Daniel Vavra, the game designer behind Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, fielded a wave of fan questions on X and tackled rumors about the upcoming title. He warned that the message could contain spoilers for readers who are not fully up to date with the latest previews.
This is what he said:
- The studio’s games do not force players to sit through unskippable cutscenes; most cinematic moments can be skipped, keeping the pace fast and responsive. This approach reflects a design philosophy that puts player control first. It allows action to flow without forcing long interruptions, something many players appreciate.
- The studio’s games are not banned in any country as far as he knows, with no confirmed bans affecting their releases. He noted that no official prohibition had been reported by the team or their distribution partners yet. This signals broad accessibility across major markets as development proceeds.
- He acknowledged reservations about forced diversity but stressed that no outside party compelled the team to pursue representation. He added that inclusive storytelling comes from the writers and designers themselves rather than external pressure. The goal is to present characters and situations that feel authentic within the game world.
- The first Kingdom Come game already included gay characters, illustrating a continuing thread of representation throughout the series. This suggests a pattern of exploring varied life experiences within a historically inspired setting. Audience feedback on these decisions has been mixed but constructive overall.
- Kingdom Come Deliverance is an RPG where decisions shape the journey. If a player wants Henry to explore a same sex adventure, that option is available. If not, the choice remains off the table. All such paths are optional, and the characters understand that certain acts were viewed as forbidden in the period.
- The setting centers on a very wealthy city under siege by a large invading army, which broadens social life beyond the villages shown in the first game. The bustling urban environment introduces merchants, diplomats, soldiers and civilians whose stories intertwine with the central conflict. This adds texture to the narrative and heightens the stakes for every decision.
- Musa, a Black character, arrives in Bohemia with the invading force as part of King Sigismund’s circle; his background includes ties to the royal court and an education from a Malian Renaissance context. His presence introduces a different cultural perspective and adds complexity to court intrigue. The character’s origin serves a clear purpose within the plot and world-building.
- Musa stands out to the Bohemian population, and the surrounding moments in the game reflect that tension. His manner and speech are crafted to serve a specific narrative objective, creating scenarios that test trust, bias and adaptation. The design choice aims to invite players to consider how outsiders influence a fragile city under pressure.
- Everything shown aligns with the morals and social norms of Bohemia in 1403 and exists to drive a compelling story rather than to please a modern audience. The depiction seeks historical plausibility while offering dramatic stakes that engage players in moral questions without softening the period’s realities.
- The developers reject using Kingdom Come Deliverance as clickbait for people who have not played the game. Some critics have taken the very stance they claim to oppose, and the resulting hateful behavior is disheartening and counterproductive to any cause tied to the game and its community.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, with a release slated for February 4 this year. An ESO blogger named Danny noted that the project features the largest script in gaming history, underscoring the ambition behind the project.
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