Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Deep Dive into Medieval Bohemia
Years after the original's release, the highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is set to launch on February 4th, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive overview, covering everything from system requirements to gameplay features and critical reception.
Table of Contents:
- Basic Information
- Release Date
- System Requirements
- Game Plot
- Gameplay
- Key Details (Size, Game Director, Scandals, Average Score)
Basic Information:
- Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer: Warhorse Studios
- Publisher: Deep Silver
- Development Manager: Daniel Vavra
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- Estimated Playthrough: 80-100 hours (including side quests)
- Game Size: 83.9 GB (PS5), ~100 GB (PC - SSD recommended)
Release Date:
Initially slated for 2024, the release was pushed back to February 11th, 2025, and then further revised to February 4th, 2025, ostensibly to avoid competition with Assassin's Creed Shadows.
System Requirements:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or later)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- RAM: 16 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or later)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM: 32 GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Game Plot:
The linear main story continues Henry's journey from the first game's conclusion, offering a detailed recap for newcomers. Expect a darker, larger-scale narrative encompassing entire states and their rulers, with significant character development and unexpected twists. Kuttenberg serves as the primary setting, a vast location teeming with diverse characters, many returning from the original game.
Gameplay:
While building upon the foundation of the first game, KCD2 introduces refinements. Character progression is more diverse, allowing for varied playstyles (warrior, rogue, diplomat, or a combination). Combat is smoother and more accessible, yet retains its challenge. New features include in-combat dialogue, advanced negotiation systems, romantic interests, and the introduction of firearms (though described as volatile and best used strategically). A more sophisticated reputation and morality system dynamically impacts NPC interactions.
Key Details:
- Size: Approximately twice the size of the original game.
- Game Director: Daniel Vavra, a veteran of the Czech game industry (known for his work on the Mafia series).
- Scandals: The game has faced controversy and a ban in Saudi Arabia due to undisclosed "immoral scenes," including the depiction of black characters and same-sex relationships.
- Average Score: Currently boasts an 88/100 on Metacritic and an 89/100 on OpenCritic, with widespread praise for its improvements over the original but noting some minor visual flaws and occasional pacing or dialogue issues.
