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Kingdom Come Salvation may be the next Medieval RPG from Warhorse, and it could have some sort of multi-player functionality, too
A trademark filing suggests Warhorse Studios’ next Kingdom Come game could be called Kingdom Come Salvation and may include online or multiplayer features. The filing is not confirmation of the project, but it matters because it offers the first potential name and hints that the traditionally single-player medieval RPG series could broaden its format.
The trademark was filed with the EU Intellectual Property Office on 23 July and covers gaming software plus services for matching users with games and providing online game services. Although Warhorse is not named in the filing, it originates from Czechia and uses Kingdom Come-style branding; the studio has previously said its next open-world RPG could arrive in the 2027/28 financial year, between April 2027 and March 2028. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has sold more than five million copies.
In short
- Trademark hints at Kingdom Come Salvation as Warhorse’s next game.
- Filing suggests possible online or multiplayer functionality.
- A release may come between April 2027 and March 2028.
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The case for
Adding multiplayer could significantly broaden Kingdom Come's appeal and commercial reach whilst offering players the chance to experience the immersive medieval world alongside friends. Multiplayer features could facilitate cooperative gameplay, shared exploration, and community engagement, helping the franchise compete in an increasingly multiplayer-focused gaming landscape and capitalising on the five million copies sold of Deliverance 2.
The case against
Kingdom Come's critical and commercial success stems from its singular commitment to immersive single-player experience and narrative focus, which multiplayer features typically undermine through design compromises and live-service demands. Adding multiplayer risks alienating the dedicated fanbase that chose this franchise precisely for its distinctive alternative to mainstream multiplayer games, potentially requiring resource reallocation away from the deep single-player content that defines the series.
Explained simply
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval role-playing game series made by Czech studio Warhorse Studios. The games feature detailed historical settings and single-player gameplay, with the second title selling over five million copies worldwide.
The studio is developing a third Kingdom Come game expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028. According to recent reports, the new game may include multiplayer or online features, moving away from the series' traditional single-player format.
The Kingdom Come series has so far consisted of single-player experiences focused on medieval storytelling and exploration. Incorporating multiplayer or online features would represent a substantial shift from this core design approach.