Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Phenomenal Launch: A Million Copies Sold in a Day

Record-Breaking Sales and Critical Acclaim

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has achieved remarkable success, exceeding one million copies sold within 24 hours of its February 4, 2025 release. This impressive feat significantly outpaces its predecessor, which reached the same milestone in over nine days. The game's popularity is evident across all platforms. SteamDB data shows a concurrent player count peaking at 176,285 within six hours of launch, surpassing KCD1's all-time high of 96,069. Furthermore, KCD2 currently holds a prominent position among PlayStation games in the U.S.

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

Addressing Criticism and Online Backlash

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception, KCD2 has faced some criticism and negative reviews. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged these dissenting opinions on Twitter (X), particularly addressing lower scores from certain outlets who described gameplay as tedious or overly demanding. Vávra responded to these critiques, subtly questioning the reviewers' journalistic integrity.

Furthermore, Vávra actively countered online attacks targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He called out negative reviews on Metacritic that labeled KCD2 as "historically inaccurate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) game," urging fans to review the game and report any automated negative comments. He reiterated that the LGBTQ+ content is entirely optional, emphasizing the game's open-world nature and player agency.