Czech studio Warhorse Studios is celebrating the first anniversary of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II with impressive sales figures and a appear at some unusual in-game statistics. The role-playing game has surpassed 5 million copies sold in just one year, a milestone the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance took four years to achieve, CzechCrunch reports.
The game, set in 15th-century Bohemia, has captivated players with its realistic medieval setting and challenging gameplay. This success underscores the growing demand for immersive, historically-grounded gaming experiences.
Warhorse Studios marked the anniversary by releasing a collection of quirky game statistics. Players have collectively killed 452.8 million characters within the game, while sparing over 97 million opponents. Notably, 5.4 million enemies were defeated while the player character, Jindřich ze Skalice, was intoxicated – a testament to the game’s unique alcohol mechanics, which offer 13 perks impacting combat, stealth and other skills. Hrot24.cz details.
Beyond combat, players have demonstrated dedication to other in-game activities, including performing 1.6 billion perfect blocks, traveling over 1 billion kilometers across the game’s landscape, crafting 69.7 million potions, and consuming 48.8 million apples.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, developed by Warhorse Studios and co-published by Deep Silver, initially launched on February 13, 2018, for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with a Nintendo Switch version following on March 15, 2024, according to Wikipedia. The game has received positive reviews and, as of 2024, had sold over 6 million copies.
The popularity of the game has also spurred merchandise creation, including a limited-edition, handcrafted puppet of Jindřich ze Skalice. Only 200 of these puppets were made in collaboration with Czech Marionettes as official merchandise, as detailed on marionettes.cz. The puppet features authentic medieval armor and is designed for professional puppetry.
