Summary
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is not banned in any country, including Saudi Arabia, according to director Daniel Vávra.
- In-game relationships are players' choice, and unskippable cutscenes were also confirmed false.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will have DLCs and free updates post-launch.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director Daniel Vávra has debunked a series of rumors claiming the action RPG sequel may be getting banned in Saudi Arabia because of the LGBTQ+ content present. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, from developer Warhorse Studios and publisher Deep Silver, is the direct sequel to the 2018 title of the same name and is scheduled to launch on February 4, 2025. The successor takes place in the early 15th century within the Kingdom of Bohemia, and follows Henry, the son of a Blacksmith, fighting against the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund.
Rumors regarding a potential Saudi Arabia ban for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 began swirling recently, thought to stem from the sequel’s inclusivity of LGBTQ+ relationships. Saudi Arabia has previously banned Final Fantasy 16 and The Last of Us Part 2 for similar reasons, and Warhorse confirmed there was no change in content plans during development to adhere to the country’s guidelines.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Creative Director Issues Statement on Latest Controversy
The creative director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 issues a no-nonsense statement on the latest controversy surrounding the upcoming RPG.
Posting within a Twitter thread, Vávra addressed several “wild claims” spreading around the gaming community. One post responded to the Saudi Arabia ban rumors, and Vávra confirmed the game was not banned in any country, saying “at least not that we know of.” The director's thread also confirmed no unskippable cutscenes and reiterated players were fully responsible for their decisions regarding in-game relationships. Additionally, in a separate Twitter post, Vávra debunked reports Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s pre-orders had dropped because of the recent backlash.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Director Debunks Saudi Arabia Ban
The community's majority supported the director’s responses and appreciated the transparency. However, one social media user, accused of being a “grifter” by Vávra, noted that most of the backlash was rooted in Warhorse’s sudden update to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Code of Conduct on Steam. Some fans believed the developer’s PR team seemingly encouraged the new and extensive rules, but the players' consensus noted the social media pitchforks come out far too fast in these situations.
Medieval enthusiasts don’t have long to wait for the action RPG’s arrival in February, and Warhorse has already addressed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s roadmap. The developer noted the sequel will receive a series of free updates and three DLCs post-launch, including "Brushes with Death," "Legacy of the Forge," and "Mysteria Ecclesiae." Specific details were not provided regarding the DLCs’ release schedule or scale, but players can expect the expansions to be spread throughout 2025.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- February 4, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Warhorse Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Deep Silver
WHERE TO PLAY
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an exhilarating Action RPG, set amidst the chaos of a civil war in 15th Century Bohemia.
You are Henry of Skalitz – an ordinary man doing extraordinary things – caught in a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal, and discovery as he embarks on an epic journey, 'from a humble blacksmith's forge to the court of Kings', searching for purpose in this beautiful but brutal medieval world.
From bustling city streets to lush forests, explore this open-world Medieval Europe through an unforgettable adventure filled with action, thrills, and wonder.
- Engine
- CryEngine
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- PC Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action-Adventure, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
