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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Preview - A Cinematic Masterpiece in Progress

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is shaping up to be something special. Check out this detailed preview to get an idea of what's coming.

insider-gaming.com

Just an excerpt

The first Kingdom Come Deliverance game was a marvel – but it was rough around the edges at times. It felt a little sluggish, there were a fair few bugs to deal with, and occasionally, it felt a bit too challenging. It’s not a game that holds your hand, but sometimes the difficulty level felt a bit too punishing for the average gamer.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 retains that obvious challenge in the earliest sequences of the game, presenting players with a dire set of circumstances that take them from being a lauded nobleman to little more than a peasant begging for scraps. Where you once had a fine set of armour and a razor-sharp sword, you now have rags and bloodied knuckles.
That’s the welcome you get in KCD2 – but it’s phenomenal.
For those new to the franchise, you’re starting at the beginning, building Henry of Skalitz from the ground up and shaping him into what you want, and Warhorse Studios has done such a perfect job of explaining why that’s happening. This is an RPG at heart, and from the skill paths to the way you build your character based on your desired fighting style, everything is manipulated and experienced by you, the player.
For my Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 preview, I worked my way through the first ten hours or so of the game, but that was enough time to see that Warhorse has taken everything from the first game that I loved and improved upon it immeasurably – an evolution indeed.
Visually, the game is stunning. The audio palette is sumptuous and realistic, the movement mechanics are much smoother and more satisfying than the first game, and combat has been toned down a bit and optimised. The game’s AI is believable, interactive, and sensible, and the world around you feels as though it exists.
Of course, it helps that it’s rooted in history and authenticity – Warhorse made sure to employ the sharpest experts to make sure everything from swinging a sword to the behaviour of the local farmers is correct to the game’s period.
Performance-wise, I’m having no issues. I’m playing KCD2 on a high-end gaming PC with a controller, and running it at Ultra 1440p is giving me no concerns about the game’s stability. It’s buttery smooth and (almost entirely) bug-free.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already has me hooked on its medieval tale, and I haven't even gotten past the RPG's opening hours

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is here, and so far, I'm loving it.

www.windowscentral.com

20 hours in, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a mad, systems-driven sandbox that captures some of the best parts of games like Stalker

No one warned me my actions would have consequences.

www.pcgamer.com

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Final Preview - Steam Deck HQ

We took a look at the opening hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 ahead of its release, and it is amazing so far.

steamdeckhq.com

 

[Gonzito]

These mfs are playing the full game already, lucky bastards

 

[Draugoth]

Videos:​

Blogposts:​

VG247

TrueAchievements

The Gamer

GamingBible

WindowsCentral

 

[ssringo]

Ooh, lots of stuff to comb through while stuck at work during this ice storm.

 

[Luipadre]

Game looks great on the Pro too. So hyped

 

[The Cockatrice]

So...outside of obviously different story and slightly better visuals, most of it is all the same including the tedious crafting, garbage janky melee fighting system, etc. I thought the first was just ok, like a 7'ish game. Im not day one on this. Oh yeah and the performance is probably going to suck dick. I reinstalled the first to see how well it runs nowadays and its still shit in most towns, not even maxed. I expect this to run just as bad.

 

[Sanepar]

My only worry about this game is performance at launch.

 

[Luipadre]

My only worry about this game is performance at launch.

Performance seems great, even on console (atleast on the pro) 1 month before launch

 

[geary]

 

[balls of snow]

Saw some screenshots that will make a particular crowd of gamers angry.
Of particular note, a clashing (of words preferably) of different religious ideology in a medievel setting is commendable. Wonder how that will go.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

First Hour of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on PS5 Pro:

 

[pudel]

GOTY incoming

 

[DeepEnigma]

First Hour of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on PS5 Pro:

Is that a real 60fps mode? Or just YouTube magic via their codec?

 

[Emedan]

There was never any doubt

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Is that a real 60fps mode? Or just YouTube magic via their codec?

