Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Reviews

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is everything you could wish for from an action RPG, with a heavy focus on systems that lean in to support the way you want to play. Not only is Kingdom Come: Deliverance II a brilliant sequel, but it’s a genre-defining game that pushes an otherwise stagnant genre forward for the first time in a decade.

Henry of Skalitz is back in the saddle again, exploring a brand-new area of fifteenth-century Bohemia. Players are in for a deep role-playing experience that's a must-play for anyone looking for a stellar narrative.

I hated my first 10 hours with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. I then realized I wasn’t meeting it on its terms; I was trying to morph what is clearly a realistic immersive sim-like digital LARP into the Skyrim-esque experience I figured it would be as yet another open world RPG. Only when I took a step back and engaged with all KCD2’s systems did I grasp what developer Warhorse Studios was trying to accomplish. For the rest of my 66 hours, I experienced near-perfection, an RPG whose mechani...

A sprawling medieval RPG that notably refines its predecessor’s formula by taking aim at many of its rougher edges, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has plenty in store for both series veterans and newcomers. A lot of its slower simmer – whether in terms of narrative or progression – is intentional but, while it does ask for more patience than its peers, it makes sure to always repay those who stick with it for the long haul.

I guess it’s no surprise to anyone, by what I’ve written in my review last year, that I really didn’t like the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It wasn’t just because I was tackling a Switch port; I legitimately thought that the original version was a buggy and overly complicated slog of an RPG focused way too much on realism, and not on, well, fun. When Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was first announced, I simply wasn’t hyped for it. All I could think of was that it would be more ...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a marvel with its intelligent mechanics and engrossing plot. While it isn’t perfect, most will find plenty to love in this esteemed follow-up.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a dense numbers-driven RPG and a remarkable improvement from its predecessor, with an immersive 15th century setting, satisfying role-playing, and impressive cinematic chops.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the anticipated sequel to the 2018 medieval RPG, is here, letting players control Henry of Skalitz again. With a lot of moving systems, ambitious immersion and striking graphics, it buckles a little under all those promises. Have you ever had a game that you so desperately want to love but is fighting you at every turn? After nearly 70 hours with the adventure, that’s exactly what we’ve got here.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a phenomenal game that, despite some issues, manages to deliver stellar gameplay, an immersive world, and some interesting mechanics that either make you starry-eyed or boil your blood.

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.

Despite offering a gritty medieval RPG sandbox with a layered, dynamic open world stacked with detail, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is haunted by the same demons as the original.

Jesus Christ be praised, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is back! 2018’s medieval RPG quickly made a name for itself with its brutal realism, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is bigger, better, and even more epic.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a brilliant RPG that's uncompromisingly itself. Difficult, mucky, and bloody, it's an excellent realization of the promise of the first game and a coming-out party for Warhorse into gaming's top tier.

There's one Polish guy who I guarantee will steal the hearts of thousands. Please hang in there. There is gold buried in this game, and it's not even that hard to prospect out.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a polished open-world RPG that outdoes its AAA competition at every turn. Some of the realism can bog down the gameplay, but the intricate dialogue choices and perk tree compel me to forgive some of the returning irritants. And the story, just wow. I can’t say enough great things about the characterizations, dialogue, story twists, activities, and cinematography packed into KCD2’s main quest; it’s simply the best in the genre.

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.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a triumph, weaving complex systems together in an incredibly immersive medieval world that remains a joy to explore even after countless hours. The story is thoroughly entertaining, despite some iffy voice acting, and the challenging combat is a blast to master, making for one of the best RPGs in years.

Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 feels like stepping back through the pages of history. The game’s commitment to authenticity is remarkable, and its focus on realistic gameplay makes it one of the most immersive RPGs ever. However, its lack of player conveniences is often a double-edged sword.

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.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is more ambitious, more polished and more narratively complex than the first game. It’s an impressive achievement that moves the unique franchise significantly forward.

Like the original, this isn't an RPG designed to make you feel good - you continue to be little more than a passenger in this historical tapestry, following along behind the horse tails of Henry's betters, and clearing up the mess they leave behind. Some will revel in that work, but I for one won't be chomping at the bit for another sequel any time soon.

A memorable core cast, often hilarious side quests, and a gripping main narrative make Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a must-play medieval RPG, despite its late-game progression woes and rough edges.

In all one's years of investing in open-world RPGs, I've come to the willing conclusion that there exists two camps of people who end up enjoying said formula. People that enjoy them for what the game shows them -- world structure, quest design, emergent mechanics -- and people that enjoy them for how said game makes them feel and thereafter. How strongly the concept of serving a desired role or archetype impacts their method of play-style. How those very systems and means of dynamism in a reactive world affect their perception of such. But as polarizing as these two camps may sound at a glance, the one aspect either group often credits a hefty chunk of their enjoyment from is in the stand-alone moments.

For those who appreciate RPGs that lean into simulation rather than spectacle, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a standout experience — one that is best approached with patience and an eagerness to embrace its historical authenticity and realism. It may not cater to every type of player, but for those willing to engage with its systems, it delivers one of the most satisfying and immersive role-playing experiences in recent memory. With its stunning visuals, refined gameplay mechanics, and a gripping continuation of Henry's journey, KCD2 cements itself as one of the most compelling RPGs of the year, regardless of what may come after it.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a staggering sequel that'll put you in a medieval mindset.

