After a sudden livestream, Warhorse Studios has finally made it official – Kingdom Come: Deliverance is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5. And it’s out now digitally, with the Royal Edition retailing for $39.99 on the Xbox and PlayStation Stores. Those who currently own the Xbox One and PS4 versions can upgrade for free.
If you’re keen on a physical edition, that launches on May 15th. As for improvements, the next-gen update offers 4K resolution support, high-resolution textures and an “improved frame rate” (as leaked last month). Based on the trailer provided, there appear to be lighting changes in some places, some looking more natural than others.
Of course, the developer specified other changes and improvements, so hardcore fans will likely learn more by going hands-on. For newcomers on consoles who only experienced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, this is now the perfect way to experience Henry’s origins.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance launched in 2018, and despite multiple issues, it became a commercial success, having sold over 10 million units to date. It’s also playable on PC and Nintendo Switch. As for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Warhorse Studios recently wrapped support on the title, which has sold five million units in its first year. Check out our review for the base game here.
