Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has proven to be a monumental success, selling one million copies within just one day of its launch. Warhorse Studios' highly anticipated sequel to their medieval Europe action RPG hit the shelves on February 4, available across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. The game quickly climbed to the top of Steam's most-played games list, showcasing its immense popularity among gamers.
On Valve's platform, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 achieved a peak of 159,351 concurrent players, a figure that is expected to increase as the game enters its first weekend on sale. To put this into perspective, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance reached a peak of 96,069 concurrent players on Steam seven years ago. It's important to note that the actual peak concurrent player count for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is likely higher, considering its simultaneous release on consoles, though Sony and Microsoft do not disclose such numbers.
In a celebratory tweet, Warhorse Studios described Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as "a triumph," indicating a successful launch for the Czech developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.
The question on everyone's mind is just how far Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 can go. Currently, it holds the position of the top-selling game on Steam by revenue globally, surpassing heavyweights like Counter-Strike 2, Civilization 7, and Monster Hunter: Wilds, which suggests the game has strong staying power.
IGN's review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 awarded it a 9/10, with our team stating, "Armed with excellent melee combat and an exceptional story, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one part sequel and one part coronation, bringing a lot of the original's ideas to fruition."
For those embarking on their journey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, we recommend checking out our guides on Things to Do First and How to Make Money Fast Early, or visiting our Walkthrough hub for a detailed guide through the main quest. Additionally, we offer resources on various Activities and Tasks, Side Quests, and even Cheat Codes and Console Commands to enhance your gaming experience.