Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had an incredibly successful launch, achieving $1 million in sales within the first 24 hours and garnering positive reviews. Dive into the details of the game's day one triumph and discover an exciting Easter egg that players have uncovered.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Massive Success At Launch
Overwhelming Hit in Sales and Popularity Across All Platforms
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has taken the gaming world by storm with its stellar launch performance. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the game sold over 1 million copies on its launch day, February 4, 2025. This impressive feat eclipses the performance of its predecessor, which took over nine days to reach the same milestone.
According to SteamDB, KCD2 has seen an astounding 176,285 concurrent players in the last 6 hours, surpassing the all-time peak of 96,069 players for KCD1. On the PlayStation Store in the U.S., KCD2 ranks 12th among all games at the time of writing, showcasing its widespread appeal.
The game has also earned a "Mighty" rating on OpenCritic, with a score of 89 and a 97% critic recommendation rate, underscoring its critical acclaim.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Creative Director Responds To Negative Reviews
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics, KCD2 has not been immune to criticism. Creative Director Daniel Vávra took to X to address the negative reviews and ratings the game received from certain outlets. Some critics described the gameplay as a "slog" and suggested it required more effort than it should. These lower scores impacted the game's overall rating on OpenCritic. Vávra responded with sarcasm, highlighting what he perceived as a lack of journalistic integrity in these reviews.
Ongoing Online Criticism On Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Vávra has also been vocal about ongoing online criticism targeting KCD2, particularly regarding the inclusion of same-sex romance options. On X, he criticized Metacritic user reviews that accused the game of being "historically inaccurate" and a "DEI game." He urged fans to review the game and report any bot-generated negative comments on review sites.
He clarified that the LGBTQ+ content in KCD2 is optional, emphasizing that player choice is central to the game's open-world medieval setting. This allows players to tailor their experience according to their preferences.
With its remarkable launch success and engaging gameplay, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues to captivate players and spark discussions across the gaming community.
