Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving a remarkable feat by selling 1 million copies within the first 24 hours of its launch. This success story is further sweetened by overwhelmingly positive reviews from both fans and critics. Dive in to explore the game's phenomenal day-one achievements 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 hit the ground running with an impressive launch, garnering both stellar sales figures and glowing reviews across various platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on Twitter (X) that KCD2 achieved the milestone of selling over 1 million copies on its launch day, February 4, 2025. This achievement significantly outpaces its predecessor, which took over nine days to reach the same sales figure.
SteamDB data reveals that KCD2 has seen a peak of 176,285 concurrent players within the last 6 hours as of this writing, surpassing the all-time peak of 96,069 players for the original game. On the PlayStation Store in the U.S., KCD2 currently ranks 12th among all games, reflecting its widespread popularity.
Additionally, KCD2 has earned a "Mighty" rating on OpenCritic, scoring an impressive 89 with a 97% critic recommendation rate, underscoring its critical acclaim.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Creative Director Responds to Negative Reviews
Despite the game's broad acclaim, KCD2 has not been immune to criticism. Creative Director Daniel Vávra took to Twitter (X) to address the negative reviews and ratings from some critics. Certain review outlets have given KCD2 lower scores, describing the gameplay as a "slog" and suggesting it requires more effort than it should. These lower scores have impacted the game's overall rating on OpenCritic. Vávra has publicly responded to these critiques, humorously critiquing the "excellent journalistic standards" of these outlets.
Ongoing Online Criticism of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The game has also faced backlash from some quarters regarding its inclusion of same-sex romance options. Vávra has actively countered these criticisms on Twitter (X), calling out Metacritic user reviews that branded KCD2 as "historically inaccurate" and a "DEI game." He urged fans to leave genuine reviews and report any bot-generated negative comments. Vávra emphasized that the game's LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, aligning with the open-world nature of KCD2, where player choice is paramount in shaping their gaming experience.
