Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | Review Thread

Game Information

Game Title: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Platforms:

PC (Feb 11, 2025)
PlayStation 5 (Feb 11, 2025)
Xbox Series X/S (Feb 11, 2025)

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Developer: Warhorse Studios

Publisher: Deep Silver

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 89 average - 97% recommended - 59 reviews

Critic Reviews

ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

“Immersive Sim, love letter to odd situations, cranky combat simulator. KCD2 is all those things and somehow comes together.”

AltChar - Dina Husejnagić - 95 / 100

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is hands down a must-play for anyone who’s into Medieval open-world gameplay. All of it combines into a package that justifies the 59.99€ price tag, or 79.99€ if you’re going for the Gold Edition. Honestly, this is a serious Game of the Year contender.

Atarita - Alparslan Gürlek - Turkish - 100 / 100

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a full-fledged role-playing game that knows what it’s doing, is confident, has great cinematic quality, and tells a magnificient story. It’s an absolute masterpiece.

CBR - Mark O’Callaghan - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a phenomenal RPG that players will love spending countless hours on. Bohemia is prosperous and thriving, with a lot of natural interactions that can lead players on quests that feel like an adventure. Henry’s story is epic, goes through emotions, and will stick with gamers.

CGMagazine - Justin Wood - 5 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had a lot of promise, with its gripping story and beautiful landscapes, at least until the technical issues started showing up and completely ruined the experience.

Cerealkillerz - Nick Erlenhof - German - 8.5 / 10

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 delivers a unique medieval setting with more freedom and realism than any game before it. Henry’s story continues, remains exciting and also looks really great. If you are a fan of the first instalment or have the time, desire and also a little frustration tolerance, then you should have a lot of fun in Kuttenberg and the surrounding areas for a long time

Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 7 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an incredibly ambitious RPG venture that soars when all its moving system parts and systems work as they’re meant to. As promised by Warhorse Studios themselves, protagonist Henry can be just about whatever you want him to be, whether that’s a wise diplomat, a mischievous thief or a drunk who finds himself regularly in barfights and down in the dirt. This is bolstered by meaningful skill specialisations, a strong bond between Henry and Hans and a story with exciting twists and turns. However, immersion is broken often with disappointing bugs, odd narrative choices that don’t bear weight and the fact female characters don’t get to do much of anything. A good game that could’ve been amazing had it been given a little longer to cook, Warhorse’s follow-up is a fun time despite all its obstacles but isn’t quite ready to be crowned victor just yet.

Destructoid - Steven Mills - 9.5 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gives you that lively and immersive world full of choices and then implores you to make the wrong ones, and it’s a hell of an experience because of it.

Dexerto - Liam Mackay - 5 / 5

It’s obvious a lot of love has been poured into every facet of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. If you found combat in the first game too difficult or the survival mechanics tedious, then the sequel’s streamlined gameplay might not be enough to change your mind.

However, if you were a fan of the first game, there’s so much to enjoy here. It’s clearly the game Warhorse wanted to make back in 2018, and it’s been improved in so many small ways. Bigger and better, it’s a must-play.

Aside from some clunkiness and the odd tedious mission, it’s hard to find another game that so expertly combines realism and fun, with tough but satisfying combat, a morally ambiguous but grand story, and a faithfully recreated medieval world brimming with stuff to do. It’s the sequel fans wanted, and I feel quite hungry for more.

Digitally Downloaded - Matt Sainsbury - 4.5 / 5

The big selling point of Kingdom Come Deliverance II is also its biggest potential drawback. You’ve got to be genuinely interested in the history that it depicts to find it immersive. I do wonder whether some people will come in expecting a Skyrim-like or a first-person Witcher experience and end up disappointed with this. It’s not that kind of game. It’s far more grounded and gritty, but if reading Tolstoy or Yoshikawa appeals to you, then Kingdom Come Deliverance II is very much for you.

DualShockers - Callum Marshall - 10 / 10

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is an unapologetically unique RPG that takes everything that was great about the original and takes it to the Nth degree. It’s a cinematic, historically charged epic with a sublime open world to explore, a depth of systems to master, a wealth of meticulously designed quests to complete, and a sandbox survival format that makes simply existing in this world a satisfying and rewarding experience.

EvelonGames - Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym - Spanish - 9.5 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a true gem of the RPG genre. Warhorse Studios has managed to improve every aspect of the first game without losing its essence. Its demanding learning curve might deter some players, but those who immerse themselves in its world will find one of the most rewarding and immersive experiences of the year.