Armed with excellent melee combat and an exceptional story, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one part sequel and one part coronation, bringing a lot of the original's ideas to fruition.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has quickly become one of my favorite open-world RPGs of all time. Warhorse sits atop RPG Mount Rushmore with the best this industry has to offer

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.

Warhorse Studios has delivered a worthy sequel and set a new benchmark for what medieval RPGs can achieve. It’s clear that they’re not just creating a game—they’re crafting an experience that invites players to lose themselves in a rich, detailed world that never feels like anything less than a living, breathing testament to the past. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 kicks off the year as a top contender for Game of the Year, and regardless of its ultimate victory, its impact on the RPG genre will be felt for years to come.

So yeah, there is a lot about Kingdom Come: Deliverance II that will frustrate you, but there’s also a lot to appreciate about how dedicated it is to preserving that sense of realism in its open-world. If you’re able to look past the jank, you just might find yourself engaged in one of the most well-realized role-playing experiences we’ve seen in the past decade.

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.

While Kingdom Come: Deliverance was a solid title worthy of being called a great open-world RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 essentially redefines what it means to be a great open-world RPG. It’s one of those worlds you not only want to tell your friends about, but you want to watch them explore it as well. I’m so torn on what I want to see Warhorse Studios do in the future. On one hand, I’d love to see what such a talented studio can do with another setting. On the other, they’re absolute masterminds at crafting such an immersive and realistic early 15th-century medieval world that I just want more of it. The year just started so it’s too early to be talking about GOTY, but for me, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is already at the very least a contender.

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.

Warhorse Studios has delivered an excellent RPG and sequel. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a near total package, with great writing, acting, and a level of immersion that will have you running down every single quest in fear of missing out on a special moment. Frankly, I will be shocked if it's not in the awards conversation at the end of the year.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance was a game I massively anticipated when it was first announced. I eventually got my first hands-on with it and then finally played it. Playing it did reveal the more modest nature of the development, but it also made it clear that Warhorse Studios cared about what they put out. With what was nothing short of a monumental success, the sequel—Kingdom Come: Deliverance II—was inevitable.

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. Some graphical bugs were an issue but should be patched up in a future update. Even if players didn’t play the first game, they shouldn’t miss out on playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

Wow. Just… Wow. That was my feeling when I hit the credits roll after just over 150 hours. I really lost myself in the game world (which is actually relatively accurate to the real world with its locations and layout, as was the first game) at times. More so than any other game I’ve played in many years, I found myself committed to finally seeing to the main objective the first game left unfinished. It was hard for me to even pull myself away for other things when I needed to. I was think...

Despite small bugs and crashes, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a solid franchise entry that expands on the story of Henry.

As a sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel. It does improve on the formula of the original game in various ways, however, and features a story with more impactful choices. Only some troublesome stealth sections and the odd bug bring it down a little, but it's still a fantastic experience overall.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 literally doubles down on everything that made the first game so memorable for so many players. It didn't set out to reinvent itself. Instead, it made great strives to realizing that vision of Medieval Europe the first game was always supposed to be.

It will punish you with impossible odds. It will throw numbers and statistics at you at blinding speed. It will grind you beneath its heel and beat you into submission, until you finally decide to play by its rules. Don't get my words twisted, however: Everything I've just written is high praise.

With unbelievable depth, personality, and variety, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is one of the best RPGs of the last decade.

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Warhorse has favoured fun and impact over realism, and as a result, the sequel to the popular 2018 title has improved leaps and bounds. Stability and bugs are still an issue, but if you can get past that, then there’s a thoroughly enjoyable medieval romp to get your teeth into.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is filled with incredible characters and one of the most engaging historical stories I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Despite some intense moments and frustrating sections of the game, there's so much enjoyment to be squeezed out.

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.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't a game that should attract every kind of player, but even though you might have avoided the first part for whatever reason, you definitely should give the sequel a chance. It is a much more spectacular, bigger in every way mega-game that stands out from its peers.

It has been hard to find the words to accurately represent how phenomenal this game is. If I could sum up Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in just one, it would be this: masterpiece.

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

While Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 still stumbles in some aspects of its portrayal of 15th-century Bohemia, the shadow that lingered over the first game has mostly dissipated. This is a massively improved sequel in every other area, with better combat, quest design, and none of the technical issues that plagued the original. Not everyone will vibe with its slow-paced and oftentimes tedious approach, but those willing to meet it on its own terms will find a compelling open-world RPG that relishes in player agency and the consequences of your actions.

Warhorse's historical open world RPG makes Elder Scrolls feel shallow, but its deft feudal portrayal is checked by the routine boy's fable at its core.

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. Some minor issues carry over from the past campaign, and it still remains a game that will alienate more casual players. But all in all, this is a monumental RPG in terms of scope, scale, and quality. I used to long for an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake. But now, I feel sated by the Bohemian masterpiece War Horse has created.

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Czech developer Warhorse Studios demands a seat at the table of role playing masters with a dangerously immersive WRPG that, almost disappointingly, is polished to mirror-brightness, like a dazzling suit of tourney plate.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a true achievement. It features the most immersive open world I've ever played in.

In an age where games are fighting harder than ever just to succeed, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 should not be one to pass you by, as a return to form for the RPG genre. It’s not just a game about history - it’s a game that feels like it’s making history.