"This is a serious incident" - Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse suffers cyberattack

Warhorse, the developers behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and a forthcoming Lord of the Rings RPG, have announced that their studio has fallen victim to a cyberattack. The studio is actively working to secure their systems and data, as well as determining the full scope of the incident. Warhorse has collaborated with cybersecurity experts to address the situation, coordinating with relevant authorities throughout the investigation.

The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to company systems and data. Warhorse's CEO, Martin Frývaldský, emphasized that securing their systems and assessing the full impact of the breach were the immediate priorities. The studio plans to communicate further information once they have verified details. This incident underscores the risks faced by companies in the gaming industry, including the potential for premature leaks and the broader security concerns arising from the escalating threat of AI-enabled hacking.