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 required over nine days to reach the same milestone.
SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, eclipsing KCD1's all-time high of 96,069. At the time of writing, KCD2 holds a notable 12th position among all PlayStation games in the US, as featured on the PS Store homepage.
OpenCritic awarded the game a prestigious "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.
Addressing Critical Feedback
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics, KCD2 has not 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 described gameplay as arduous or overly demanding, impacting the overall OpenCritic aggregate score. Vávra responded to this criticism, subtly questioning the journalistic integrity of these reviews.
Countering Online Backlash
Vávra also engaged with online criticism targeting KCD2's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He publicly challenged several Metacritic user reviews that disparaged the game as "historically inaccurate DEI" (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). He urged fans to counter these negative reviews and report any automated (bot) postings on review platforms.
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 of KCD2.
