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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Surpasses Expectations, Approaching 2 Million Sales Milestone

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Exceeds Expectations, Approaches 2 Million Copies Sold

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has proven to be a major success for Embracer Group, with nearly 2 million copies sold since its release. The medieval RPG, developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver, launched across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X on February 4, 2025. The game surpassed expectations almost immediately, selling 1 million copies within just 24 hours of release. Now, less than two weeks after launch, it looks set to double that impressive figure, signaling a highly successful entry in the Kingdom Come series.

Unprecedented Success Following Launch

During Embracer Group’s third-quarter FY 2024-25 earnings call, the company revealed that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had “significantly outperformed” their sales projections. In a statement, Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors expressed excitement over the game’s initial success, noting that it had not only received positive reception from both players and critics but also exceeded sales expectations. The title’s quick rise in sales reflects the hard work and dedication of Warhorse Studios and the support of its publisher, Deep Silver.

Record-Breaking Launch Performance

The sales numbers for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have been particularly strong on Steam, where the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 250,000 within days of its release. As of the latest reports, the game has seen a record-breaking 256,206 peak concurrent players on Steam, further demonstrating its widespread appeal. Although the majority of sales can be attributed to its PC launch, the game is also seeing strong performances on consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, meaning its total player base is likely much larger than Steam numbers alone suggest.

Looking Ahead

With sales expected to approach the 2 million mark in the near future, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is solidifying itself as one of the standout RPG releases of 2025. This success has positioned it as a key asset for Embracer Group, who continues to push forward with new and exciting projects. The positive reception and impressive sales figures signal that there’s a strong demand for historically inspired, open-world RPG experiences, and fans will likely be keeping a close eye on what comes next for the Kingdom Come franchise.

Key Highlights from Sony’s State of Play: Saros, Tides of Annihilation, Days Gone Remastered, and More Revealed

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Sony’s State of Play event delivered several exciting announcements, with fans eagerly awaiting news on both new and returning franchises. While some highly anticipated titles, like a Bloodborne 60fps patch or a Marvel’s Wolverine update, were notably absent, the showcase still packed a punch. With new games, remasters, and expansions on the horizon, there was plenty to keep PlayStation enthusiasts thrilled.

One of the standout announcements was the confirmation of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s August 28 release date, following previous leaks. The trailer highlighted both the game’s updated graphics and a return to its beloved stealth-action gameplay, sparking excitement among long-time fans. Other notable updates included fresh looks at titles such as Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Monster Hunter: Wilds, and Borderlands 4, all of which are set to make waves in the gaming community.

While major studios like Insomniac and Santa Monica were missing from the presentation, Sony-owned Housemarque made its mark by unveiling Saros, a new roguelike bullet-hell shooter. The game, set to launch exclusively for PS5 in 2026, stars British actor Rahul Kohli as Arjun Devraj, a character sent to the perilous off-world colony of Carcosa. The trailer teased a captivating narrative, along with familiar roguelike mechanics, as players will experience Devraj’s journey through a deadly loop.

In addition to Saros, another highly anticipated announcement was Days Gone Remastered. Originally released in 2019, the remaster will bring graphical updates and new content, available on both PS5 and PC starting April 25. This remaster will give fans of the game a chance to relive the story of Deacon St. John with enhanced visuals and gameplay improvements. With these reveals and more, Sony’s State of Play certainly set the stage for an exciting year ahead for PlayStation players.

Sony to Provide Five-Day PlayStation Plus Extension Following Global Outage

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Sony announced on Sunday that it would extend PlayStation Plus memberships by five days to compensate users for the disruption caused by a global PlayStation Network (PSN) outage. The issue, which lasted approximately 18 hours from Friday into Saturday, left many users unable to sign in, play online games, or access the PlayStation Store. Sony expressed its regret for the inconvenience in a post on X, reassuring the community that the network services had fully recovered. However, the company did not provide specific details on the cause of the outage.

The outage, which began late Friday night, impacted millions of players worldwide, as PSN is a key service for Sony’s gaming division. By Saturday evening, the network had been restored, but during the downtime, users were left without access to essential online features, which are crucial for many PlayStation gamers. The company acknowledged the disruption and thanked its community for their patience throughout the downtime.

At the height of the outage, approximately 7,939 users in the United States and around 7,336 users in the United Kingdom were affected, according to Downdetector.com, which tracks outages through user-submitted reports. The outage garnered significant attention on social media, with many users expressing frustration, while others joked about the unexpected break from gaming. One user quipped on X, “PlayStation is back up again after being down for a whole day. Sony at least saved millions of Gamers their Sunday right after ruining their Saturday.”

Sony has faced similar issues in the past, with more severe outages affecting the PlayStation Network. In 2014, a cyberattack took PSN offline for several days during the holiday season, and a more significant breach in 2011 led to the compromise of personal data from nearly 77 million accounts, resulting in a month-long shutdown and a subsequent regulatory investigation. Despite these past challenges, Sony’s quick restoration of the service and its decision to offer compensation to PlayStation Plus members has been a way to maintain goodwill with its user base.