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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2has sold more than a million copies within 24 hours of launch. The game is setting new player count records daily and it’s clear that Warhorse Studios has made another exceptional game. Could it be an early Game of The Year contender for 2025?
Well, as history has shown, commercial success and critical acclaim don’t always guarantee a GOTY win.Black Myth: Wukonghad the same story last year with it being a genre and industry-defining title only to fall short. These games have proved that single-player experiences are still in high demand. So let’s hope there’s no Sony snub this time.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2could end up likeBlack Myth: Wukong
The launch ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2has been nothing short of phenomenal. Warhorse Studios confirmed that the game soldone million copies within its first day. On top of that, it’s made back all of its development costs within 24 hours, making the sequel not just a hit with players but an instant financial win as well.
Over a million of you have stepped into our world. We’re beyond grateful for your support – thank you for making#KCD2a triumph!pic.twitter.com/2YDmcDx3mn
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 reportedly cost around 41 million US dollars to develop and already turned a profit just 24 hours after launch.It is genuinely insane what Warhorse Studio has managed to deliver on such a tight budget compared to industry giants, A masterpiece.pic.twitter.com/Pq3UXfSd6H
Speaking of it being a sequel, it has also surpassed the first game, which was also a success. By comparison, the first game took two weeks to reach the same milestone back in 2018. If you pair this with the impressive Metacritic score of 88,KCD 2is already the highest-rated release of 2025 so far. Let’s just hope we don’t have anotherBlack Myth: Wukongsituation on our hands.
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KCD 2′s early success feels exactly likeBlack Myth: Wukong,which became one of 2024’s biggest games. The Chinese action RPG sold 20 million copies in its first month and broke records as the most-played single-player game on Steam, peaking at 2.2 million concurrent players.
Black Myth Wukong has sold over 25 million copies since launch➡️https://t.co/oO8zoLaXK5#BlackMythWukongpic.twitter.com/eYYwh4LXYP
Despite this,Black Myth: Wukongultimately lost the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards, instead taking home wins in other categories like Best Action Game and Players’ Voice. We still think it was the most impactful title of the year, especially over Sony’sAstro Bot, which won GOTY.
Warhorse Games may have made a long-lasting game again
KCD 2is undoubtedly in the running for Game of the Year, but it may face the same obstacles asBlack Myth: Wukong. In 2024,Astro Bot’s Game of the Year win at The Game Awards was a bit controversial as a lot of fansbelievedWukongdeserved it more. The jury-based voting system has often favored Sony titles and it’s hard for even record-breaking third-party games to take the top prize.
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Aside from sales,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is also shaping up to have the potential for some long-term engagement. Unlike most games that peak at launch, its concurrent player count has increased every day since release. Starting at 159,000 players on February 4, it climbed to 233,000 by February 8. That’s a lot of potential that could rival the longevity of games likeFalloutandSkyrim.
So with this strong start,KCD 2surely has the early momentum to be one of the biggest hits of 2025. It has all the makings of a Game of the Year winner but if history is any indication quality alone doesn’t make a GOTY. What do you think ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2so far? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
