Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Map, Reviews, Release

If you spent hours mastering sword combos in the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance just to get one-shotted by a farmer with a pitchfork, the sequel probably has your full attention. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II doubles down on the hardcore medieval simulation that made the first game a cult hit — but this time the map is roughly twice as large, the city of Kuttenberg is ten times bigger than Rattay, and there’s more reason than ever to get knocked down in the mud. This guide breaks down what’s new, what’s bigger, and whether the sequel actually improves on a game that already felt like a history lesson dressed up as an RPG.

Developer: Warhorse Studios · Publisher: Deep Silver · Release Year: 2025 · Platforms: PC, PS5 · Predecessor: Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Is Kingdom Come 2 a good game?

The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance earned a reputation as one of the most punishing yet rewarding RPGs of its generation — and the sequel has inherited that DNA while expanding almost every dimension. Based on pre-release impressions and available footage, KCD2 looks set to offer deeper combat mechanics, denser environments, and a narrative that continues Henry of Skalitz’s story in a new region of Bohemia.

“Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has a map that’s about twice the size of the first game’s, when all parts of each map are considered as a whole. The developers have worked to eliminate the empty spaces that critics sometimes pointed out in KCD1.”

— ScreenRant gaming analysis

Early reviews and Metacritic scores

As a pre-release title, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II does not yet have official Metacritic scores. However, preview coverage from major gaming outlets has been largely positive, with praise focusing on the expanded map size, improved fast travel systems, and the sheer density of content in the urban Kuttenberg region. ScreenRant notes that the combined map of Trosky and Kuttenberg is roughly twice the size of the original game’s 16 square kilometers, and that the developers have worked to eliminate the empty spaces that critics sometimes pointed out in KCD1.

Player feedback on Reddit

Reddit discussions leading up to launch reflect the passionate community the first game built. Users who enjoyed KCD1’s story-driven approach and challenging combat reportedly plan to pick up the sequel on day one. The sentiment appears split between players eager for the expanded world and those curious whether the steeper learning curve will alienate newcomers — a tension that defined the original game’s reception as well.

Are KCD 1 and 2 connected?

Yes — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a direct narrative sequel featuring the same protagonist, Henry of Skalitz. The story picks up after the events of the first game, following Henry as he navigates new challenges in a different part of medieval Bohemia. Dexerto confirms that the sequel does not allow players to revisit the original game’s map; only Trosky and Kuttenberg are available for exploration.

“KCD2 has two maps: Trosky map is slightly smaller than KCD, Kuttenberg map is slightly larger than KCD. So altogether KCD2 is roughly 2x bigger than KCD.”

— Steam Community player analysis

Story continuation from Henry of Skalitz

Henry of Skalitz remains the player character in KCD2, and his arc from vengeful survivor to capable warrior carries forward. The second game shifts the setting from the rural regions of the original to a mix of countryside (Trosky) and an expanded urban environment (Kuttenberg). According to Dexerto, the developers have built out the urban area specifically to offer a different kind of gameplay experience — more quests, more NPC interactions, and a denser social environment than the first game’s villages.

Historical ties to Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Both games anchor themselves in the same historical period — 15th century Bohemia during the Hussite Wars — and maintain the commitment to period accuracy that distinguished the original. The franchise’s signature approach of basing characters, locations, and events on real historical records continues in the sequel. Radio Times notes that Kuttenberg is a condensed version of real-life Kutná Hora, and that the developers have maintained the authenticity-first philosophy that made KCD1 feel like a walking history lesson.

Is KCD2 bigger than KCD?

In terms of raw map size, yes — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is roughly twice as large as the original when combining both Trosky and Kuttenberg. However, the comparison is more nuanced than a simple number, because KCD2’s maps are structured differently and packed with more explorable content per square kilometer.

“The devs said it’s ‘some ten times larger’ [than Rattay].”

— Radio Times developer interview

Map size comparison

The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance featured a single map of approximately 16 square kilometers (about 6 square miles) — a figure confirmed by ScreenRant and corroborated across multiple sources. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II uses two separate maps: the rural Trosky region and the urban Kuttenberg region. Dexerto reports that together they offer roughly twice the explorable area of KCD1. Crucially, the Trosky map is actually slightly smaller than KCD1’s full map, while Kuttenberg is slightly larger — meaning the size increase comes almost entirely from the new urban environment.

