Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has stormed the gaming world, selling an impressive one million copies within just a day of its launch. Warhorse Studios' eagerly awaited sequel to their medieval Europe action RPG hit the shelves on February 4, available on 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 immediate popularity among gamers.
On Valve's platform, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 reached a peak of 159,351 concurrent players, a figure that is expected to rise as the game enters its first weekend on sale. To put this into perspective, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance achieved 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 even higher, considering its simultaneous launch on consoles, though Sony and Microsoft do not disclose player numbers.
Warhorse Studios celebrated the game's success on Twitter, calling Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 "a triumph." This success is a significant achievement for the Czech developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.
The question on everyone's mind now 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. This suggests that the game has strong staying power in the market.
IGN's review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 awarded it a stellar 9/10, praising its "excellent melee combat and an exceptional story." The review highlighted the game as "one part sequel and one part coronation, bringing a lot of the original's ideas to fruition."
For those diving into Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, we recommend checking out our guides on Things to Do First and How to Make Money Fast Early. Our Walkthrough hub offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the main quest, while additional resources cover Activities and Tasks, Side Quests, and even Cheat Codes and Console Commands to enhance your gaming experience.
