Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Phenomenal Debut: One Million Copies Sold in a Day
A Resounding Success Across Platforms
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has experienced a spectacular launch, achieving both critical acclaim and impressive sales figures across all platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on Twitter (X) that the game surpassed one million copies sold within 24 hours of its February 4, 2025 release – a significant achievement surpassing its predecessor's nine-day milestone.
SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, significantly outperforming KCD1's all-time high of 96,069 players. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent 12th position among PlayStation games in the US, as featured on the PS Store homepage. OpenCritic awarded the game a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a remarkable 97% critic recommendation rate.
Addressing Critical Feedback
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception, KCD2 has faced some criticism and negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra responded directly to these critiques on Twitter (X), acknowledging the disparity between the game's generally high rating and some significantly lower scores from specific outlets. These lower scores often cited gameplay as tedious or overly demanding. Vávra publicly addressed these reviews, subtly questioning the journalistic integrity of the sources.
Countering Online Backlash
Vávra also engaged with online criticism targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He called out several Metacritic user reviews that labeled KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game," urging fans to review the game and report any automated negative comments. He reiterated that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing the player's agency in shaping their experience within the expansive open-world medieval setting.
