Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Player Numbers Break Records Again and Again

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) has shattered its own concurrent player records on Steam daily since launch. This article delves into the game's phenomenal success and its planned future updates.

A Triumphant Opening Weekend: Over 250,000 Concurrent Players

As of February 9th, 2025, KCD2 boasted over 250,000 concurrent Steam players, peaking at 256,206 according to Creative Director Daniel Vávra's Twitter (X) announcement. The game's daily concurrent player count steadily climbed from launch:

• February 4th: 159,351 concurrent players
• February 5th: 176,285 concurrent players
• February 6th: 185,582 concurrent players
• February 7th: 190,194 concurrent players
• February 8th: 233,586 concurrent players
• February 9th: 256,206 concurrent players

Estimates suggest over 890,000 Steam sales, making it the second top-selling game on Steam (behind Counter-Strike 2) and fifth most-played (after CS2, Dota 2, Marvel Rivals, and Banana). With 1 million copies sold at launch, KCD2 is rapidly approaching 2 million total sales.

Meticulous Detail and Immersive Gameplay

Warhorse Studios' dedication to minute detail is a key factor in KCD2's success. Building upon the series' reputation for realism (perishable food, clothing maintenance, sword sharpening), KCD2 introduces new elements to enhance the 15th-century medieval immersion.

Senior Game Designer Ondřej Bittner highlighted a new stealth mechanic tied to accumulating dirt and grime, resulting in a "body odor" debuff that alerts nearby enemies. The introduction of "handgonnes," historically accurate early firearms with realistic limitations (inaccuracy, long reload times, safety concerns), adds another layer of authenticity, even embracing its potential as a "meme weapon."

PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling emphasizes the game's commitment to authenticity over hyper-accuracy, aiming for a balanced blend of historical plausibility and enjoyable gameplay.

A Robust Post-Launch Roadmap

Warhorse Studios has outlined a post-launch roadmap featuring free updates and paid DLC throughout 2025. Free updates include a barber feature, hardcore mode, and horse racing (Spring 2025 release). Paid DLC will launch in Summer (Brushes with Death), Autumn (Legacy of the Forge), and Winter (Mysteria Ecclesiae).

KCD2's extraordinary opening weekend performance, coupled with the planned updates and DLC, positions the game for continued commercial success and the potential for even higher player numbers.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page for more details.