The creator of Kingdom Come: Deliverance has abandoned game development and moved on to making films about Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Short news

*Director‑screenwriter Daniel Vavra, known as the creator of Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its sequels, has temporarily left game development at Warhorse Studios.*

What’s happening
- Vavra’s new assignment

CEO Martin Frývaldský told CzechCrunch that Vavra is now working on a film adaptation of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. He is responsible for the screenplay and already has a draft ready.

- Adaptation format

The format hasn’t been decided yet – it could be either a feature film or a series. Warhorse intends to keep creative control and does not plan to simply sell the rights.

- Negotiations with partners

The studio is already in talks with potential film partners; “we feel industry interest” says Frývaldský.

Why Vavra left development
- No disagreements

Frývaldský stresses that the departure isn’t due to conflicts. Dan has successfully finished three world‑class games (Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven and two KCD titles) and has long wanted to try his hand in another field.

Team changes
- New creative leaders

Two new leaders have taken his place: Prokop Jirsa – lead designer at Warhorse, and Viktor Bocan – design director.

What’s next for Warhorse
- Completed storyline

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and all its expansions finished the story of Indržih from Skalitca.

- Future RPG

Rumors say the studio’s next major game will be fantasy‑based.

Thus, Daniel Vavra will focus on the adaptation, while Warhorse’s team continues work on a new RPG series in a different genre.