Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Phenomenal Debut: One 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, significantly outpacing its predecessor's nine-day milestone.

SteamDB data reveals a concurrent player count exceeding 176,285 within a six-hour period, eclipsing KCD1's peak of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 secured a prominent position, ranking 12th among PlayStation games in the U.S. PS Store at the time of this writing. OpenCritic awarded the game a "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback and Online Controversy

Despite the largely positive reception, KCD2 has faced some criticism and negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged these dissenting opinions on Twitter (X), specifically addressing reviews that deemed the game a "slog" or overly demanding. He responded to these critiques, highlighting what he perceived as inconsistencies in journalistic standards among certain review outlets, which impacted the game's overall OpenCritic score.

Vávra also engaged with online criticism targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He refuted Metacritic user reviews labeling KCD2 as a "historically inaccurate DEI game," emphasizing the optional nature of the LGBTQ+ content and encouraging fans to counter negative reviews and report potentially automated bot activity. He reiterated that the game's open-world design and RPG elements offer players considerable freedom in shaping their experience.