Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hits Sales Milestone

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, eclipsing KCD1's all-time peak of 96,069. 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 KCD2 a "Mighty" rating, boasting an impressive 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback

Despite the largely positive reception, KCD2 hasn't been without its detractors. Creative Director Daniel Vávra responded publicly on Twitter (X) to some negative reviews, acknowledging the disparity between the game's overall average score and certain outlier reviews. He addressed criticisms describing the gameplay as a "slog" or overly demanding, noting the impact these reviews had on the aggregated OpenCritic score. Vávra's responses, while acknowledging the feedback, also expressed his perspective on the journalistic standards of those providing less favorable reviews.

Countering Online Backlash

Vávra also actively engaged with online criticism targeting KCD2's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He directly addressed Metacritic user reviews labeling the game as "historically inaccurate DEI [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] game," urging fans to counter negative reviews and report any automated or malicious postings. He reiterated that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional and depends solely on player choices within the game's expansive open-world medieval setting.