I think it's running at 60 fps because the devs also listed all the graphics modes for consoles about a month ago. On the Pro, it should be running at upscalled 4k at 60 fps.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Console Specs Revealed

Warhorse Studios has revealed the full console specs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 ahead of the game's February release.

insider-gaming.com

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Console Specs​

Xbox Series S

• Resolution: 1080p
• Target Performance: 30 FPS
• Upscaling Technology: None

Xbox Series X (Performance Mode)

• Resolution: Upscaled 1440p
• Target Performance: 60 FPS (unlocked with VRR)
• Upscaling Technology: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution

Xbox Series X (Fidelity Mode)

• Resolution: Upscaled 2160p
• Target Performance: 30 FPS
• Upscaling Technology: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution

PlayStation 5 (Performance Mode)

• Resolution: Upscaled 1440p
• Target Performance: 60 FPS (unlocked with VRR)
• Upscaling Technology: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution

PlayStation 5 (Fidelity Mode)

• Resolution: Upscaled 2160p
• Target Performance: 30 FPS
• Upscaling Technology: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution

PlayStation 5 Pro

• Resolution: Upscaled 2160p
• Target Performance: 60 FPS (unlocked with VRR)
• Upscaling Technology: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution

 

[Last Hearth]

I never played KCD1, do I need to in order to get the story, or can I start straight with KCD2.

 

[Gonzito]

The purple forum is wishing this game to bomb and the director to rot in hell

Very healthy people, nothing unusual

 

[Gonzito]

I never played KCD1, do I need to in order to get the story, or can I start straight with KCD2.

Its a direct continuation so yes you should play it

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I never played KCD1, do I need to in order to get the story, or can I start straight with KCD2.

Part 1 needs to be played.

I haven’t, but no time so I will just watch a YouTube recap.

 

[Kings Field]

The purple forum is wishing this game to bomb and the director to rot in hell

Very healthy people, nothing unusual

Day 1 purchase then.

 

[Roman Empire]

The previews are up and so am I.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I just started the first one a little while ago. Does the survival elements like hunger and sleep get annoying? or is it relatively not much of anything?

 

[RavageX]

I liked the first game (wish there was a third person view as always) but it is a game I have to be in the mood for. It is kind of a pain in the ass to play, but thats kinda ok. Getting into a fight (for me) was always a worried experience because there was always a good chance I'd die.

I still haven't finished it. I'll probably like this one too but it won't be a purchase right away.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

It's funny reading the other sites thread on these previews. Full of people boycotting the game as they are overly upset a game set in Midevial Europe is filled with masculinity and sexism

 

[RavageX]

I just started the first one a little while ago. Does the survival elements like hunger and sleep get annoying? or is it relatively not much of anything?

IMO it is done where in a way that it isn't super annoying.

 

[Gonzito]

It's funny reading the other sites thread on these previews. Full of people boycotting the game as they are overly upset a game set in Midevial Europe is filled with masculinity and sexism

Jesus Christ be praised

 

[pudel]

I never played KCD1, do I need to in order to get the story, or can I start straight with KCD2.

I think you dont need to. But there are many characters returning and you might have a little different experience (context wise) as someone who played the first game.

I just started the first one a little while ago. Does the survival elements like hunger and sleep get annoying? or is it relatively not much of anything?

No, it was never annoying for me....it was all pretty fair and reasonable...even the weight restrictions (as you can upgrade yr horse as well ie.)

 

[DeepEnigma]

I think it's running at 60 fps because the devs also listed all the graphics modes for consoles about a month ago. On the Pro, it should be running at upscalled 4k at 60 fps.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Console Specs Revealed

Warhorse Studios has revealed the full console specs for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 ahead of the game's February release.

insider-gaming.com

I totally missed this,

Thank you sir for the update!

 

[pudel]

It's funny reading the other sites thread on these previews. Full of people boycotting the game as they are overly upset a game set in Midevial Europe is filled with masculinity and sexism

"Harry, you dont need to sell it to me!"

 

[RavageX]

It's funny reading the other sites thread on these previews. Full of people boycotting the game as they are overly upset a game set in Midevial Europe is filled with masculinity and sexism

Adding a bit to this with stuff that has been mentioned before.

As a person of color, I don't see the fuss in this game not being diverse. I'm not a history buff...but I think it's accurate for the time and setting.

Having said that, I also don't see the point of fussing about Assassin's Creed Shadows(however I did think the hip hop music in the trailer was dumb).

The only time I would have an issue is if there is a character creator that lets you be everything under the sun but doesn't have decent hair/skin/face options.

 

[Luipadre]

The purple forum is wishing this game to bomb and the director to rot in hell

Very healthy people, nothing unusual

They are in for a rude awakening starting this year.

 

[Denton]

The purple forum is wishing this game to bomb and the director to rot in hell

Very healthy people, nothing unusual

Their impotent screeching is so hilarious and life sustaining.

Nature is healing.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

I just started the first one a little while ago. Does the survival elements like hunger and sleep get annoying? or is it relatively not much of anything?

