Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Sells 1 Million Copies in 24 Hours

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Phenomenal Debut: 1 Million Copies Sold in a Day

A Resounding Success Across Platforms

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has experienced a spectacular launch, achieving both critical acclaim and impressive sales figures across all platforms. Warhorse Studios proudly announced on Twitter (X) that the game surpassed 1 million copies sold within 24 hours of its February 4, 2025 release – a significant achievement eclipsing its predecessor's nine-day milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, significantly exceeding KCD1's all-time high of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent 12th position among PlayStation games in the US, as featured on the PS Store homepage. OpenCritic awarded the game a strong "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback and Online Backlash

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception, KCD2 has faced some criticism and negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged these dissenting opinions on Twitter (X), specifically addressing reviews that deemed the gameplay experience a "slog" or overly demanding. He responded to these critiques, highlighting what he viewed as inconsistencies in journalistic standards across different review outlets, which impacted the game's aggregate score on OpenCritic.

Vávra also countered online attacks targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He called out several Metacritic user reviews labeling KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game," urging fans to review the game and report any instances of bot-generated negative comments. He reiterated that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing the player's agency in shaping their in-game experience within the expansive world of this medieval RPG.