Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has taken the gaming world by storm with its successful launch, achieving $1 million in sales and garnering overwhelmingly positive reviews. Dive in to discover more about the game's impressive day one success and an intriguing 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 soared to new heights at launch, achieving remarkable sales figures and positive reviews across all gaming platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on Twitter (X) that KCD2 sold over 1 million copies within the first 24 hours of its release on February 4, 2025. This achievement significantly outpaces its predecessor, which took nine days to reach the same sales milestone.
According to SteamDB, KCD2 has seen an impressive 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 strong appeal on console platforms as well.
The game has earned a "Mighty" rating from OpenCritic, boasting a score of 89 and a 97% critic recommendation rate, reflecting its high quality and widespread 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 Twitter (X) to address the negative ratings the game received from some review outlets. Certain critics described the gameplay experience as a "slog" and suggested the game required more effort to play than it should.
These lower scores have impacted the game's overall rating on OpenCritic, which aggregates scores from various sources. Vávra responded to these critiques on social media, humorously questioning the "excellent journalistic standards" of the outlets that gave KCD2 lower scores.
Ongoing Online Criticism of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Vávra has also been vocal about defending KCD2 against online criticism, particularly from those who have attacked the game for including same-sex romance options. On Twitter (X), he called out several Metacritic user reviews that labeled KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game." He encouraged fans to review the game positively and report any bot-generated negative comments on review sites.
Vávra emphasized that the inclusion of LGBTQ+ content in KCD2 is entirely optional, depending on the player's choices. As an open-world medieval RPG, KCD2 offers players numerous ways to engage with the game, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it according to their preferences.
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