Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has been one of the biggest surprises of the year. In a time when many games launch with technical issues and performance challenges, Warhorse Studios has delivered a sequel that is nearly flawless. The game has impressed players with its story-driven gameplay, realistic medieval world, and polished performance. But now, the first major update has finally arrived – and of course, we’re excited!
Read the update in Norwegian: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – Ny stor oppdatering
An Update That’s More Than Just Bug Fixes
Despite Kingdom Come: Deliverance II already being one of the most stable games at launch, players have been eager to see what Warhorse Studios will improve. While details are still limited, the update is expected to bring optimizations, balance changes, and perhaps even new content.
The Biggest Changes in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Patch 1.2
This update introduces modding support, giving players the power to create and customize their experience like never before. This opens up a whole new level of creativity, allowing the community to develop their own stories, mechanics, and visual changes.
Additionally, Barber Mode has arrived, meaning you can finally get a fresh new look in Zhelejov and Kuttenberg. This long-awaited feature lets you change hairstyles and beards, something that has been one of the most requested additions by players.
On top of that, expect a wave of fixes and improvements, refining everything from combat mechanics to NPC behavior, and further polishing an already impressive gaming experience.
If you want to check out the full patch notes, you can find them here. Enjoy – it’s an insanely long list of changes!
Patch Notes Highlights
New Content
- Barbers: You can now get a fresh haircut in the cities of Zhelejov and Kuttenberg.
General Improvements & Fixes
- Combat: Adjusted animations, better damage balancing, and fixes for parrying and attack interruptions.
- Game Balance: Changes to armor durability, lockpicking difficulty, item prices, and how quality affects value.
- AI Improvements: Smarter NPC behavior in combat, more realistic reactions to crimes, and better daily routines.
- Crime System: Fixed issues with guard confrontations and adjusted how NPCs react to crimes.
- Graphics & Environment: Updated textures, improved lighting, and fixed visual bugs.
- Photo Mode: Adjusted controls and fixed graphical issues.
- Performance & Optimization: Reduced loading times, improved performance in large cities, and fixed crashes.
- Horses: Fixed equipment bugs after buying a horse and improved movement.
Balance Adjustments
- Combat: Increased combo attack damage and adjusted arrow damage values.
- Economy: Adjusted prices for equipment, herbs, and stolen goods.
- Theft & Lockpicking: Some locks are now easier to pick.
- Consumables: Adjusted food spoilage rates and balanced alcohol effects.
Major Bug Fixes
- Fixed crashes in cities and during certain battles.
- Improved quest management to prevent softlocks.
- Adjusted display of stolen items and status indicators.
- Resolved issues with torches and weapon usage in combat.
This update also includes numerous quest fixes, animation improvements, audio enhancements, and dialogue refinements. It’s a massive patch aimed at making the experience even smoother and more immersive.