Draw your sword for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Warhorse Studios’ 2018 RPG juggernaut that stormed PC, PS4, and Xbox One on February 13, 2018, with Switch joining in 2024 via Saber Interactive. This isn’t just a game—it’s a raw, historical plunge into 1403 Bohemia where you, Henry, a blacksmith’s son, rise from ashes to avenge your village in a war-torn kingdom. With over 6 million copies sold by 2023 and a cult following, KCD is a brutal, immersive triumph that’ll test your steel!
Master longswords, bows, or fists—combat’s a weighty dance of stabs, parries, and combos, grounded in real HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) with no fantasy fluff. Ride through an open-world 15th-century sandbox—Rattay’s bustle, Sasau’s woods, or Skalitz’s ruins—crafting potions, picking locks, and haggling as hunger, dirt, and stamina shape your every move. Quests bend to your choices—join lords, rob nobles, or go rogue—while four DLCs (From the Ashes, The Amorous Adventures, Band of Bastards, A Woman’s Lot) stack rebuilding, romance, and Theresa’s tale. Realism rules—bathe or bleed out, train or flail.
The vibe? Muddy medieval grit meets raw beauty—think torchlit taverns, rolling hills, and a Daniel Vávra OST that echoes the era. The story’s a revenge-fueled climb—Henry hunts Cumans and uncovers a royal plot, voiced with heart (Tom McKay shines)—backed by a Codex of real history. Solo only, but replayability’s deep—critics (76 on Metacritic) split on bugs, but fans adore its soul. PS5/Xbox Series hit 4K via patches, Switch squeezes the sprawl—Kingdom Come: Deliverance dares you to rise. Sharpen your blade and claim your vengeance!