What to Expect From Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in 2025

In the last couple of decades, few games have managed to capture the essence of medieval times and deliver as authentic an experience as Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Now, after a long, seven-year wait, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is arriving soon, with the aim of providing players with an even more immersive experience than before — one that can even be enjoyed as a standalone title, as it boasts its willingness to remain faithful to the first game while offering an adventure not overwhelmingly tied to the narrative of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

There is plenty to look forward to in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 when it arrives in 2025, including its expansive open world, enhanced combat mechanics, and a continuation of Henry’s journey through a land torn by civil war. Beyond its features, players can expect plenty of post-launch content for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, alongside any patches and regular updates the game is likely to receive.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is Launching in a Stacked February 2025

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Launches on February 4, 2025

In what was likely a desperate move to avoid the shadow of every other major title launching in February 2025, Warhorse Studios has moved Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s release date up a week, from February 11, 2025 to February 4, 2025. Regardless of the reason, however, this is great news for fans of the highly anticipated game, as well as the game itself, as it will potentially have some time to shine before the rest of February 2025 gets overloaded with big releases.

Before its release date change, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 would have launched alongside Civilization 7, and while the two games are vastly different from one another in genre, there’s still the chance of players’ backlogs filling up, especially given the rest of February 2025’s releases. This includes Assassin’s Creed Shadows on February 14, Avowed on February 18, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on February 21, and Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28. Fortunately, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is now launching ahead of every big game release in February 2025, which may let it occupy the spotlight throughout the month.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Features Plenty of Improvements Over Its Predecessor

Once Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 launches on February 4, 2025, players can expect it to showcase plenty of improvements over its predecessor. Firstly, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s map will be twice as large as the first game’s, with two distinct maps, including the city of Kuttenberg. Kuttenberg is a much denser and more vibrant setting than anything players would have been able to find in the first game, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s improved graphics and optimization will make it much easier for players to immerse themselves in its world.

To make room for newcomers, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s combat has also been refined for greater accessibility without sacrificing depth. Parrying and blocking are more intuitive than they were in the first game, and players can defend against multiple attackers from the front. Furthermore, each weapon type now has unique moves and combos, reflecting authentic medieval fighting styles. Finally, new weapons, such as crossbows and firearms, have been introduced, adding more variety to combat encounters.

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There Are Plans for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Post-Launch Support and Expansions

It’s almost a given that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will receive post-launch support in the form of regular updates and fixes to the game. However, beyond the norm, Warhorse Studios has already confirmed that it plans to release several expansions for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 following the game’s release. Currently, these expansions can be purchased via the Expansion Pass, which is offered as a bundle with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s Gold Edition and can be purchased separately from the game’s Standard Edition. These expansions will likely introduce new quests, characters, and areas to explore, and will also include the “Shields of Seasons Passing” DLC, available from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s release, allowing players to customize their shields with unique designs.

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 set to launch on February 4, 2025, it may be able to start off the year with a bang as a standalone medieval adventure that welcomes both veterans and newcomers alike. By refining the first game’s combat, expanding its immersive world, and committing to several expansions beyond launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may keep players busy for some time. Its early release date also ensures it side-steps the crowded February lineup, offering it a chance to seize the spotlight. For fans of authentic, player-driven RPGs, 2025 looks to begin with a promising journey through a world torn by war, choice, and history.

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RPG

Action-Adventure

Open-World

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Released

February 4, 2025

Developer(s)

Warhorse Studios

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Engine

CryEngine

ESRB

Mature 17+ // Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity

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Steam Deck Compatibility

Unknown

X|S Optimized

Yes

Number of Players

1

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PC Release Date

February 4, 2025

PS5 Release Date

February 4, 2025

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Xbox Series X|S Release Date

February 4, 2025

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