Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Phenomenal Debut: A 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. This achievement significantly outpaces its predecessor, which took over nine days to reach the same milestone.
SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count exceeding 176,285 within a six-hour period, dwarfing KCD1's all-time peak of 96,069 players. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent position, ranking 12th among all PlayStation games in the U.S. on the PS Store homepage at the time of this writing. OpenCritic awarded the game a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.
Addressing Critical Feedback
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception, KCD2 hasn't been without its detractors. Creative Director Daniel Vávra addressed some negative reviews on Twitter (X), acknowledging the disparity between the game's generally high ratings and certain lower scores from specific outlets. These outlets criticized aspects of gameplay, describing the experience as arduous or overly demanding. Vávra responded to these criticisms, subtly questioning the reviewers' journalistic integrity.
Countering Online Backlash
Vávra also engaged with online criticism targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He directly challenged Metacritic user reviews that labeled KCD2 as "historically inaccurate DEI [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] 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 in-game experience within the expansive world of this medieval RPG.
