Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Everything You Wanted to Know

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Deeper Dive into Medieval Bohemia

Years after the original's release, the eagerly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, arrives on February 4th, 2025. This article compiles key information, from system requirements to estimated playtime, and details how to access the game upon launch.

Table of Contents:

• Basic Information
• Release Date
• System Requirements
• Game Plot
• Gameplay
• Key Details (Size, Director, Scandals, Reviews)

Basic Information:

• Platform: PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Developer: Warhorse Studios
• Publisher: Deep Silver
• Development Manager: Daniel Vavra
• Genre: Action/Adventure
• Estimated Playtime: 80-100 hours (including side quests)
• Game Size: 83.9 GB (PS5), approximately 100 GB (PC - SSD recommended)

Release Date:

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Following several delays, the release date is now firmly set for February 4th, 2025. While initially slated for 2024, and later February 11th, 2025, the final shift was reportedly to avoid competition with Assassin's Creed Shadows.

System Requirements:

The official December 2024 system requirements showcase a range of hardware needs:

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or later)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
• RAM: 16 GB
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit (or later)
• Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• RAM: 32 GB
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Game Plot:

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The narrative follows a linear main storyline, but branching side quests offer diverse outcomes. Players once again control Henry from Skalica, whose journey continues directly from the first game's conclusion. While familiarity with the original is helpful, a detailed recap is provided for newcomers. The sequel expands the scope to encompass larger political landscapes and promises a darker, more intricate plot with unexpected twists. Kuttenberg serves as the primary setting, a location previously mentioned but never fully explored. Many characters from the first game will return.

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Gameplay:

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While retaining core gameplay elements, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 introduces refinements. Character progression is more versatile, allowing players to specialize as warriors, rogues, or diplomats, or blend skills. Combat is smoother and more accessible, yet maintains its challenge. New features include in-combat dialogue options (surrender, battle cries), advanced negotiation systems, and romantic storylines. Firearms are introduced, but are portrayed as unreliable and more dangerous to the user than the enemy. A more sophisticated reputation and morality system impacts NPC interactions.

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Key Details:

• Size: Approximately double the size of the original game in terms of map and quest content.
• Game Director: Daniel Vavra, known for his work on the Mafia series, leads development and writing.
• Scandals: The game faced a ban in Saudi Arabia due to undisclosed "immoral content," including the depiction of black characters and same-sex relationships.
• Reviews: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, averaging around 88-89 on Metacritic and OpenCritic, with many praising improvements over the original while noting some minor visual flaws and occasional pacing issues.

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