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

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

A Resounding Success Across Platforms

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has achieved remarkable success since its February 4, 2025 launch, boasting impressive sales figures and overwhelmingly positive reviews across all platforms. Developer Warhorse Studios proudly announced that the game surpassed one million copies sold within its first 24 hours – a feat significantly outpacing its predecessor, which took over nine days to reach the same milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, considerably higher than KCD1's all-time peak of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent position, ranking 12th among all PlayStation games in the U.S. on the PS Store homepage at the time of this writing. OpenCritic awarded the game a "Mighty" rating, reflecting an 89 average score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback

Despite the largely positive critical reception, KCD2 has faced some negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged these dissenting opinions on Twitter (X), addressing specific criticisms that described gameplay as a "slog" or requiring excessive effort. He responded to these lower scores, which impacted the game's overall OpenCritic rating, by highlighting what he perceived as inconsistent journalistic standards.

Responding to Online Backlash

Vávra also engaged with online criticism targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He directly challenged Metacritic user reviews that labeled KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game," urging fans to review the game and report any automated negative comments. He reiterated that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional and depends on player choices within the open-world medieval setting.