The Czech game studio Warhorse Studios announced on its website on 27 October 2026 that it had become the target of a cyberattack. According to the studio, the attack was aimed at gaining access to company systems and data.[1][2]
The studio's response
The studio said it is working with security experts and the relevant authorities to secure its systems, investigate the incident and assess its impact. It did not name any specific institutions.[1][2] Chief executive Martin Frývaldský described the event as a serious incident for the studio and for all those affected. According to him, the immediate priority is to secure the systems, establish the full extent of the breach and protect employees, partners and the community.[1][2] In view of the investigation, the studio is not providing further information and promised to publish it when possible.[1][2]
According to Novinky.cz, the studio did not say who is behind the attack, when the intrusion took place, or whether it affected personal data or materials for upcoming games.[2]
About the studio
Warhorse Studios is based in the Palmovka area of Prague and belongs to the Swedish group Embracer. It is the developer of the Kingdom Come: Deliverance game series, set in the early 15th century in the Czech lands. The second instalment was released in 2025. According to Echo24, the studio is working on a continuation of the series and on a role-playing game set in Tolkien's Middle-earth.[1]
Chronology
- — The game studio Warhorse, creator of the Kingdom Come series, said it is dealing with a cyberattack and is determining its impact. Echo24 Novinky.cz
Sources
- Echo24 — 27 October 2026
- Novinky.cz — 27 October 2026