After what feels like an eternity, fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance are gearing up for the sequel, set to hit the shelves on February 4. Warhorse Studios is pulling out all the stops with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, promising a game that’s ambitious and more expansive than its predecessor. They’re not just saying it—sources from the studio have laid out some big updates and features coming with the release.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is upping its game with new skills, additional weapon types, and a significantly larger area to explore. One of the most exciting upgrades is in the RPG elements, particularly the romance dynamics. The original game kept things pretty basic in this department, but the sequel promises to open up more possibilities for players to explore relationships in the game world.
As the game’s story continues, players will once again step into the shoes of Henry of Skalitz. This time, you’ll have new territories to explore within the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia, offering fresh faces and potential romances. While the first game had a few romantic options, including fan-favorite Theresa, her presence in the sequel remains uncertain—a point of contention for many fans, given her significance in the original storyline and accompanying DLC.
Fans can take solace, though, as several familiar characters will be back in the mix, including Hans Capon, Father Godwin, Sir Hanush, and even Henry’s trusty dog, Mutt.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, one major focus is on player agency in romantic endeavors. Players can anticipate a broader spectrum of romantic possibilities, evident from trailers showing Henry with a noblewoman. Notably, the game introduces male love interests for Henry—a first for the series, although rumors regarding a ban in Saudi Arabia due to this content have been discredited by the developers. Much like the original, any romance you pursue in KCD2 will be entirely up to you, unlocking through dialogue, skill tests, and associated quests. Following a path similar to titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077, this allows for a deeper personalization of the game’s narrative experience.
Romances in the first Kingdom Come offered some temporary perks, and it’s expected that KCD2 will expand upon these, tying rewards to romantic success. While major romances from the initial game might not carry over, Warhorse Studios is making it clear that player empowerment through choice is at the forefront, elevating the romance system to match the depth and intricacy that made other aspects of the game memorable.
