"Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Shatters Player Records Repeatedly"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been shattering its concurrent player records on Steam every day since its release. Dive into the details of its phenomenal success and what the future holds for this captivating game.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Opening Weekend Success

250,000+ Concurrent Steam Players And Counting

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has soared to new heights, reaching over 250,000 concurrent Steam players by February 9, 2025. Creative Director Daniel Vávra proudly shared on Twitter (X) that the game hit a peak of 256,206 concurrent players on Steam. Since its launch, KCD2 has broken its own record daily from February 4 to February 9.

• February 4: 159,351 concurrent Steam players
• February 5: 176,285 concurrent Steam players
• February 6: 185,582 concurrent Steam players
• February 7: 190,194 concurrent Steam players
• February 8: 233,586 concurrent Steam players
• February 9: 256,206 concurrent Steam players

Reports suggest that KCD2 has sold approximately 890,000 copies on Steam alone. Currently, it ranks as the 2nd top-selling game on Steam, only behind Counter-Strike 2, and the 5th most-played game, trailing CS2, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals, and Banana. With 1 million copies sold on launch day, KCD2 is on track to reach 2 million sales soon.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Attention to Detail

The success of KCD2's opening weekend can be largely attributed to Warhorse Studios' meticulous attention to detail, enhancing the game's immersion and enjoyment. Building on the series' reputation for realism, KCD2 introduces new elements that deepen the medieval experience.

Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner shared with GamesRadar a novel stealth mechanic, explaining that as players accumulate dirt and grime, they can acquire a debuff. "If you get the debuff, you know, your body odour, you smell. There's like a circle around you," Bittner noted, adding, "Basically, you're broadcasting, like, I'm here."

The game also introduces "handgonnes," a historically accurate depiction of early firearms. Bittner told PC Gamer that these weapons were challenging to use, with long reload times, poor accuracy, and safety concerns. "So we knew it was going to be a meme weapon, but we were cool with it," he admitted.

KCD2's PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling emphasized their focus on authenticity over hyperaccuracy. "We want to have an intriguing and cool and fun and nice videogame. However, we try extremely hard to make it as authentic as possible. We double-check the stuff, so that when the player plays it, or whenever someone checks it, that the things that are listed in there are at least plausible," he stated.

Post-Launch Roadmap

Warhorse Studios has outlined a post-launch roadmap to keep players engaged throughout 2025. KCD2 will offer free updates and paid DLC content to maintain its momentum.

Free updates scheduled for Spring 2025 include the Barber feature, Hardcore mode, and Horse Racing. Paid DLCs will roll out starting in Summer with "Brushes with Death," followed by "Legacy of the Forge" in Autumn, and "Mysteria Ecclesiae" in Winter.

With its stellar opening weekend and a robust roadmap, KCD2 is poised to continue its commercial success, potentially setting new records along the way.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. For more information, visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page.