An insightful conversation took place between the Knight’s Arcade channel author and Warhorse studio PR manager Tobias Stolz-Zwilling regarding the journey towards the launch of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
Here are some intriguing highlights from the discussion:
- In the first game, the blacksmith’s son Henry (Indřich) was meant to craft his own weapons, a feature that got cut. However, the sequel will introduce a detailed crafting system allowing players to create swords and more, akin to the precision of alchemy in the original game.
- Lessons were learned from the lockpicking system issues in the past. The mechanics in Kingdom Come: Deliverance were refined over time, with the console version even receiving a simplified mode. The sequel aims to elevate the castle interaction experience.
- Father Godwin (farář Bohuta) will make a comeback in the sequel, dispelling concerns about changes in the character’s voice actor. Interestingly, the character’s appearance is inspired by the father of the studio’s creative director.
- Confident in a 2024 release, Stolz-Zwilling assures that Deliverance II is in excellent shape, with bug fixes, optimizations, and localizations being the current focus. External factors may be the only potential cause for a delay.
- Approaching the release with more confidence, the team anticipates a smoother launch with fewer bugs compared to the original game.
- Henry’s skills won’t carry over to the sequel, but players can expect a new level of progression. The protagonist’s journey is likened to moving from regional to national competition, offering more challenging tasks and opponents.
- While NPC children won’t be included in the sequel due to age rating concerns, players can still enjoy the expansive world of Deliverance II, with the PlayStation 5 version designed to leverage the DualSense controller features.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is set to captivate players in 2024 on PC (Steam, EGS), PS5, and Xbox Series platforms. Stay tuned for updates on Russian localization.
Source: stopgame.ru