Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has shattered its own concurrent player records on Steam daily since launch. This article details the game's phenomenal success and its planned future updates.
A Triumphant Opening Weekend: 250,000+ Concurrent Players
As of February 9th, 2025, KCD2 boasted over 250,000 concurrent Steam players, peaking at 256,206 according to Creative Director Daniel Vávra's Twitter (X) post. Daily records were broken from February 4th to 9th:
- February 4th: 159,351 concurrent players
- February 5th: 176,285 concurrent players
- February 6th: 185,582 concurrent players
- February 7th: 190,194 concurrent players
- February 8th: 233,586 concurrent players
- February 9th: 256,206 concurrent players
Estimates suggest over 890,000 Steam sales, placing KCD2 as the second best-selling game on Steam (behind Counter-Strike 2) and fifth most played (after CS2, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals, and Banana). With 1 million copies sold at launch, KCD2 is likely approaching 2 million total sales.
Meticulous Detail and Immersive Gameplay
Warhorse Studios' dedication to realism is a key factor in KCD2's success. Building upon the series' reputation for detail (rotting food, cleaning equipment, sword sharpening), KCD2 introduces new elements for a truly immersive 15th-century experience.
Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner highlighted a new stealth mechanic involving accumulating dirt and grime, leading to a "body odor" debuff that alerts nearby enemies. The inclusion of "handgonnes," historically accurate early firearms with their inherent inaccuracy and long reload times, adds another layer of realistic challenge (and comedic potential, as Bittner admits).
PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling emphasizes authenticity over hyper-accuracy, aiming for a fun and engaging game while maintaining historical plausibility.
A Robust Post-Launch Roadmap
Warhorse Studios' post-launch roadmap ensures continued player engagement through 2025, with free updates and paid DLC:
Free Updates:
- Barber feature
- Hardcore mode
- Horse racing (Spring 2025)
Paid DLC:
- Brushes with Death (Summer 2025)
- Legacy of the Forge (Autumn 2025)
- Mysteria Ecclesiae (Winter 2025)
KCD2's impressive opening weekend performance positions it for continued success, fueled by these updates and DLC, potentially leading to even higher player numbers.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page for more details.