World expansion details

The Kuttenberg city is particularly notable: Dexerto reports it is approximately 10 times larger than Rattay, the largest town in the original game. Running across Kuttenberg takes approximately 24 minutes and 23 seconds, while riding across the map takes around 7 minutes — according to empirical tests by YouTube creator HowBigIsTheMap. For comparison, crossing Trosky on foot takes just over 22 seconds, and riding across it takes approximately 5 minutes. ScreenRant notes that KCD2 maps are denser than KCD1, with more content packed into each area rather than sprawling across empty countryside.

Is KCD 1 or 2 better?

This is the question every sequel inevitably faces, and the honest answer depends on what you valued in the original. KCD2 offers a larger, denser world and presumably refined combat mechanics, but it also asks players to start from scratch with Henry’s story in a new location. For players who want the expanded scope, KCD2 wins on paper. For those attached to the original’s specific regions and the novelty of its historical setting, the first game retains its own charm.

Combat and realism improvements

Based on available pre-release coverage, KCD2 builds on the combat system that made the original both frustrating and rewarding. ScreenRant confirms that fast travel has been improved — a frequent point of complaint in KCD1. The simulation-heavy approach to combat (no magic, no health bars regenerating in five minutes, realistic armor penetration) appears to carry forward intact. YouTube comparisons between KCD1’s PS5 next-gen update and KCD2 show a larger scale world with improved graphical fidelity on the newer title, though both share the same commitment to historical visual accuracy.

Story and gameplay upgrades

The shift to Kuttenberg as a central urban environment is the most significant structural change. Kuttenberg is a mining city with a different social texture than the rural villages of KCD1 — more quests, more NPC factions, more opportunities for the stealth and dialogue mechanics that the first game pioneered. Radio Times notes that the Trosky region, by contrast, features less dense settlements than KCD1, suggesting the developers have made a deliberate trade-off: concentrate content in the city, spread it thinner in the countryside. ScreenRant reports that KCD2 encourages exploration despite the improved fast travel, avoiding the empty spaces that plague many open-world games.

Can you have a girlfriend in KCD 2?

Kingdom Come: Deliverance has never been a game where romance is the central mechanic, but relationship building is part of the experience. For players curious about whether KCD2 continues this tradition — or expands it — the available information points to a cautious yes, with the usual caveats that apply to a game prioritizing historical authenticity over fantasy conventions.

Romance options guide

The original game featured limited but meaningful relationship arcs, typically intertwined with main story missions rather than standalone romance mechanics. IGN’s coverage of KCD2 romance options suggests the sequel follows a similar pattern — relationships are tied to narrative choices and character interactions rather than a dedicated romance system. The developers have historically kept the tone grounded, which means any relationship content will likely reflect the period’s social realities rather than modern RPG conventions.

Relationship mechanics

For players asking whether the game includes LGBTQ+ representation — a question that has appeared in community discussions — Warhorse Studios has not released detailed character customization or relationship options ahead of launch. The game’s historical setting and simulation-first philosophy suggest that character interactions will remain grounded in the period’s social context, but specific details about relationship options have not been fully disclosed in pre-release materials.

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Positive previews on combat and story find support in the Metacritic scores analysis, signaling strong reception ahead of the February 2025 launch.

Frequently asked questions

For players who appreciated Kingdom Come: Deliverance for what it was — a punishing, historically grounded RPG that refused to simplify medieval life — the sequel appears to deliver more of the same, just larger. Whether “larger” translates to “better” will depend on whether the additional scope enhances the experience or dilutes the focused intensity that made the original special. Kuttenberg alone, at ten times the size of Rattay, suggests Warhorse Studios has listened to the feedback about KCD1’s map size while maintaining the density-first approach that keeps exploration rewarding. For RPG fans on PC or PS5 looking for something that feels genuinely different from the standard fantasy fare, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II deserves a spot on the watchlist — and probably on the wishlist.