Summary
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may face a ban in Saudi Arabia due to LGBTQ content.
- The country previously banned Final Fantasy 16 and The Last of Us Part 2 for the same reason.
- According to the rumor, Warhorse Studios refused to modify the game to meet the country's guidelines.
Recent rumors suggest that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may be banned in Saudi Arabia due to its inclusion of LGBTQ content. Scheduled for release in early February, early reviews of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have been incredibly positive, with many bumping the RPG up to the top of their wishlist for 2025.
The follow-up to 2018's Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will offer a more polished and fleshed-out medieval experience. According to a late 2024 report, the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 script comes in at 2.2 million words, beating out Baldur's Gate 3 for the longest video game script of all time. Having honed their skills since the release of the first game, the developers at Warhorse Studios promise a smoother experience for players, as the original title was plagued by technical bugs at launch. Unfortunately, those eager to try the game in one particular country may be unable to do so.
According to a Twitter post from the Arabic gaming news outlet VGA4A, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 may be the newest game banned in Saudi Arabia, this time due to LGBTQ content. Specifically, the ban may stem from one graphic and unskippable cutscene featuring a same-sex couple. According to the outlet, developers at Warhorse Studios refused to make any changes to the game in order to follow Saudi Arabia's guidelines for permitted content. While an official announcement is expected to be made in the coming weeks, this report currently remains unsubstantiated, as neither the Saudi authorities nor Warhorse have offered confirmation regarding the ban.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Faces Ban in Saudi Arabia Due to Unskippable LGBTQ Content
While this rumor is unfortunate, players in other parts of the world remain thrilled by the game's upcoming release. In late 2024, the developers confirmed that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 wouldn't feature any form of DRM, including the oft-maligned Denuvo. Early reviews for the action RPG have been largely positive, with many players applauding the title's vast open-world, numerous side quests, hunting, and mini-games, as well as its dynamic characters and more approachable combat when compared to its predecessor.
Players eager to step back into Henry's shoes don't have long to wait. After a delay from August 2024, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released on February 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with those on console able to choose between performance and quality modes at launch. Those pre-ordering the game for any platform will gain access to a bonus quest, "The Lion Crest," which will reward players with extra equipment.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 89 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- February 4, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Warhorse Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Deep Silver
WHERE TO PLAY
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an exhilarating Action RPG, set amidst the chaos of a civil war in 15th Century Bohemia.
You are Henry of Skalitz – an ordinary man doing extraordinary things – caught in a gripping tale of revenge, betrayal, and discovery as he embarks on an epic journey, 'from a humble blacksmith's forge to the court of Kings', searching for purpose in this beautiful but brutal medieval world.
From bustling city streets to lush forests, explore this open-world Medieval Europe through an unforgettable adventure filled with action, thrills, and wonder.
- Engine
- CryEngine
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
- PC Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 4, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action-Adventure, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
