Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 achieves phenomenal success, selling one million copies within a single day of its release.
Warhorse Studios' medieval RPG sequel debuted on February 4th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Its immediate impact is evident in its rapid ascent to the top ranks of Steam's most played games. The game peaked at 159,351 concurrent players on Steam, significantly surpassing the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance's peak of 96,069 concurrent players seven years prior. The actual peak player count is likely higher, considering the console releases, though precise figures remain unavailable from Sony and Microsoft.
Warhorse Studios celebrated the launch as a "triumph," signifying a substantial achievement for the Czech developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.
AnswerSee ResultsThe game's continued success is promising, currently holding the top spot on Steam's global revenue charts, outperforming titles like Counter-Strike 2, Civilization 7, and Monster Hunter: Wilds.
IGN awarded Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a 9/10 rating, praising its "excellent melee combat and exceptional story," calling it a successful sequel that fulfills the promise of its predecessor.
For newcomers, helpful resources include guides on initial actions, rapid early-game wealth accumulation, a comprehensive walkthrough, activity and task guides, side quest coverage, and even cheat codes and console commands.