Daniel Vávra, creator of the Kingdom Come trilogy and Warhorse Studios co-founder, has voiced strong criticism of Unreal Engine, claiming its limitations hinder the development of complex, open-world games. He suggests this is a contributing factor to The Witcher 4’s reported development challenges. Vávra asserts that while Unreal Engine excels in creating desert and rocky landscapes, its handling of vegetation, particularly trees, has historically been problematic, even with Nanite technology.

A CD Projekt Red employee, reportedly speaking with Vávra, described scenes that functioned perfectly within REDengine struggling significantly in Unreal Engine. This, according to Vávra, points to significant production hurdles for The Witcher 4.

Vávra highlights the common practice of open-world game studios using proprietary engines, questioning CD Projekt Red's decision to switch to Unreal Engine given their established and successful REDengine. While acknowledging Unreal Engine's capacity for stunning visuals, he points out the high-end hardware requirements, potentially excluding a significant portion of players.

Despite being released several years ago, Kingdom Come: Deliverance continues to captivate players with its medieval Bohemian setting. The highly anticipated sequel, launching February 4th, promises to continue Indřich's story with enhanced graphics, refined combat, and a historically-grounded narrative.

This post summarizes the latest information on the upcoming release, including system requirements and estimated playtime. We will also provide download instructions for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 upon its release, ensuring you're among the first to experience its medieval world.