multiple sources ever since.

The new LOTR game is expected to be an open-world title, so with Warhorse behind it, given their experience and talent, we’d be very keen to see what comes of it.

And what about you – would you like this to turn out to be true?