Warhorse Studios confirms: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2), the highly anticipated medieval RPG, will launch completely DRM-free. This follows online speculation and misinformation regarding the inclusion of Denuvo or other DRM technologies.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: No DRM Confirmed
Developer Quashes DRM Rumors
Responding to persistent fan inquiries, Warhorse Studios' PR head, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, definitively stated during a recent Twitch stream that KCD2 will not utilize any DRM whatsoever. He addressed the confusion caused by inaccurate reports, emphasizing that the studio never confirmed the use of Denuvo or any other DRM system. Stolz-Zwilling urged players to cease inquiries on this matter, stating that any information contradicting this official statement is false.
The absence of DRM is welcome news for many gamers concerned about potential performance impacts and negative experiences associated with DRM tools like Denuvo. While Denuvo serves as anti-piracy software, its implementation has been criticized for causing performance issues in some games. Denuvo's product manager, Andreas Ullmann, has acknowledged the negative perception surrounding the technology, attributing it to misinformation and confirmation bias.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is slated for release in February 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in medieval Bohemia, the game follows Henry, a blacksmith's apprentice, as he confronts a devastating tragedy in his village. Players who contributed at least $200 to the game's Kickstarter campaign will receive a free copy.
