Warhorse Studios’ Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is another hyper-realistic medieval RPG set in mainland Europe. Announced alongside a Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 release date period, there's a huge number of details surrounding the new RPG.
Revealed during the same period as other upcoming games such as DOOM: The Dark Ages, State of Decay 3 and LEGO Horizon, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 delivers a long-awaited direct sequel to its 2018 predecessor.
Without further ado, here's a closer look at the estimated Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 release date, its trailers, gameplay, setting, and more.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Release Date Estimate
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will launch by the end of 2024. While Warhorse Studios has yet to release a specific day of release, the RPG is scheduled to launch during this year.
As soon as a specific release date for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is revealed, we will update this guide with the most up-to-date information.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Platforms
Warhorse Studios has confirmed Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will launch on Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will not be released on last-gen consoles including the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch. While the game's predecessor was very successful on these machines, the graphical intensity of this sequel has locked it to the newer consoles.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Setting
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is set in 15th Century Bohemia, a city experiencing civil war. Warhorse Studios has aimed to contain plenty of historical accuracy in addition to telling the tales of multiple kings and knights.
Described as a "behemoth of a game," and with two different maps to explore, players can expect a rich experience packed with activities. The game's map is twice as large as the original game's, allowing for more biome variety and exploration.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Story
As a direct sequel, the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 story again focuses on the peasant-turned-warrior Henry of Skalitz. This time, you'll play as a more skilled soldier in a war against Sigismund the Red Fox,
The game's story will include over five hours of cinematic cutscenes and story moments that change depending on your actions. Specifics of the game's narrative have yet to be revealed, but its expected to be a much grander tale than the original's revenge plot.
In the previous game, Henry had to deal with small-time politics and local lords. However, this time around, the conflicts Henry must deal with, such as an invading king and the people who are forced to deal with the aftermath of that event, are much more substantial.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Gameplay
The majority of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 takes place from a first-person perspective with third-person cutscenes. The game has several elements typical of an RPG, such as skill trees, interactive NPCs, and more -- but there is no character creation or distinct classes to select.
Thankfully, players can choose to play a specific way. Some may choose the life of a thief, where pickpocketing generates their income, but that doesn't mean you can get away with things, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2's crime system will react to your notorious activities. For example, if you choose to become violent, some NPCs may either fight you themselves or go and tell the guards so they can punish you instead.
On the other hand, players can really develop their 'knightly' persona by being charming and helping out others whenever possible. This comes with advantages such as being able to sweet talk their way out of trouble. Regardless of your choices, players will have the ability to shape Henry the way they see fit.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Combat
Keeping in line with its predecessor and the studio's aim to stick to historical accuracy, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 stays true in depicting real medieval combat by making sure the combat is hard and heavy, but still accessible to all players.
As far as missile weapons, this time around players will have access to a new type of weapon: crossbows. These are heavy and impactful, and much like the difference between all the weapons in-game, comes with its own pros and cons.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Engine
Warhorse Studios appears to be using CryEngine to create Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. An engine typically used by Crysis developer Crytek, this engine was used to develop the previous Kingdom Come game in 2018.
Legal disclaimers for the upcoming game cite trademark information regarding the engine. However, it's not known which version of the game development software the studio is currently using.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Trailer
There's only one trailer for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 so far, and it's the official announcement. Check it out below:
There you have it, that's everything there is to know about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 so far. Be sure to check back regularly for all the latest news surrounding Warhorse Studio's hotly-anticipated sequel.