By Sagar V. Mankar 
In a remarkable debut, “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II” has achieved a significant milestone by selling over one million copies within just 24 hours of its release on February 4, 2025.
Developed by Warhorse Studios and published by THQ Nordic, this medieval role-playing game (RPG) has captivated players across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
Particularly on Steam, statistics show the game’s massive popularity as it reached a peak concurrent player count of nearly 160,000 players shortly after launch. At the point of writing it peaks around 185,582 players as per SteamDB.
The game isn’t just a commercial success but also a critical darling. According to Metacritic, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 currently stands as the highest-rated game of 2025, boasting an impressive aggregate score of 88 based on 53 professional reviews. This places it ahead of other notable titles like the co-op skiing sequel Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and the cyberpunk adventure Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. Reviewers have praised its commitment to historical realism, engaging narrative, and refined gameplay mechanics.
The game’s narrative continues the journey of Henry, the protagonist from the original installment, immersing players in an authentic 15th-century Bohemian setting. The open-world environment is highly reactive, with a strict law system and impactful conversations adding layers to the gameplay. Players must consider their actions and appearance, as these can influence how characters interact with them. Combat has been improved from the previous installment, making it more realistic and engaging.
The original “Kingdom Come: Deliverance,” released in 2018, was also a commercial success, selling over 8 million copies worldwide as of November 2024. This strong foundation set high expectations for the sequel, which it has apparently met.