Warhorse Studios Confirms Cyberattack Accessing Company Systems and Data
The Czech developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance II says attackers gained unauthorized access to its systems and data, and is working with security experts and authorities.
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Warhorse Studios, the Czech developer known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, has confirmed that it was targeted by a cyberattack involving unauthorized access to its company systems and data.
According to a statement published on the studio's website and reported by GamesIndustry.biz and TechPowerUp, the developer is working with cybersecurity experts to secure its systems and determine the full scope of the breach. The studio said it is also coordinating with relevant authorities, which it did not identify.
TechPowerUp reported that a shorter message appeared on the studio's X account on October 27, in which Warhorse apologised to players and thanked them for their support. CEO Martin Frývaldský described the incident as serious for the studio and everyone affected, saying the priority is to secure systems, establish the extent of the breach, and protect employees, partners, and the community.
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