Kingdom Come II Sells Massive 1 Million in First Day

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 – a significant achievement eclipsing its predecessor's nine-day milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, significantly outperforming KCD1's all-time high of 96,069 players. Further highlighting its success, KCD2 secured a prominent position among PlayStation games in the U.S. PS Store rankings at the time of this writing.

OpenCritic awarded KCD2 a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback and Online Backlash

Despite the largely positive reception, KCD2 hasn't been without its critics. Creative Director Daniel Vávra engaged directly with negative reviews on Twitter (X), addressing discrepancies between the game's overall rating and certain outlier scores from specific review outlets. He countered criticisms describing gameplay as a "slog," highlighting what he perceived as inconsistencies in their journalistic standards.

Vávra also responded to online attacks targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He challenged negative Metacritic user reviews labeling KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game," urging fans to counter negative reviews and report automated bot activity. He reiterated that LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing player agency within the game's expansive open world.