Cyberattackers have breached the internal systems of Kingdom Come Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios and accessed company data. The Czech studio, which is currently working on a Lord of the Rings RPG, confirmed the news in a brief update on its website.
"Warhorse Studios confirms that it has been the target of a cyberattack. We are working with cybersecurity experts to secure our systems, investigate the incident, and assess its full impact," reads the post. "The attack involved unauthorized access to company systems as well as access to company data. We are coordinating with the relevant authorities as the investigation continues."
Company CEO Martin Frývaldský described the situation as a "serious incident" and said Warhorse is working to secure its systems in the aftermath of the attack and establish the full extent of the breach.
"We are dedicating the resources needed to address this situation and will communicate further information as soon as we responsibly can," he added. "As the investigation continues, Warhorse Studios is not conducting interviews or providing additional comments at this time. We will share further verified information when it becomes available."
Notable game companies including Clash of Clans maker Supercell and Monster Hunter developer Capcom have been targeted by cyberattacks in recent weeks.
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