Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Sells 1 Million Copies in 24 Hours

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Phenomenal Debut: 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 took over nine days to reach the same milestone. The game's popularity extends across all platforms, with SteamDB reporting a concurrent player peak exceeding 176,000 players in a recent six-hour period – a substantial increase compared to the original game's peak. Furthermore, KCD2 currently holds a prominent position within the top PlayStation games in the US. OpenCritic has awarded the game a strong "Mighty" rating, boasting an 89 score and a 97% critic recommendation rate.

Addressing Critical Feedback and Online Backlash

Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception, KCD2 has faced some criticism. Creative Director Daniel Vávra publicly acknowledged lower scores from certain review outlets, which described the gameplay as tedious or overly demanding. Vávra responded to these critiques on Twitter (X), questioning the journalistic integrity of these reviews.

Furthermore, Vávra actively countered online attacks targeting the game's inclusion of same-sex romance options. He addressed negative Metacritic reviews labeling KCD2 as "historically inaccurate" due to its diversity and inclusion elements. He urged players to review the game fairly and report any automated negative comments. Vávra emphasized the optional nature of the LGBTQ+ content, highlighting the player agency within the game's expansive open-world medieval setting.