Kingdom Come Delivers Over a Million Sales in First Day

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 experienced 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 strong "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback

Despite the overwhelmingly positive response, KCD2 hasn't been without its detractors. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged some negative reviews on Twitter (X), addressing criticism that described gameplay as tedious or overly demanding. He responded to these dissenting opinions, highlighting the disparity between these individual reviews and the game's generally high average score on OpenCritic, and subtly questioned the journalistic integrity of certain outlets.

Countering Online Backlash

Vávra also directly countered online attacks targeting KCD2's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He called out several Metacritic user reviews that disparaged the game as "historically inaccurate" and overly focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He urged fans to review the game themselves and report any automated negative comments on review platforms. He reiterated that LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing the game's open-world nature and player agency in shaping their experience.