Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has stormed onto the scene, selling a staggering 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 ascended to the top ranks of Steam’s most-played games, showcasing its immense popularity.
On Steam, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 achieved an impressive peak of 159,351 concurrent players, a figure expected to rise as the game enters its first weekend on the market. To put this into perspective, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance reached a peak of 96,069 concurrent players on Steam seven years ago. It's important to highlight that the true peak concurrent player count for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 would be even higher, considering its simultaneous release on consoles. However, player numbers from Sony and Microsoft are not disclosed publicly.
Warhorse Studios proudly declared Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as "a triumph" on Twitter, indicating a successful launch for the Czech developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.
The big question now is how far Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can go. Currently, it holds the title of the top-selling game on Steam by revenue worldwide, outpacing 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 remarkable 9/10, praising its "excellent melee combat and an exceptional story." We noted that the game is "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, don't miss our guides 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 resources on Activities and Tasks, Side Quests, as well as Cheat Codes and Console Commands to enhance your gaming experience.
