Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has launched to phenomenal success, selling an impressive one million copies within a single day of its release. The medieval action RPG sequel, developed by Warhorse Studios, debuted on February 4th across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Its immediate impact is evident in its rapid ascent to the top ranks of Steam's most-played games, peaking at 159,351 concurrent players. This figure significantly surpasses the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance's peak of 96,069 concurrent players seven years prior. While the actual peak concurrent player count is undoubtedly higher, encompassing both PC and console players, precise numbers remain unavailable from Sony and Microsoft.
Warhorse Studios celebrated this achievement, calling Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 "a triumph," a testament to the game's success for both the developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.
AnswerSee ResultsThe game's remarkable performance extends beyond player numbers. Currently topping Steam's global sales charts by revenue, outperforming titles like Counter-Strike 2, Civilization 7, and Monster Hunter: Wilds, suggests sustained popularity. IGN's review awarded Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a 9/10, praising its "excellent melee combat and exceptional story," calling it "one part sequel and one part coronation."
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