Gamers have noted the visual similarities between Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and its predecessor, released seven years prior. However, blogger NikTek's detailed video comparison reveals substantial graphical advancements.
The video showcases Warhorse Studios' significant improvements, particularly in animation and physics. Enhanced shaders and textures elevate image quality, but the most striking changes are in character animation and environmental interaction.
Lighting and dynamic weather effects are dramatically improved, clearly visible around the two-minute mark. Horse control mechanics have also received an update, demonstrably smoother at the seven-minute point. NPC reactions to player actions are more nuanced, as seen at the five-minute mark.
While not a complete visual overhaul, these enhancements—improved graphics, enhanced realism, and refined physics—promise a richer and more immersive gameplay experience.