Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has stood out as one of the most popular RPGs this year, surpassing its predecessors in almost every way. Whether it’s the overall visuals, gameplay mechanics, or enemy AI, everything feels like an upgrade.

So, it’s no surprise to learn that Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has already covered its budget in only a day after release. The co-founder of Warhorse Studios confirmed the tidbit in an interview.

Why it matters: The game has already made enough sales that the full budget has been tackled. Now, the rest of the sales will potentially contribute towards the studio’s other projects.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 KCD 2 also hit nearly 160k concurrent players on Steam with over a 90% positive rating.

While speaking with the Czech site Seznam Zpravy, Dan Vavra confirmed that Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 sold so well right after its launch that the entire $40 million budget was covered in a day. 

We are satisfied with the numbers, and if the trend continues at the same pace, it will be great.

-Dan Vavra

To put things into perspective, the game sold a million copies on the same day as its release and rose to the peaks of Steam’s top seller list. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Review Roundup

The game has performed well despite a myriad of DEI controversies.

Warhorse Studios has been confident in the game’s potential despite knowing that February is crowded with anticipated games.