Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2) promises strong performance across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms, showcasing impressive adaptability to various settings. This article details KCD2's performance across all platforms and customizable settings.

KCD2's Cross-Platform Performance

Photorealistic Visuals Powered by CryEngine

Multiple sources confirm KCD2's impressive performance across platforms. PlayStation and Xbox consoles deliver smooth gameplay at both 30fps and 60fps, with the PS5 Pro leveraging its capabilities for enhanced graphical fidelity. KCD2's photorealistic visuals stand out, a testament to its use of CryTek's CryEngine.

Warhorse Studios' continued use of CryEngine, following KCD1, leverages their existing expertise. While PC Gamer highlights CryEngine's reliance on older rendering techniques (limited shaders and basic lighting), this prioritizes performance. However, KCD2 achieves photorealism through physically based materials. Eurogamer notes that CryEngine's SVOGI (sparse voxel octree global illumination) realistically simulates indirect light, enhancing lighting effects like torch illumination and metallic reflections.

Console Performance Modes: Fidelity vs. Performance

PS5 and Xbox Series X offer a choice between fidelity mode (30fps at 1440p) and performance mode (60fps at 1080p). Xbox Series S is limited to fidelity mode. The PS5 Pro runs at 60fps at 1296p with 4K upscaling via PSSR.

Fidelity mode enhances visuals on PS5 and Xbox Series X with improved foliage and shadow rendering, particularly benefiting outdoor scenes and ambient occlusion. The PS5 Pro further elevates visuals, adding sharper imagery, superior ambient occlusion, improved object detail, and overall enhanced image quality.

PC Upscaling: Player Choice

True to PC tradition, KCD2's upscaling is entirely optional. PC Gamer notes limited upscaling options (FSR and DLSS), omitting XeSS, sharpening, and frame generation.

Despite CryEngine's performance focus, KCD2 demands significant GPU resources, especially at 4K with maximum settings. However, its highly scalable graphics offer five quality presets (low, medium, high, ultra, and experimental) to optimize performance for various PC configurations.

A comprehensive guide assists players in preparing their systems, detailing CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage requirements.

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.