Warhorse Studios’ highly anticipated RPG, Kingdom Come Deliverance II, has shattered expectations by recouping its entire €40 million development budget in just 24 hours.
With over a million copies sold since launch, the sequel has far surpassed its predecessor’s initial performance and established itself as a major success in the RPG genre.
A Record-Breaking Launch
Just a day after its release, Kingdom Come Deliverance II has already hit a significant milestone, proving that Warhorse Studios’ commitment to realism and historical accuracy has resonated strongly with players.
To put this achievement into perspective, the original Kingdom Come Deliverance took ten days to reach the same sales mark. Given that the first game was a new IP with mixed initial reviews, this rapid success for the sequel is even more impressive.
Surpassing the First Game’s Popularity
Not only has Kingdom Come Deliverance II sold well, but it has also attracted an enormous player base. According to SteamDB, the game has reached a peak of 177,370 concurrent players, placing it among the top 100 most-played games on Steam.
This figure easily surpasses the first installment’s peak of 96,069 concurrent players, reinforcing the franchise’s growing popularity.
What Makes Kingdom Come Deliverance II Stand Out?
Several key factors contribute to the game’s overwhelming success:
- Enhanced Realism: The sequel builds upon its predecessor’s immersive medieval experience with improved combat mechanics, deeper storytelling, and a refined survival system.
- Expansive Open World: Players can explore an even larger and more detailed medieval Bohemia, filled with dynamic quests and historical accuracy.
- Improved Combat System: The game refines its distinctive melee combat with better animations, enhanced AI, and more diverse weapons.
- Stronger Technical Performance: With better optimization and graphical upgrades, the sequel addresses many of the issues that players faced in the first game.
- Positive Reception: Unlike its predecessor’s mixed launch reception, Kingdom Come Deliverance II currently holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with nearly 10,000 reviews.
A Promising Start for February’s Gaming Lineup
The gaming industry is off to a strong start in February, with Kingdom Come Deliverance II leading the charge. As the weekend approaches, concurrent player numbers are expected to rise even further. However, this isn’t the only major release of the month.
Civilization VII is set to launch on February 11, though its early-access version has received a more lukewarm reception. Meanwhile, Monster Hunter Wilds is poised to be one of the biggest releases of the year, potentially setting new records for Capcom’s long-running franchise.
Conclusion
Kingdom Come Deliverance II has already cemented itself as one of the biggest RPG successes of the year. With record-breaking sales, a thriving player base, and overwhelmingly positive reception, Warhorse Studios has proven that historical RPGs can be both niche and commercially successful.
The question now is just how far this medieval epic will go in the coming weeks.