Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hits Major Sales Milestone

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Sells 1 Million Copies in 24 Hours

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 feat significantly exceeding its predecessor's nine-day 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. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent position, ranking 12th among 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 largely positive reception, KCD2 has faced some criticism. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged these negative reviews on Twitter (X), addressing concerns raised by certain outlets that described the gameplay as tedious or overly demanding. He responded to these lower-than-average scores, highlighting what he perceived as inconsistencies in their journalistic standards.

Countering Online Backlash

Vávra also actively engaged with online criticism targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He publicly called out 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 game's open-world nature and player agency in shaping their experience.