Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Powers Consoles with Enhanced Performance

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: A Deep Dive into Console and PC Performance

Warhorse Studios' highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2), promises impressive performance across all platforms, from PlayStation and Xbox consoles to PC. Extensive testing reveals a compelling balance between visual fidelity and frame rates.

CryEngine's Photorealistic Prowess

KCD2 leverages the CryEngine, known for its performance-oriented approach. While employing older rendering techniques compared to engines like Unreal Engine, CryEngine's focus on physically based materials and Sparse Voxel Octree Global Illumination (SVOGI) delivers stunning photorealism. The realistic lighting, reflections, and material interactions are particularly noteworthy, setting KCD2 apart.

Console Performance Modes

PS5 and Xbox Series X offer two modes:

• Fidelity Mode: 30fps at 1440p, prioritizing visual detail with enhanced foliage, shadows, and ambient occlusion.
• Performance Mode: 60fps at 1080p, emphasizing smoother gameplay.

Xbox Series S exclusively offers Fidelity Mode. The PS5 Pro provides a single, high-performance mode running at 60fps at 1296p with upscaling to 4K, showcasing superior visuals.

PC Performance and Scalability

PC players enjoy complete control over settings. While upscaling options are limited to FSR and DLSS, the game's highly scalable graphics allow for customization across five presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra, and Experimental), ensuring optimal performance across various hardware configurations. Even at 4K maximum settings, KCD2 demands significant GPU power. Warhorse Studios provides a detailed system requirements guide to help players prepare.

Release Date

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 launches February 4, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Visit our dedicated KCD2 page for further details.