Medieval RPG Breaks Sales Records

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Achieves Phenomenal Launch Success

A Resounding Triumph Across Platforms

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has experienced a spectacular launch, boasting impressive sales figures and overwhelmingly positive critical reception across all platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on Twitter (X) that the game surpassed 1 million copies sold within 24 hours of its February 4, 2025 release, significantly outpacing its predecessor's nine-day milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, eclipsing KCD1's all-time high of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent 12th position among PlayStation games in the U.S. as featured on the PS Store homepage. OpenCritic awarded the game a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a remarkable 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback

Despite the largely positive response, KCD2 has faced some criticism and negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra addressed these concerns directly on Twitter (X), acknowledging the discrepancies between the game's overall average rating and certain lower scores from specific outlets. He publicly responded to reviews that characterized gameplay as a "slog" or overly demanding, questioning the journalistic integrity of these assessments.

Countering Online Backlash

Vávra also actively countered online attacks targeting KCD2's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He called out Metacritic user reviews labeling the game as "historically inaccurate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) propaganda," urging fans to review the game and report any automated negative comments. He reiterated that LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional and dependent on player choices within the game's expansive open-world medieval setting.