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.
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 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, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 (KCD1), KCD2 also utilizes CryEngine. Warhorse Studios chose to stick with this engine due to their familiarity with it, enabling them to push the boundaries and enhance features for the sequel.
According to PC Gamer, CryEngine's unique approach focuses on performance with old-school rendering techniques, using limited shaders and basic lighting. Despite this, KCD2 achieves stunning visuals through the use of 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.
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 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 across all terrains, 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 experience.
Upscaling Is Completely Optional For PC
On PC, KCD2 offers optional upscaling, allowing players to tailor their settings. PC Gamer notes that the available upscaling options are limited to FSR and DLSS, with no support for XeSS, sharpening, or 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: low, medium, high, ultra, and experimental, helping players find the perfect balance for their systems.
KCD2 provides an in-depth guide to help players prepare their systems, detailing how to check specs and explaining the requirements for CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set to launch on February 4, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more details, visit our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 page.
