Warhorse Studios, developer Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2seemingly teasing a potential current-gen upgrade for the game's underrated predecessor from 2018. As the studio has now released the final DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2it looks like she might be turning her attention back to the first entry in the series. When a fan asked about an upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S Kingdom Come: DeliveranceWarhorse simply responded with a side eye emoji. While this isn't exactly confirmation, it feels like the studio is telling fans to keep their eyes peeled.
This is the first time Warhorse has hinted that there will be an upgrade to the current generation Kingdom Come: Deliverancealthough there were numerous leaks and rumors before. Earlier this year, an insider with a proven track record for the Kingdom Come: Deliverance franchise claimed that the 2018 RPG would receive an update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S early next year. According to their source, who is said to have inside knowledge of what's going on behind the scenes at Warhorse, it's “100% confirmed” and will likely be released sometime between January and April. Fans should take this information with a grain of salt, but the validity of the claim now looks more real as Warhorse himself seems to be teasing fans.
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Warhorse Teases Current-Gen Update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Earlier this week, two Twitter users discussed iconic RPG titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. One fan commented how “surprised” they are that Warhorse hasn't released a patch for the current generation Kingdom Come: Deliverance or “even 60 FPS update” after success Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, speculates that many fans may be reluctant to play the sequel until the first game is released on modern consoles. Another then simply said, “Could it still be on the way?” to which the official Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 The Twitter account responded with a side-eye emoji, suggesting an update could be in the works. Although no words have been released, it's hard not to believe that the 2018 classic is about to get a major upgrade.
If the rumored update is real, it's possible that the reveal could happen at The Game Awards on December 11. There's no confirmation that this will happen, but with Warhorse choosing to tease fans just days before the biggest gaming event of the year, there's a chance that fans will get an announcement sooner than they think. As for what the update itself might look like, fans are hoping to see 60 FPS support, texture improvements, improvements to global lighting and lighting, and possibly gameplay mechanics from its successor, such as its much-improved combat system.
Warhorse Studios recently wrapped up the story Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with its last DLC earlier this year, which further adds to the fact that now would be the perfect time to release a current-gen upgrade to its predecessor and either give fans the perfect reason to jump back into the classic or try it out for the very first time. The sequel was much more successful than the original Kingdom Come: Deliverancemeaning there are plenty of players (myself included) who have experienced the end of Henry's story but not the beginning. With the book now closed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2it's the perfect time for those who missed it to see how it all began.
The Game Awards is shaping up to be a monumental night for Warhorse Studios as fans not only speculate that the announcement of a current-gen update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance will be at the event, but this year's installment in the series was also nominated for Game of the Year. Although it is a strong contender, 2025 has been a huge year for the player, which means it has a lot of competition. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 He seems to be the frontrunner to get the coveted prize, but Kingdom Come fans are eager to see the sequel take the crown.
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February 13, 2018
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M For Adults 17+ due to blood and gore, intense violence, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of alcohol
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Warhorse Studios
