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 enjoyed 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 one million copies sold within 24 hours of its February 4, 2025 release – a feat significantly exceeding its predecessor's nine-day milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within a six-hour period, eclipsing KCD1's all-time high of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent 12th position among PlayStation games in the U.S. PS Store rankings at the time of this writing.

OpenCritic awarded the game a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a remarkable 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback

While overwhelmingly praised by fans and critics, KCD2 has also faced some negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra responded publicly on Twitter (X) to these criticisms, acknowledging discrepancies between the game's overall reception and certain individual reviews.

Some outlets gave KCD2 lower scores than its average rating, citing gameplay challenges and perceived shortcomings. Vávra addressed these reviews directly, expressing his views on their assessment and journalistic standards.

Countering Online Backlash

Vávra also engaged with online criticism targeting KCD2's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He refuted negative Metacritic user reviews labeling the game as "historically inaccurate DEI," urging fans to actively review the game and report any automated negative comments.

He reiterated that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing player agency within the game's expansive open-world medieval setting. Players have considerable freedom in how they experience this role-playing adventure.