I'm playing through KCD1 right now. Sleep and hunger are not difficult to maintain. You can fast travel everywhere, so finding food to buy or a place to sleep doesn't take more than 2min of your time. It's probably 90min of in game time where you fill up on food and sleep before you need to do so again

Game saving can be punishing, which I really like. A lot people don't like the potential of losing 30-40min of progress, though. It's an immersive sim that forces players to utilize the majority of the games mechanics. It's not like RDR2, where you can ignore most of the RPG elements and play it as an action adventure game

 

[GymWolf]

Too bad the combat is the same shit as before, looks good otherwise.

The reee topic is as hilarious as you would expect.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Too bad the combat is the same shit as before, looks good otherwise.

The reee topic is as hilarious as you would expect.

I think the feedback in the combat is where the difference will be. Looks to be more responsive.

 

[Luipadre]

Too bad the combat is the same shit as before, looks good otherwise.

The reee topic is as hilarious as you would expect.

Combat is more refined and streamlined. Also different weapons have different movesets and animations now

 

[Jaybe]

Looks like an early contender for GOTY

 

[GymWolf]

Combat is more refined and streamlined. Also different weapons have different movesets and animations now

I saw the footage, it looks similar enough for me to absolutely dread every fight encounter, and i can't play any game where i dread combat since i'm mostly a combat guy.

It is not a matter of challenge, i'm one of those people that greatly enjoy being a weak fuck and being destroyed for the first 10-20 hours of a game, i just find the combat extremely unfunny and fake looking, like 2 actors recreating medieval combat in a theatre instead of actual gritty, dynamic combat, hitting people and watching them go down in the first one was super unsatisfying to me, it looked super scripted and fake, i'm not gonna sugar coat my opinion.


At least i know that shitty combat was one of the most commonly listed flaws of the first game so i know i'm not the only one.

 

[AJUMP23]

I saw the footage, it looks similar enough for me to absolutely dread every fight encounter, and i can't play any game where i dread combat since i'm mostly a combat guy.

I liked that combat had a real consequence and you had to work to make sure you get destroyed. I never felt invincible but I got better.

 

[The Cockatrice]

I liked that combat had a real consequence and you had to work to make sure you get destroyed. I never felt invincible but I got better.

Combat was fine for the first hours but then it just became tedious af especially during the multiple enemy encounters. It wasnt a fun, it was a niche. This doesnt look more refined at all. Hopefully owning everyone with the bow remained a thing.

 

[GymWolf]

AJUMP23 like i said, challenge is a non-problem to me, i just hate the mechanics and how it is animated and how unsatisfying was hitting and killing people.

So extremely disappointing both visually and mechanically.

 

[DaciaJC]

Saw some screenshots that will make a particular crowd of gamers angry.

What sort of screenshots?

 

[balls of snow]

What sort of screenshots?

Not verified yet but people of a certain colour appear in the game.
Gasp!

 

[Evil Calvin]

Saw some screenshots that will make a particular crowd of gamers angry.
Of particular note, a clashing (of words preferably) of different religious ideology in a medievel setting is commendable. Wonder how that will go.

Who cares. Religion is BS anyway.

 

[Dorfdad]

Any chance this runs a solid 60fps on the pro?!

 

[pudel]

AJUMP23 like i said, challenge is a non-problem to me, i just hate the mechanics and how it is animated and how unsatisfying was hitting and killing people.

So extremely disappointing both visually and mechanically.

Never had a problem with the combat. Its block->hit->block. And later on you owned everyone with the "master parry". But I am no combat type guy. You can hunt me with From games.

 

[Honey Bunny]

Sounds amazing but may not be as enjoyable as the reeee thread about it right now.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Never played KD1.

I've actually never played a medieval RPG that wasnt fantasy with dragons, skeletons and traditional shit like that. Kill the monsters, clear the caves, find magic artifact X in a temple on a mountain to create a dimension door etc...

So if KD games are more realistic and grounded, what's the typical quests to do????

 

[Angry_Megalodon]

Who cares. Religion is BS anyway.

History, economy, social customs and arts have been influenced by religion more than by any other factor.

 

[pudel]

Never played KD1.

I've actually never played a medieval RPG that wasnt fantasy with dragons, skeletons and traditional shit like that. Kill the monsters, clear the caves, find magic artifact X in a temple on a mountain to create a dimension door etc...

So if KD games are more realistic and grounded, what's the typical quests to do????

Kill humans & animals, find shiny armor, be a thief, be an alchemist, enjoy the bathhouses, play dice games....such things.