"Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Shines on Consoles with Stellar Performance"

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) is shaping up to deliver a stellar performance across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Dive in to discover how KCD2 performs on various systems and the customizable settings available to players.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Performance Tested Across All Platforms

Photo-Realistic Look With CryEngine

KCD2's performance across different platforms has been impressive, as confirmed by multiple tests and reports. On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the game runs smoothly at both 30fps and 60fps, with the PS5 Pro enhancing the visual experience further. KCD2's use of CryTek's CryEngine sets it apart, delivering photo-realistic visuals that few other games achieve.

Continuing from its predecessor, KCD2 utilizes CryEngine, a choice driven by Warhorse Studios' familiarity with the engine. This allows the team to push the boundaries of what's possible with the engine. PC Gamer highlights that CryEngine's old-school rendering approach focuses on performance, using limited shaders and basic lighting, yet still manages to produce stunning visuals thanks to physically based materials. Eurogamer praises the engine's sparse voxel octree global illumination (SVOGI), which enhances the realism of light interactions within the game world.

PlayStation And Xbox Consoles Have 30 FPS and 60 FPS Options

For PS5 and Xbox Series X, players can choose between a fidelity mode at 30fps and 1440p, or a performance mode at 60fps and 1080p. Xbox Series S users are limited to the fidelity mode, while the PS5 Pro offers a single mode at 60fps and 1296p, upscaled to 4K using PSSR technology.

Fidelity mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X enhances the visual experience with increased foliage and improved shadow rendering, making outdoor scenes more immersive. The PS5 Pro takes this a step further, offering sharper images, enhanced ambient occlusion, and superior object quality, elevating the overall visual fidelity.

Upscaling Is Completely Optional For PC

On PC, KCD2 offers optional upscaling, allowing players to tailor their settings. PC Gamer notes that the game supports FSR and DLSS for rendering at lower resolutions, but lacks XeSS, sharpening options, and frame generation. Despite CryEngine's performance focus, running KCD2 at 4K with maximum settings will challenge even high-end GPUs. However, the game's graphics are highly scalable, with five quality presets—low, medium, high, ultra, and experimental—enabling players to find the perfect balance for their systems.

KCD2 provides a comprehensive guide to help players prepare their systems, detailing system requirements for CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is scheduled for release on February 4, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more details, visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page.