We’re following up on a potentially big development for fans of the Kingdom Come series: a newly discovered trademark application allegedly lists Kingdom Come Salvation as the next entry in the franchise. Take this with a pinch of salt for now, but if true the filing could be our clearest sign yet of what Warhorse Studios is planning next.
What Was Reported
According to Push Square, a trademark listing has been located on the website for the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that names Kingdom Come Salvation. The owner listed on the trademark is Warhorse Studios, the developer behind the previous two Kingdom Come games.
Push Square notes that the trademark's description includes language that could imply some kind of multiplayer or social feature — specifically the phrase "entertainment services for matching users with computer games." That wording has led some observers to suggest the listing hints at multiplayer elements, though that interpretation is speculative.
The Source & Credibility
This report draws on a chain of publicly noted filings and coverage: the discovery was flagged by The Phrasemaker and highlighted on the EUIPO website, then reported by Push Square. The trademark listing itself is the central piece of evidence being discussed.
- EUIPO Listing: The actual trademark application is the document cited as the basis for the claim that the name Kingdom Come Salvation exists.
- Owner Name: The filing lists Warhorse Studios as the owner, linking it to the studio that made the previous two games in the series.
- Secondary Coverage: The chain of reporting includes The Phrasemaker and Push Square, which is the outlet that brought broader attention to the filing.
These elements make the trademark discovery a concrete lead, but it’s important to be cautious — a trademark application alone does not confirm development details, platforms, or final product scope. We’re calling this a rumor for that reason: the paperwork is real (per Push Square), but what it represents in practice remains uncertain.
What It Could Mean
If the trademark genuinely relates to Warhorse's next Kingdom Come project, there are a few immediate implications to consider — and a few reasons to remain skeptical.
- Title Confirmation: The simplest reading is that the next Kingdom Come instalment may be called Kingdom Come Salvation. If true, that would give fans the first confirmed name for the new game.
- Potential Multiplayer: The listing’s phrase "entertainment services for matching users with computer games" could be interpreted as hinting at some multiplayer, matchmaking, or social feature. That’s speculative — trademarks often use broad, catch-all descriptions — but it’s an eyebrow-raising detail.
- Development Context: Push Square reminds readers that Warhorse Studios is reportedly working on two open-world RPG projects: one linked to Lord of the Rings, and another Kingdom Come title. If the trademark ties to the latter, it would align the name with that known project.
- Announcement Timing: Push Square suggests the filing emerged within "touching distance of Gamescom" and speculates the title could be revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live. That’s expressly framed as the outlet’s own guess, not a confirmation.
- Release Ambition: Also per Push Square, Warhorse has said the aim is to release this game within the next fiscal year. That claim, if connected to the trademark, would suggest the project is not some distant concept — but again, take this with a pinch of salt.
All of these inferences depend on the trademark actually representing an active plan to ship a game called Kingdom Come Salvation. Trademarks are valuable tools for studios, but they are not definitive proof of content or features on their own.
Why This Matters
For fans of the series and observers of Warhorse’s output, the possibility of Kingdom Come Salvation is noteworthy. A confirmed next instalment would mark continuity for a studio that has previously focused on immersive single-player RPGs, and the odd phrasing in the filing raises new questions about scope and systems.
We remain sceptical but intrigued. Trademark filings have a long history of foreshadowing projects — yet they also sometimes represent placeholder protections or unrelated plans. As always, consider this a lead rather than a confirmation: we’ll be watching for any official word from Warhorse Studios or further documentation on the EUIPO site.
Are you excited by the prospect of Kingdom Come Salvation, or do you think this is just corporate housekeeping? Tell us what you think and we’ll continue to follow this rumor as more facts emerge.
