Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has stormed onto the scene, selling an impressive one million copies within just a day of its launch. Warhorse Studios' eagerly awaited sequel to their medieval Europe action RPG hit the shelves on February 4, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. The game quickly climbed to the top of Steam's most-played games list, showcasing its immediate popularity among gamers.
On Valve's platform, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 reached a peak of 159,351 concurrent players, a figure that is expected to rise as the game enters its first weekend on sale. To put this into perspective, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance achieved a peak of 96,069 concurrent players on Steam seven years ago. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent player count for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is likely higher, considering its simultaneous launch on consoles, though Sony and Microsoft do not disclose player numbers.
Warhorse Studios celebrated the game's success on Twitter, calling Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 "a triumph." This success is a significant achievement for the Czech developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.
The question on everyone's mind now is just how far Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can go. Currently, it holds the top spot on Steam as the best-selling game by revenue globally, surpassing heavyweights like Counter-Strike 2, Civilization 7, and Monster Hunter: Wilds. This suggests that the game has strong staying power in the market.
IGN's review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 awarded it a stellar 9/10, praising its "excellent melee combat and an exceptional story." The review highlighted the game as "one part sequel and one part coronation, bringing a lot of the original's ideas to fruition."
For those diving into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, our guides can help you get started. Check out our advice on Things to Do First and How to Make Money Fast Early, or visit our Walkthrough hub for a comprehensive guide to the main quest. We also offer detailed guides on Activities and Tasks, Side Quests, and even Cheat Codes and Console Commands to enhance your gaming experience.
