Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Boasts Impressive Performance on Consoles

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

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) promises impressive performance across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Extensive testing reveals smooth gameplay with adaptable settings. Let's explore the performance details for each platform.

CryEngine's Photorealistic Prowess

KCD2 leverages CryEngine, renowned for its performance-focused, albeit older, rendering techniques. While employing fewer shaders and simpler lighting than some competitors, CryEngine excels at delivering impressive frame rates. KCD2's photorealism is achieved through physically based materials and CryEngine's SVOGI (sparse voxel octree global illumination), creating realistic indirect lighting effects.

Console Performance Modes

PS5 and Xbox Series X offer two modes:

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

Xbox Series S exclusively features Fidelity Mode. The PS5 Pro runs at 60fps at 1296p, upscaled to 4K using PSSR. The PS5 Pro version boasts superior visuals, surpassing even the Fidelity Mode on other consoles.

PC: Customizable Upscaling and Settings

PC players enjoy complete control over upscaling (FSR and DLSS supported, but no XeSS or frame generation). Five quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra, Experimental) allow for extensive customization to match individual hardware. Even with CryEngine's efficiency, high-resolution gameplay at maximum settings demands powerful GPUs.

Warhorse Studios provides a detailed system requirements guide to assist players in optimizing their PC setups for optimal KCD2 performance.

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 more information.