Embracer Group celebrates the phenomenal success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, reporting sales nearing the 2 million mark just ten days after its February 4th launch across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game initially sold 1 million copies in a single day, nearly doubling its sales within the following week.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for developer Warhorse Studios. The sequel's performance on Steam is particularly noteworthy, boasting over 250,000 peak concurrent players—a substantial increase compared to the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance's peak of 96,069 players seven years prior. While the actual peak concurrent player count is likely higher due to console sales, precise figures remain unavailable from Sony and Microsoft.
AnswerSee ResultsEmbracer, parent company of Warhorse Studios through its subsidiary Plaion, emphasizes the game's success across all metrics – player reception, critical acclaim, and sales performance. CEO Lars Wingefors highlights the dedication of Warhorse Studios and publisher Deep Silver, expressing confidence in the game's continued strong revenue generation over the next few years. He cites the game's high quality, immersive gameplay, and broad appeal as key factors. Furthermore, a planned roadmap of updates and new content over the next year will ensure continued player engagement.
Beyond Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Embracer anticipates the release of Killing Floor 3 later this quarter (January-March 2025). The company boasts over 5,000 game developers working on its future titles, including ten triple-A games slated for release over the next three fiscal years (FY 2025/26, FY 2026/27, and FY 2027/28). Eight of these are from internal studios, and two from external partners. Two triple-A titles are scheduled for release towards the end of FY 2025/26. A number of mid-sized releases are also planned, including Gothic 1 Remake, REANIMAL, Fellowship, Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, Titan Quest II, Screamer, Echoes of the End (working title), Tides of Tomorrow, Satisfactory (console), and the full release of Wreckfest 2, along with several unannounced titles.
Embracer's recent history includes significant restructuring, involving staff reductions and the sale of several studios, such as Gearbox and Saber Interactive. However, the company retains ownership of 4A Games, currently developing a new entry in the Metro series.
For newcomers to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, helpful resources include guides on initial priorities, quick money-making strategies, a comprehensive walkthrough, and detailed coverage of activities, side quests, cheat codes, and console commands.