Warhorse Studios' upcoming Kingdom Come game may feature online multiplayer, according to a recent trademark filing.
A recent trademark filing has offered the first substantive details regarding Warhorse Studios' next installment in the Kingdom Come series. The filing, discovered by a pop-culture and gaming website, indicates a potential title for the upcoming open-world RPG and hints at a significant departure from the franchise's established gameplay mechanics.
The trademark, filed on July 23rd, is for 'Kingdom Come Salvation' as a video game and entertainment property. Its association with the same legal counsel behind the original Kingdom Come Deliverance trademark strongly suggests its authenticity and connection to Warhorse Studios. The accompanying graphic also aligns stylistically with the series' established visual identity.
Beyond a potential title, the filing includes a clause referencing 'online interactive features,' specifically 'entertainment services for matching users with computer games.' This language, while broad, could indicate the introduction of online multiplayer elements, a notable departure from the previous Kingdom Come games, which have exclusively been single-player RPGs.
Warhorse Studios has previously stated that the next Kingdom Come title will not be a direct sequel but rather a standalone open-world RPG set within the same universe, targeting a launch in the next fiscal year. Such a spin-off structure could accommodate major gameplay differences, including co-op, though the studio has yet to confirm any details, rendering this information speculative.
The potential insights from this trademark filing underscore a busy period for Warhorse Studios. Alongside this prospective Kingdom Come follow-up, the developer is also confirmed to be working on an open-world game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. These projects suggest a robust future for fans of expansive role-playing experiences, both solo and potentially collaborative.
