Kingdom Come 2 Sells Millions, Shattering Sales Records

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 outpacing its predecessor's nine-day milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count exceeding 176,285 within a recent six-hour period, dwarfing KCD1's peak of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent 12th position among PlayStation games in the U.S. as displayed on the PS Store homepage at the time of this writing.

OpenCritic awarded KCD2 a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a remarkable 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback

Despite the largely positive reception, KCD2 hasn't been without its detractors. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly addressed some negative reviews on Twitter (X), highlighting discrepancies between the game's overall average rating and lower scores from specific outlets. These outlets criticized aspects of gameplay, describing the experience as arduous or overly demanding. Vávra responded to these critiques, subtly questioning the journalistic integrity of the reviewers.

Combating Online Backlash

Vávra also 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 DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) propaganda." He urged fans to counter these negative reviews and report any automated bot activity.

Vávra previously clarified that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing the player's agency in shaping their in-game experience within the expansive world of this medieval RPG.