Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Achieves Record-Breaking Launch with Over 1 Million Sales in 24 Hours

The medieval RPG sequel surpasses its predecessor in sales and player engagement, becoming one of 2025's most promising titles.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sold over 1 million copies within its first 24 hours, recouping its $41 million development cost immediately.
The game reached a peak concurrent player count of 256,206 on Steam, more than doubling the original's record and entering Steam's all-time top 50 chart.
Critics have praised the game's intricate medieval realism and immersive RPG mechanics, earning it a Metacritic score of 88 and a GameSpot rating of 9/10.
Warhorse Studios has outlined a post-launch roadmap, signaling plans for long-term player engagement and additional content.
The success mirrors other major single-player hits, with speculation about its potential for Game of the Year recognition despite historical challenges for third-party titles.