"Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hits 1 Million Sales in First Day"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has achieved a remarkable launch, selling over 1 million copies within the first 24 hours and garnering overwhelmingly positive reviews. Dive in to discover more about the game's initial success and a fun Easter egg discovered by players.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Massive Success at Launch

Overwhelming Hit in Sales and Popularity Across All Platforms

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving unprecedented success across all platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced via Twitter (X) that KCD2 sold over 1 million copies on its launch day, February 4, 2025. This impressive feat outshines its predecessor, which took nine days to reach the same milestone.

SteamDB reports that KCD2 hit a staggering 176,285 concurrent players within the last 6 hours, surpassing KCD1's all-time peak of 96,069 players. On the PlayStation Store in the U.S., KCD2 ranks 12th among all games at the time of writing. The game also boasts a "Mighty" rating on OpenCritic, with an impressive score of 89 and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Creative Director Responds to Negative Reviews

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics, KCD2 has faced some criticism. Creative Director Daniel Vávra took to Twitter (X) to address the negative feedback. Some review outlets have given KCD2 lower scores, describing the gameplay as a "slog" and suggesting it requires more effort than it should. These lower scores have impacted the game's overall rating on OpenCritic. Vávra responded with sarcasm, questioning the "excellent journalistic standards" of these critics.

Ongoing Online Criticism of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Vávra has also been vocal about online attacks targeting KCD2, particularly regarding the inclusion of same-sex romance options. On Twitter (X), he highlighted Metacritic user reviews that criticized KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game." Vávra encouraged fans to leave honest reviews and report bot-generated negative comments. He emphasized that the game's LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, fitting the open-world medieval setting where players can choose their preferred gameplay experience.