Summary
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 creators update the Steam forum's code of conduct to address controversial topics.
- The team was focused on keeping the forum a “welcoming place for all,” and the update targeted excessive profanity, bigotry, sexism, racism, hate speech, sexual harassment, and threats.
- The code of conduct emphasizes the game's PEGI 18 rating and historical politics, but bans modern political or religious discussions.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 creators have updated the code of conduct guiding the game’s forum on Steam to prevent users from being banned for discussing contentious topics. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's PEGI 18 rating was noted in the update, which covers bad language, violence, and depictions of drugs, but the new code of conduct was designed to temper some of the comments about the game’s content.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a sequel to the 2018 predecessor of the same name, following protagonist Henry during the “turmoil of civil war” leading on from the ending of the previous title. The narrative is said to bring a conclusion to Henry’s story in a world that’s twice the size of the previous map. Medieval fantasy fans were treated at the start of 2025 when Warhorse Studios sent out Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review codes four weeks early, which gives the developer a better chance at ironing out any bugs before the game’s full launch on February 4, 2025.
Posted on January 17, an updated code of conduct was pinned to the top of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s discussion forum on Steam. The refreshed list of rules was preceded by a note from the creators, saying “We are grateful for the vibrant and passionate discussions that take place here.” However, the team was focused on keeping the forum a “welcoming place for all,” and a particular emphasis targeted excessive profanity, bigotry, sexism, racism, hate speech, sexual harassment, and threats. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one of the most anticipated medieval games due to debut in 2025 and beyond, and the team wants to champion respect in the community.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Steam Forum Gets Code of Conduct Update
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 received backlash recently regarding the action RPG’s inclusion of LGBTQ+ content. The game’s creative director, Daniel Vavra, responded to the controversy by defending the title’s inclusivity and assured gamers that authenticity was not compromised to achieve it. The “Respect Others” section of the code of conduct highlighted harassment, personal attacks, hate speech, and inflammatory behavior that were “strictly forbidden.” Furthermore, and in light of recent politics, the creators noted the game’s exploration of historical themes, but reiterated the forum was “not the place for modern political or religious discussions.”
As a result of the inclusivity controversy, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may be banned in Saudi Arabia, which is something Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 16 and Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part 2 had to contest with. Neither Saudi authorities nor Warhorse have confirmed the ban, but the developer said that no changes were made to the game to conform to the country’s guidelines.
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
