Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is poised to deliver a strong performance across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms, showcasing impressive adaptability across various settings. Read on to discover how KCD2 performs on each platform and the customization options available to players.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Performance Across Platforms
Photorealistic Visuals Powered by CryEngine
Early tests and reports indicate excellent performance for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) across different platforms. PlayStation and Xbox consoles smoothly handle both 30fps and 60fps options, with the PS5 Pro leveraging its capabilities for enhanced graphical fidelity. KCD2's photorealistic visuals stand out, a testament to the unique capabilities of CryTek's CryEngine.
KCD2's continued use of CryEngine, following its predecessor, allows Warhorse Studios to build upon their existing expertise. This familiarity enables them to explore and refine features for the sequel.
PC Gamer highlights CryEngine's distinct approach, employing older rendering techniques. While this means fewer shaders and simpler lighting, it prioritizes performance. Despite this "old-school" approach, KCD2 achieves stunning photorealism through the use of physically-based materials. Eurogamer notes the effectiveness of CryEngine's sparse voxel octree global illumination (SVOGI) in creating realistic indirect light bounces, resulting in convincing lighting effects on torches, metal reflections, and other in-game elements.
PlayStation and Xbox Consoles: 30 FPS and 60 FPS Options
PS5 and Xbox Series X offer two modes: a Fidelity mode (30fps at 1440p) and a Performance mode (60fps at 1080p). Xbox Series S players will only have access to the Fidelity mode. Conversely, the PS5 Pro provides a single 60fps option at 1296p, upscaled to 4K using PSSR.
Fidelity mode enhances visuals on PS5 and Xbox Series X with increased foliage density and improved shadow casting, significantly improving outdoor scenes and ambient occlusion. The PS5 Pro further elevates these features, delivering sharper visuals, enhanced ambient occlusion, higher-quality objects, and an overall superior image quality.
PC: Customizable Upscaling
True to PC gaming tradition, KCD2 offers fully customizable upscaling options. PC Gamer points out that while options are limited to FSR and DLSS for lower-resolution rendering, features like XeSS (for Intel cards), sharpening options, and frame generation are absent.
Despite CryEngine's performance focus, running KCD2 at 4K with maximum settings will still demand significant GPU power. However, the game's highly scalable graphics provide five quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra, and Experimental) to ensure optimal performance across a wide range of PC configurations.
An in-depth guide is available, assisting players in preparing their systems. This guide covers system requirements (CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage), offering valuable insights before launching the game.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 launches February 4, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page for more details.
