"Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Sells 1 Million Copies, Developer Celebrates 'Triumph'"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has quickly established itself as a major success, selling one million copies within a day of its launch. Warhorse Studios' eagerly awaited sequel to their medieval Europe action RPG was released on February 4, available across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. The game swiftly climbed to the top ranks of Steam's most-played games list.

On Valve's platform, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 achieved a peak concurrent player count of 159,351. This impressive figure is expected to increase as the game enters its first weekend on the market. For comparison, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance reached a peak of 96,069 concurrent players on Steam seven years ago.

It's important to note that the total peak concurrent player count for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is likely higher, considering its simultaneous release on consoles. However, player numbers from Sony and Microsoft are not publicly disclosed.

Warhorse Studios celebrated the game's success with a tweet, calling Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 "a triumph." This indicates a significant achievement for the Czech developer and its parent company, Embracer subsidiary Plaion.

Currently, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 tops Steam's global revenue chart, surpassing popular titles like Counter-Strike 2, Civilization 7, and Monster Hunter: Wilds. This suggests the game has substantial staying power in the market.

IGN's review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 awarded it a 9/10, praising its "excellent melee combat and an exceptional story." The review highlighted the game as "one part sequel and one part coronation, bringing a lot of the original's ideas to fruition."

For those embarking on their journey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, check out our guides on Things to Do First and How to Make Money Fast Early. Our Walkthrough hub offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the main quest, and we also provide detailed resources on Activities and Tasks, Side Quests, as well as Cheat Codes and Console Commands.