Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) is shaping up to deliver a stellar performance across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Dive into the details to discover how KCD2 performs on various systems and the customizable settings available to players.
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 with options for both 30fps and 60fps, while the PS5 Pro enhances the visual experience with advanced rendering capabilities. 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 the engine's capabilities for the sequel. According to PC Gamer, CryEngine's old-school rendering approach focuses on performance, using limited shaders and basic lighting, yet it still manages to produce stunning visuals thanks to physically based materials. Eurogamer highlights that CryEngine's sparse voxel octree global illumination (SVOGI) enhances the game's lighting, creating realistic light bounces and reflections.
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 will only have the fidelity mode available. Meanwhile, the PS5 Pro offers a single mode running at 60fps and 1296p, with PSSR upscaling to 4K.
Fidelity mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X enhances the visual experience with increased foliage and improved shadow rendering, making outdoor scenes more immersive and enhancing ambient occlusion. The PS5 Pro takes this a step further, offering sharper imagery, better ambient occlusion, and enhanced object quality, elevating the overall visual fidelity of KCD2.
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 for Intel cards, sharpening options, and frame generation. Despite CryEngine's focus on performance, running KCD2 at 4K with maximum settings can be demanding on GPUs. However, the game's graphics are highly scalable, with five quality presets available: low, medium, high, ultra, and experimental.
KCD2 provides an in-depth guide to help players prepare their systems, detailing how to check specs and understand the requirements for CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set to launch on February 4, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more information, visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page.
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