With a challenging combat system, an engaging story, impeccable atmosphere, and a reactive world where every decision matters, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II stands as a masterpiece of medieval RPGs. Undoubtedly, one of the year’s standout games and a must-play for any fan of the genre.

Game Rant - Josh Cotts - 10 / 10

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Warhorse Studios delivers one of the first great games of 2025.

GameGrin - Mike Crewe - 9.5 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is one of the finest games I’ve played in years, with a gripping story and refined gameplay. It’s still early in the year, but this is definitely on course to be 2025’s Game of the Year.

GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a triumphant sequel, improving upon its predecessor with an open-world RPG that delights in its complexity and emphasis on player choice.

Gamepressure - Jakub Paluszek - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 really improves almost every aspect of its already very good predecessor. Looking at the whole thing more calmly, we of course see the flaws, but it’s hard to ignore the enormous amount of effort, passion, and heart put into this project.

Gamer Escape - Grant Dotter - 10 / 10

This is one of those games I absolutely think everyone should experience. Do play the original first if you haven’t, because that was also an amazing experience, and it’s entirely worth the 200-300 hours you might end up spending to play both. I don’t regret one minute of it and I don’t think you will either. Even certain upcoming AAA-budget titles that I am still eagerly awaiting are going to have to pull out all the stops to match what I just experienced.

Gamer Guides - Tom Hopkins - 95 / 100

As a complete package, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is mind-blowing. The first game was an interesting foundation, but the long-awaited sequel stands easily alongside the best RPGs of the last decade. It tells an exciting yet emotional story, and the world is a joy to explore, but it’s the level of immersion that’s created by all of its interconnected systems that’s unlike anything I’ve experienced before.

GamesRadar+ - Alan Wen - 4 / 5

“What there’s no getting away from is that progression is purposely slow.”

GamingTrend - David Burdette - 95 / 100

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a special RPG that ranks with the Skyrims and Witchers of its genre. Despite a high learning curve, I found myself lost in its clutches for hours on end, immersed in the world of 1400s Bohemia. An absolutely gorgeous setting that’s satisfying to explore, combined with rewarding progression and an outstanding narrative makes KCD2 a lock for awards season.

Glitched Africa - Marco Cocomello - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is the most frustratingly enjoyable game I have played in a while. It is exhausting while at the same time unconventionally brilliant. It requires a heavy constitution to sit through, but the payoffs result in a playground of infinite possibilities.

IGN Deutschland - Eike Cramer - German - 8 / 10

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is an epic, beautiful and authentic medieval adventure full of fun, love, cruelty and war. Warhorse Studios tell a dramatic and twist-filled tale of friendship, loyalty, betrayal and politics that fills at least 65 hours of playtime. The depiction of late medieval statehood is just as captivating as the small sidequests and stories with their strong and authentic characters from sheperds to sword masters. In addition, there is a picturesque world, with probably the most impressive medieval city depiction I’ve ever seen in a video game. But not everything is perfect. The game design is annoying with forced stealth on top of a frustrating save system. That’s especially true for some of the longer story missions. On top of this, the combat mechanics are extremely inaccessible and, with their mercilessness, put far too many obstacles in the way of the players, especially at the beginning. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is nevertheless an utterly unique, ambitious and, in large parts, very good adventure. But it’s also a video game that misses important points a little too often in the gameplay details and does not respect the player’s time in certain places.

Insider Gaming - Grant Taylor-Hill - Buy

This monumental medieval adventure will have you living a double life - but in this one, you’re a brave adventurer exploring the most faithful recreation of a real place I’ve ever seen.

Just Play it - Mounir Bensaci - Arabic - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 delivered an immersive experience through its realistic world, captivating characters, and epic combat style. The medieval-inspired music and meticulous attention to detail transformed the game into an unforgettable adventure, making it a perfect experience for fans of the RPG genre.

MKAU Gaming - Yasmin Noble - 8 / 10

Every element of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II melds together into an intense, thoughtful adventure unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in gaming. Politics, intrigue, and action. The ultimate recipe for a solid story-based RPG, something Kingdom Come: Deliverance II seeks to provide and achieves.

Nexus Hub - Sam Aberdeen - 8.5 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a gargantuan RPG that’s bigger and better than the first game with stronger doses of realism, immersion and intricate mechanics to create something decidedly unique and engaging - but not for everybody.

One More Game - Vincent Ternida - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an exceptional experience for RPG enthusiasts, offering a fully immersive adventure where the sky’s the limit in the choices you make. Despite the steep learning curve, the game eases you into its massive world during the first dozen hours, providing a smooth entry.

