Director of Deliverance 2 Addresses Criticisms

Daniel Vavra, the creative director behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, recently fired back at some of the game’s less favorable reviews. This response has stirred up quite a bit of conversation on social media, adding another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 even before its release.

The game debuted for PC and the latest PlayStation and Xbox consoles on February 4. Set in the medieval landscape of Bohemia, this open-world RPG has received largely positive feedback, earning an “Mighty” label on OpenCritic. With an impressive average score of 89 and a 97% recommendation rate from reviewers, the game has certainly made its mark.

However, not all feedback has been glowing. Some outlets gave notably lower scores, bringing down its overall ratings on review sites. Daniel Vavra took particular issue with a 50/100 review from GamesHub, sarcastically congratulating them for their “excellent journalistic standards.” He also wasn’t pleased with Eurogamer’s 60/100 score.

Vavra’s comments triggered varied reactions online. While some users applauded him for defending the game, others highlighted that reviews are subjective by nature, and it’s impossible for any game to satisfy everyone. The next day, Vavra addressed another critique aimed at Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2—it being labeled as “woke” due to including same-sex romance options. He stressed that such features are optional, noting that players have complete control over engaging with or ignoring them based on their preferences.

Despite the controversies, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is performing exceptionally well. Even before its official launch, it climbed to the top of Steam’s best-sellers chart, holding that spot as of February 5. Vavra has also confirmed that the game sold a million copies across all platforms within just 24 hours of release.

Looking ahead, Warhorse Studios plans to expand Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with three paid DLCs and several free updates. The first wave of these enhancements will bring a Hardcore mode, horse racing, and a barber feature, set to roll out at no extra cost in the spring of 2025.