Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Launches with Record-Breaking Online Numbers on Steam

The role-playing action game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios has shown impressive results in the first hours after release. According to SteamDB, the game's peak online player count exceeded 147.3 thousand, surpassing the maximum figure of the original game by more than 50 thousand players.

Impressive Start

The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance gathered 96 thousand players on its release day, but over time, its average online count dropped to 6 thousand users. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, judging by the initial figures, has attracted significantly more attention and has already become one of Warhorse Studios' most successful games.

Release and Reviews

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was released on February 4, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game has received high critical acclaim, with an average Metacritic rating of 88 out of 100. Reviewers praise its deep storyline, well-crafted world, and a more realistic combat system compared to the first installment.

Piracy and Lack of Protection

Interestingly, the game was released without anti-piracy protection, and just a few hours after launch, pirated versions appeared online. This may affect sales, but Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has already demonstrated a strong start, attracting the attention of both loyal fans and new players.

At the moment, the game continues to gain popularity, and its online player count remains high. Whether it will maintain its audience in the long run remains to be seen.