{"id":33346,"date":"2026-05-02T04:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T04:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=33346"},"modified":"2026-05-02T04:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T04:33:04","slug":"kingdom-come-studio-responds-to-speculations-regarding-the-creation-of-lord-of-the-rings-rpg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=33346","title":{"rendered":"Kingdom Come Studio Responds to Speculations Regarding the Creation of Lord of the Rings RPG"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Checkpoint Roundup for May 1, 2026**<\/p>\n

Robust sales indicate that **Pragmata** could have established itself as Capcom\u2019s newest long-term franchise. The thrill doesn\u2019t stop there; a competitive bidding process is happening among Hollywood studios eager to acquire the rights for the much-anticipated **Battlefield** film. Furthermore, excitement is mounting regarding the timeline for Valve’s Steam Machine pre-orders to commence. These highlights are merely a snapshot of the extensive gaming and entertainment news presented in **Kotaku’s** daily Checkpoint roundup.<\/p>\n

**Saros Star Rahul Kohli Comments on Game Reviews**<\/p>\n

In a recent live stream, **Rahul Kohli**, the lead in the roguelike horror shooter **Saros**, playfully criticized **IGN** for awarding the game a 7\/10 score. As a lighthearted remark, Kohli joins other gaming personalities who have weighed in on review ratings, sparking a renewed conversation about the importance and consequences of game review scoring systems. Notably, **Kotaku** maintains its objectivity by abstaining from assigning scores to games.<\/p>\n

**Warhorse Studios Teases Future Projects**<\/p>\n

During a Reddit AMA, the crew at **Warhorse Studios**, creators of **Kingdom Come: Deliverance**, stayed tight-lipped regarding upcoming projects while discussing recent AI controversies. Addressing rumors about a possible **Lord of the Rings** game, community manager **Tom Grey** humorously noted the challenge of commenting on future endeavors without a time machine. Nonetheless, content director **Ondrej Bittner** hinted at a grand, immersive RPG in development, raising questions about whether it could be a sequel or a completely new title.<\/p>\n

**Bidding War for Battlefield Movie Rights**<\/p>\n

According to **The Wrap**, numerous studios, including **Warner Bros. Discovery**, **Amazon MGM Studios**, **Sony**, **Universal**, and **Netflix**, are keen to secure the rights to the **Battlefield** movie, particularly following the success of **Battlefield 6**. The project is still without a script, but seasoned filmmaker **Christopher McQuarrie**, known for his contributions to the **Mission: Impossible** series, is set to write and direct.<\/p>\n

**Possibility of Pragmata 2**<\/p>\n

Reports from **Push Square** indicate that Capcom\u2019s chief operating officer **Rob Dyer** expressed hope regarding the prospects of **Pragmata 2**. He emphasized the development team’s dedication to enhancing the original game based on input from the U.S. office, implying that there is potential for further development within the franchise.<\/p>\n

**Culdcept Making a Comeback**<\/p>\n

JRPG enthusiasts can celebrate, as the original **Culdcept** series is set to return. Named **Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute**, the remaster will introduce English-speaking players to the game on September 8, featuring new quality-of-life improvements.<\/p>\n

**Rumors Surrounding Injustice 3**<\/p>\n

In a recent update, insider **MultiverSusie**, recognized for revealing information regarding gaming projects, has raised doubts about the existence of **Injustice 3**. There is speculation that developer **NeatherRealms** may be directing their efforts towards a broader DC Universe fighting game, creating uncertainty among fans of superhero fighting games.<\/p>\n

**Updates on Steam Machine Launch**<\/p>\n

Lastly, **video game hardware leaker** Bradley Lynch points out that Valve’s U.S. distribution center is starting to receive shipments labeled as \u201cgame consoles,\u201d boosting hopes that pre-orders for the long-awaited Steam Machine could soon be launched.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more thrilling news in gaming and entertainment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

**Checkpoint Roundup for May 1, 2026**<\/p>\n

Robust sales indicate that **Pragmata** could have established itself as Capcom\u2019s newest long-term franchise. The thrill doesn\u2019t stop there; a competitive bidding process is happening among Hollywood studios eager to acquire the rights for the much-anticipated **Battlefield** film. Furthermore, excitement is mounting regarding the timeline for Valve’s Steam Machine pre-orders to commence. These highlights are merely a snapshot of the extensive gaming and entertainment news presented in **Kotaku’s** daily Checkpoint roundup.<\/p>\n

**Saros Star Rahul Kohli Comments on Game Reviews**<\/p>\n

In a recent live stream, **Rahul Kohli**, the lead in the roguelike horror shooter **Saros**, playfully criticized **IGN** for awarding the game a 7\/10 score. As a lighthearted remark, Kohli joins other gaming personalities who have weighed in on review ratings, sparking a renewed conversation about the importance and consequences of game review scoring systems. Notably, **Kotaku** maintains its objectivity by abstaining from assigning scores to games.<\/p>\n

**Warhorse Studios Teases Future Projects**<\/p>\n

During a Reddit AMA, the crew at **Warhorse Studios**, creators of **Kingdom Come: Deliverance**, stayed tight-lipped regarding upcoming projects while discussing recent AI controversies. Addressing rumors about a possible **Lord of the Rings** game, community manager **Tom Grey** humorously noted the challenge of commenting on future endeavors without a time machine. Nonetheless, content director **Ondrej Bittner** hinted at a grand, immersive RPG in development, raising questions about whether it could be a sequel or a completely new title.<\/p>\n

**Bidding War for Battlefield Movie Rights**<\/p>\n

According to **The Wrap**, numerous studios, including **Warner Bros. Discovery**, **Amazon MGM Studios**, **Sony**, **Universal**, and **Netflix**, are keen to secure the rights to the **Battlefield** movie, particularly following the success of **Battlefield 6**. The project is still without a script, but seasoned filmmaker **Christopher McQuarrie**, known for his contributions to the **Mission: Impossible** series, is set to write and direct.<\/p>\n

**Possibility of Pragmata 2**<\/p>\n

Reports from **Push Square** indicate that Capcom\u2019s chief operating officer **Rob Dyer** expressed hope regarding the prospects of **Pragmata 2**. He emphasized the development team’s dedication to enhancing the original game based on input from the U.S. office, implying that there is potential for further development within the franchise.<\/p>\n

**Culdcept Making a Comeback**<\/p>\n

JRPG enthusiasts can celebrate, as the original **Culdcept** series is set to return. Named **Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute**, the remaster will introduce English-speaking players to the game on September 8, featuring new quality-of-life improvements.<\/p>\n

**Rumors Surrounding Injustice 3**<\/p>\n

In a recent update, insider **MultiverSusie**, recognized for revealing information regarding gaming projects, has raised doubts about the existence of **Injustice 3**. There is speculation that developer **NeatherRealms** may be directing their efforts towards a broader DC Universe fighting game, creating uncertainty among fans of superhero fighting games.<\/p>\n

**Updates on Steam Machine Launch**<\/p>\n

Lastly, **video game hardware leaker** Bradley Lynch points out that Valve’s U.S. distribution center is starting to receive shipments labeled as \u201cgame consoles,\u201d boosting hopes that pre-orders for the long-awaited Steam Machine could soon be launched.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more thrilling news in gaming and entertainment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33347,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33346"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33346\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/33347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=33346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=33346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}