Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has shattered its own concurrent player records on Steam daily since launch. This article explores the game's phenomenal success and its planned future updates.
A Triumphant Opening Weekend: 250,000+ Concurrent Players
As of February 9th, 2025, KCD2 boasted over 250,000 concurrent Steam players, peaking at 256,206 according to Creative Director Daniel Vávra's Twitter (X) announcement. The game's daily concurrent player count steadily climbed from launch:
- February 4th: 159,351
- February 5th: 176,285
- February 6th: 185,582
- February 7th: 190,194
- February 8th: 233,586
- February 9th: 256,206
Estimates suggest over 890,000 Steam sales, making it the second best-selling game on the platform (behind Counter-Strike 2) and fifth most played (after CS2, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals, and Banana). With 1 million copies sold at launch, KCD2 is potentially approaching 2 million total sales.
Meticulous Detail and Immersive Gameplay
Warhorse Studios' dedication to detail is a key factor in KCD2's success. Building on the series' reputation for realism (rotting food, soiled clothing, sword sharpening, etc.), KCD2 introduces new elements for enhanced immersion in a 15th-century setting.
A new stealth mechanic, as explained by Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner to GamesRadar, incorporates a "body odor" debuff that alerts nearby enemies. The inclusion of "handgonnes," historically accurate early firearms with their inherent inaccuracy and long reload times (acknowledged as a "meme weapon" by Bittner in a PC Gamer interview), adds another layer of authenticity.
PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling emphasizes the game's focus on authenticity over hyper-accuracy, aiming for a compelling and enjoyable gaming experience grounded in plausible historical details.
A Robust Post-Launch Roadmap
Warhorse Studios' post-launch roadmap ensures continued player engagement through free updates and paid DLC throughout 2025.
Free updates include a Barber feature, Hardcore mode, and Horse Racing (Spring 2025 release). Paid DLC will launch in Summer (Brushes with Death), Autumn (Legacy of the Forge), and Winter (Mysteria Ecclesiae).
KCD2's exceptional opening weekend performance positions it for continued commercial success, fueled by these updates and DLC, potentially leading to even more record-breaking achievements.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page for more details.
