Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has consistently shattered its concurrent player record on Steam since its launch. This article delves into the game's remarkable success and its planned future updates.
As of February 9th, 2025, KCD2 boasted over 250,000 concurrent players on Steam, peaking at 256,206 according to Creative Director Daniel Vávra's tweet. Each day from February 4th to 9th witnessed a new record:
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 (behind CS2, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals, and Banana). With 1 million copies sold at launch, KCD2 is rapidly approaching 2 million total sales.
Warhorse Studios' dedication to detail is a key factor in KCD2's success. Building upon the series' reputation for realism (perishable food, soiled clothing, sword maintenance), KCD2 introduces new elements for an authentic 15th-century experience.
Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner highlighted a new stealth mechanic involving accumulated grime leading to a noticeable odor debuff, essentially broadcasting the player's presence. The introduction 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 the pursuit of authenticity over hyper-accuracy, aiming for a compelling and enjoyable gaming experience grounded in plausible historical details.
Warhorse Studios has outlined a post-launch roadmap featuring free updates and paid DLC throughout 2025. Free updates include a Barber feature, Hardcore mode, and Horse Racing (Spring 2025). Paid DLC will roll out with "Brushes with Death" (Summer), "Legacy of the Forge" (Autumn), and "Mysteria Ecclesiae" (Winter).
KCD2's phenomenal opening weekend success positions it for continued commercial triumph, with these updates and DLCs poised to further enhance the player experience and potentially break even more records.
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.