Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has shattered its own concurrent player records on Steam daily since its launch. This article delves into the game's remarkable 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 tweet. Daily records were broken from February 4th to 9th:

• 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 nearly 890,000 Steam sales, 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 rapidly approaching 2 million total sales.

Meticulous Detail: A Key to Success

Warhorse Studios' dedication to realism is a major factor in KCD2's success. Building upon the series' reputation for detail (rotting food, soiled clothing, sword sharpening, etc.), KCD2 introduces new elements for an immersive 15th-century experience.

A new stealth mechanic, as explained by Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner to GamesRadar, incorporates a "body odor" debuff that alerts nearby enemies. The introduction of "handgonnes," historically accurate early firearms with their inherent inaccuracy and long reload times, adds another layer of authenticity, even if intended as a somewhat humorous element, as noted by Bittner in an interview with PC Gamer.

PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling emphasizes the game's commitment to authenticity over hyper-realism, striving for a compelling and enjoyable experience grounded in plausible historical detail.

Post-Launch Plans: A Roadmap for Continued Success

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 release). Paid DLC will launch in Summer ("Brushes with Death"), Autumn ("Legacy of the Forge"), and Winter ("Mysteria Ecclesiae").

KCD2's phenomenal opening weekend success positions it for continued commercial success through these updates and DLC, with the potential to break even more 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 details.