Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving remarkable success right from its launch. This sequel has not only garnered positive reviews but also reached significant sales milestones. Dive into the details of its day one triumph and discover 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 stormed onto the scene with unprecedented success, boasting impressive sales figures and glowing reviews across all platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on Twitter (X) that KCD2 sold over 1 million copies within the first 24 hours of its launch on February 4, 2025. This achievement eclipses the performance of its predecessor, which took nine days to reach the same milestone.

According to SteamDB, KCD2 has seen a peak of 176,285 concurrent players in the last 6 hours, significantly surpassing the all-time peak of 96,069 players for the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. On the PlayStation front, KCD2 ranks 12th among all games in the U.S., as showcased on the PS store homepage.

The game has earned a "Mighty" rating from OpenCritic, with an impressive score of 89 and a 97% critic recommendation rate, underscoring its broad appeal and critical acclaim.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Creative Director Responds To Negative Reviews

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics, KCD2 has faced some criticism and negative reviews. Daniel Vávra, the Creative Director of KCD2, took to Twitter (X) to address these critiques. Some reviewers described the game as a "slog" and suggested it requires more effort to play than necessary, resulting in lower scores that impacted the game's overall rating on OpenCritic. Vávra responded with a touch of sarcasm, questioning the "excellent journalistic standards" of these critics.

Ongoing Online Criticism On Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Vávra has also been vocal about the ongoing online criticism targeting KCD2, particularly regarding the inclusion of same-sex romance options. He called out Metacritic user reviews that criticized the game as "historically inaccurate" and a "DEI game." Vávra emphasized that the LGBTQ+ content in KCD2 is optional and depends entirely on player choices, aligning with the game's open-world medieval setting where players have the freedom to shape their experience.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's launch has been a testament to its appeal and the dedication of its developers. As players continue to explore its vast world, the game's success story is just beginning.