Warhorse Studios Confirm Cyberattack, Investigating Damage
- Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has confirmed a “serious” cyberattack.
- The studio is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to assess the impact of the breach.
- CEO Martin Frývaldský emphasized the priority of securing systems and protecting stakeholders.
Warhorse Studios, renowned for its game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has announced that it has experienced a “serious” cyberattack. The studio is actively working to ascertain the “full extent” of the breach’s effects.
In a public statement addressed to its community, the studio said, “We’re sorry to share that Warhorse Studios has been hit by a cyberattack. We’re working with cybersecurity specialists to secure our systems and understand the full extent of what happened. Thank you for standing with us.” This message was issued at 11 am GMT, and there have been no further updates from the studio since. Inquiries have been made regarding any new developments.
In a related Czech report, Warhorse CEO Martin Frývaldský stated, “This is a serious incident for Warhorse Studios and for everyone affected. Our immediate priority is to secure our systems, determine the full extent of the breach, and take all necessary steps to protect our employees, partners, and our community. We are devoting all necessary resources and capabilities to resolving this situation.”
The studio is currently focused on developing two games, including an open-world Middle-earth role-playing game based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Additionally, it is working on a new adventure in the Kingdom Come series, which may refer to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3, and is also involved in the production of a Kingdom Come: Deliverance film.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
