The New Lord of the Rings Game May Have Already Dodged the Biggest Open-World Game Trap

Warhorse Studios has confirmed it is making a Lord of the Rings RPG set in Middle-earth, after previously denying the rumors.

The article says the studio’s Kingdom Come: Deliverance-style focus on immersion and discovery could help the game avoid common open-world problems.

By leaning on proven worldbuilding and exploration design, the project could stand out as a fresh take on Tolkien’s universe.

That raises expectations for how a major fantasy license can be adapted into an open-world RPG.