Warhorse has crafted a masterpiece with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, delivering a fully optimized title ready to play from day one. Whether you choose to play it at home or on a portable device like the Steam Deck, it offers a fantastic adventure to kick off 2025 with a bang.

Oyungezer Online - Onur Kaya - Turkish - 9 / 10

Eurojank, but the very best kind; a grand adventure polished to shine, earning your affection without pandering to the player.

PC Gamer - Joshua Wolens - 90 / 100

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a big, bold, unutterably weird thing, and it’s a new RPG classic.

PSX Brasil - Bruno Henrique Vinhadel - Portuguese - 95 / 100

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an impeccable sequel that exudes quality and has a huge impact on the RPG genre.

Quest Daily - Nathanael Peacock - 8 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a modern-day epic in the grand scheme of gaming. It has its ups and downs, and fair share of bugs to be ironed out post launch. But in a game this size, with so many endless side-quests and stories to get caught up in, it’s easy to overlook the burned edges on a banquet like this.

SECTOR.sk - Oto Schultz - Slovak - 9 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is what any great sequel aspires to be. Evolving from petty countryside trifles into a full-blown historical drama filled with political intrigues of important figures in the powerful regions of Kuttenberg and Trosecko. Overhauled game systems, improved UI, streamlined mechanics, enhanced graphics and better technology provide overall much grander and polished experience but keep the same spirit of the original game.

Shacknews - Sam Chandler - 9 / 10

When it comes down to it, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a brilliant and astounding experience by a developer that has shown itself to be a leader in the open-world genre. Henry makes for such a pleasant protagonist that you can’t help but love him, and the journey you go on across medieval Bohemia is equal parts complex and deeply absorbing. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 shines bright among its peers, even with its dints and dents.

Spaziogames - Italian - 8 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is an experience tailored for those who appreciate the slow passage of time, uncompromising realism, and the profound impact of every decision. It plunges you into a gritty, unforgiving Middle Ages-harsh, unfiltered, and devoid of shortcuts or concessions.

SteamDeckHQ - Noah Kupetsky - 4.5 / 5

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is quite possibly one of the best non-linear RPGs I have ever played. No game has ever made me feel like anything could actually happen based on my choices to the degree this game has. The story and side content are both varied and enticing, making me want to stop and just go experience all the side quests I could. The combat and progression mechanics are also solid, and I even loved the more realistic mini-games like smithing or alchemy, which give a nice break from the fighting and running around.

There are some minor issues here and there, like getting stuck on terrain and the pre-rendered cutscenes taking out a little of the immersion, but these are small in the grand scheme. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a fantastic game through and through, and it would be a shame not to have this one in your library.

The Nerd Stash - Julio La Pine - 9.5 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 vastly improves everything from its predecessor. The combat is smoother, the story is much better, and the scope is grander than ever. It has some minor glitches, but none of them are game-breaking. Despite its size, it is one of the smoothest games in recent years and will go down in history books as an RPG masterpiece.

TheSixthAxis - Gareth Chadwick - 8 / 10

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues to fulfil the uncompromising vision of the first game. It weaves together a world of lords, knights, peasants and bandits in medieval Europe, with poor Henry of Skalitz caught somewhere in the middle just trying to cope. It’s grand in scale whilst being full of fine details and it sometimes gets in its own way a little bit, but if this is your kind of game it’ll be one that you don’t want to end because there’s nothing else quite like it.

WellPlayed - Nathan Hennessy - 9 / 10

This is more Kingdom Come: Deliverance, just a bit bigger and better. Warhorse’s second tour into medieval Bohemia should be on your 2025 travel itinerary if you can survive it.

XGN.nl - Roland Janssen - Dutch - 9 / 10

Whether it’s fighting, exploring or binge-drinking, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 improves on its predecessor in nearly every way. Some technical issues hold it back from perfection, but it’s definitely worthwhile to step into the armor of Henry of Skalitz for this brilliant RPG.

Xbox Achievements - Dan Webb - 82%

It’s no secret that I was not exactly a fan of the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. I thought it was bloated, buggy, and more importantly, bo…

XboxEra - Aarsal Masoodi - 8 / 10

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 can be slow and lethargic, sometimes to a fault. It’s a game that’s more concerned with a villager’s plight than a kingdom’s saving. And yet it’s in those very moments, the conversations in the back of a cart, the early morning horse rides in the brisk, cold air; that the magic, charm, and humanity of it all shines brightest.