Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – A Record-Breaking Launch

The highly anticipated Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has made an impressive mark in the gaming world since its release on February 4, 2025. Developed by Warhorse Studios, the sequel builds on the historical realism and deep storytelling of its predecessor, and early statistics reveal just how successful its launch has been.

Over 1 Million Copies Sold in 24 Hours

In just one day, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II surpassed 1 million copies sold across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This rapid success has positioned the game as one of the fastest-selling RPG titles of the year. (Source)

Steam Dominance

On Steam, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II hit a peak of 185,582 concurrent players on February 6, 2025, more than doubling the peak player count of the original game, which was around 96,000. This achievement has secured its place among Steam's Top 100 Most Played Games. 
 

Critical Acclaim

Critics have showered praise on the game’s open-world immersion, role-playing depth, and historical accuracy. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II currently holds:

• 88/100 on Metacritic
• 89/100 on OpenCritic

Publications such as PC Gamer described it as "ludicrously ambitious and peculiar," noting that the game’s rich narrative and refined combat system deliver a truly engaging experience. (Source)

Future Prospects

With both critical and commercial success, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is already being considered a strong contender for Game of the Year (GOTY) 2025. As fan and critic feedback continues to roll in, the game's long-term impact on the RPG genre looks promising.

Stay tuned for further updates on this groundbreaking title! Whether you’re a fan of historical RPGs or a newcomer to the series, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is shaping up to be a must-play experience of the year.