Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has shattered its own concurrent player records on Steam daily since launch. This article explores the game's phenomenal success and its planned future updates.
A Triumphant Opening Weekend: Over 250,000 Concurrent Players
As of February 9th, 2025, KCD2 boasted over 250,000 concurrent Steam players, peaking at 256,206 according to Creative Director Daniel Vávra's Twitter (X) announcement. Each day from February 4th to 9th saw a new record high:
- February 4th: 159,351 concurrent players
- February 5th: 176,285 concurrent players
- February 6th: 185,582 concurrent players
- February 7th: 190,194 concurrent players
- February 8th: 233,586 concurrent players
- February 9th: 256,206 concurrent players
Estimates suggest over 890,000 Steam sales alone, placing KCD2 as the second best-selling game on Steam (behind Counter-Strike 2) and fifth most played (after CS2, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals, and Banana). With 1 million copies sold at launch, the game is likely nearing 2 million total sales.
Unparalleled Attention to Detail Fuels Success
Warhorse Studios' commitment to meticulous detail is a key factor in KCD2's success. Building on the series' reputation for realism (rotting food, soiled clothing, sword sharpening, etc.), KCD2 introduces even more immersive elements.
Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner highlighted a new stealth mechanic involving accumulating dirt and grime, eventually leading to a "body odor" debuff that alerts nearby characters. The inclusion of "handgonnes," historically accurate early firearms with their inherent inaccuracy and long reload times, adds another layer of authenticity (and humorous challenge). KCD2 PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling emphasizes the pursuit of authenticity over hyper-realism, aiming for a compelling and enjoyable gaming experience grounded in plausible historical details.
A Robust Post-Launch Roadmap
Warhorse Studios has outlined a post-launch roadmap featuring free updates and paid DLC throughout 2025. Free updates include a barber feature, hardcore mode, and horse racing (Spring 2025). Paid DLC will follow: "Brushes with Death" (Summer), "Legacy of the Forge" (Autumn), and "Mysteria Ecclesiae" (Winter).
KCD2's extraordinary opening weekend success sets the stage for continued commercial triumph, fueled by these updates and DLC, with the potential to break even more player records.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page for more information.
