Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's Historical Consultant Rates the Game's Storyline as \"1 Out of 10\" for Realism

Joanna Novak, the historical consultant for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, offers fascinating insights into her work on both games, revealing the inherent challenges and compromises involved in blending historical accuracy with compelling gameplay. She points out that the game's narrative, focusing on protagonist Henry, significantly diverges from the likely realities of a 15th-century blacksmith's son's life.

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Novak candidly assesses the plot's historical accuracy as a mere "1 out of 10," acknowledging the deliberate narrative choices made by the developers. She explains that players gravitate towards classic "rags-to-riches" narratives featuring heroic figures interacting with historical icons and achieving extraordinary feats, a far cry from the often mundane realities of peasant life.

Regarding world-building and environment in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Warhorse Studios strived for authenticity, yet acknowledged limitations imposed by time, budget, and gameplay considerations. Certain compromises were necessary to meet modern player expectations, ensuring historical accuracy didn't overshadow enjoyment.

Despite these compromises, Novak expresses satisfaction with the numerous period-appropriate details incorporated into the game. However, she emphasizes the importance of avoiding misleading claims of complete realism or historical accuracy.