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Updated · IGN · Aug 13
Embracer Targets 3 Major Games by April 2028 as Metro 2039 Hits 1 Million Wishlists
Updated
Updated · IGN · Aug 13

Embracer Targets 3 Major Games by April 2028 as Metro 2039 Hits 1 Million Wishlists

3 articles · Updated · IGN · Aug 13

Summary

  • Tomb Raider: Catalyst, the next Kingdom Come game and Darksiders 4 are now slated for Embracer’s fiscal 2027/28, putting all three releases between April 2027 and March 2028.
  • Metro 2039 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remain on track for February 2027, giving Embracer two nearer-term launches before that bigger 2028 wave.
  • 1 million wishlists for Metro 2039 were reached faster than for any previous Embracer title, with the company saying momentum is still running ahead of expectations.
  • Warhorse is also developing an open-world Middle-earth RPG with no release window yet, while delayed RTS title Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 is now set for December 2026.
  • Fellowship Entertainment—the unit Embracer is spinning off—holds rights to Tomb Raider, Lord of the Rings, Darksiders, Kingdom Come and Metro, underscoring how the schedule update spans several core franchises.

Insights

With a Middle-earth RPG also in the works, can Warhorse truly deliver another flawless Kingdom Come experience by 2028?
Could the rumored Kingdom Come: Salvation sacrifice the series' beloved depth for a faster, investor-pleasing release schedule?