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

Dive into the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2), where performance shines across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Discover how KCD2 delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay, no matter your preferred gaming setup.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Performance Tested Across All Platforms

Photo-Realistic Look With CryEngine

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's performance across various platforms is impressive, as confirmed by multiple tests and reports. On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the game runs smoothly with options for both 30fps and 60fps, showcasing its versatility. KCD2 leverages the PS5 Pro's capabilities to enhance the game's visuals, making it stand out even further. The game's use of CryTek’s CryEngine allows for a photo-realistic rendering that sets it apart from many other titles.

KCD2 continues the legacy of its predecessor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 (KCD1), by using CryEngine. Warhorse Studios opted to stick with this engine due to their familiarity with it, enabling them to push its boundaries for the sequel. PC Gamer highlights that CryEngine's old-school rendering approach focuses on performance, utilizing limited shaders and basic lighting, yet still achieves stunning visuals through physically based materials. Eurogamer notes that CryEngine's sparse voxel octree global illumination (SVOGI) enhances the game's lighting, creating realistic light reflections and ambient effects.

PlayStation And Xbox Consoles Have 30 FPS and 60 FPS Options

For PS5 and Xbox Series X users, KCD2 offers two modes: a fidelity mode at 30fps and 1440p, and a performance mode at 60fps and 1080p. Xbox Series S players will enjoy the game in fidelity mode only, while the PS5 Pro provides a single mode at 60fps and 1296p, with PSSR upscaling to 4K.

The fidelity mode enhances visual quality on PS5 and Xbox Series X, offering richer foliage and better shadow rendering across terrains, which significantly improves outdoor scenes and ambient occlusion. The PS5 Pro takes these enhancements to new heights, delivering sharper imagery, superior ambient occlusion, and enhanced overall image quality.

Upscaling Is Completely Optional For PC

PC players have the flexibility to customize their settings, with upscaling being completely optional. According to PC Gamer, KCD2 supports FSR and DLSS for those who wish to upscale from lower resolutions, though options like XeSS, sharpening, and frame generation are absent.

Despite CryEngine's focus on performance, KCD2 remains demanding on GPUs, particularly at 4K and maximum settings. However, the game offers highly scalable graphics with five quality presets: low, medium, high, ultra, and experimental, allowing players to tailor their experience. KCD2 provides an in-depth guide to help players optimize their systems, covering CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage requirements.

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