Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has driven a record-breaking number of tourists to historical locations in the Czech regions where the events of the game take place. The follow-up to the historical open-world RPG by Warhorse Studio, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has become known for its grounded depiction of medieval Bohemia, and a strict adherence to realism that has drawn droves of fans appreciative of accurate historical retellings.
Released February 4, 2025, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 counts itself among the frontrunners for GOTY thanks to its historic sales figures and widespread critical acclaim. Few games have been as universally praised as Warhorse Studio’s medieval RPG. It appears, however, that KCD2’s influence isn’t limited to the gaming industry, but extends to real life as well.
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Posts 1Reddit user Hombrenator shared a translated article from an online Czech magazine that details the massive positive impact Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has had on the tourism industry in the region. Chiefly, the number of tourists visiting Kutna Hora (Kuttenberg), Trosky, and Suchdol, three real-life locations depicted in KCD2, has increased by 15-30%.
Czech Republic Is Enjoying a Toursim Boom Thanks to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
CloseAccording to Czech officials, young people make up a significant portion of the new wave. Census data indicates that over 55,000 tourists aged 18-25 visited these places since the game’s release, an increase of over 250% compared to previous years for this demographic. The boost in tourism has been attributed almost exclusively to KCD2, as the record growth cannot be explained using regular trends.
Traditionally, a large influx of new tourists to a location means unruly behavior that can be a major headache for local authorities. Thankfully, it appears these visitors are not only respectful but interested in learning more about the medieval history shown in KCD2 as well. Lucie Bidlasova from the National Heritage Institute recalled, “Our fears were quite unnecessary. The impact of new tourists on Trosky is clearly positive. We are glad that they appear in Kingdom Come 2.” Even the mayor of Kutna Hora had nothing but good things to say about the visitors coming over to the region. The communication director of KCD2 at Warhorse Studio, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, praised tourists for the fact that they “behave nicely, appreciate the monuments, and spend money in the city.”
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s approach to historical authenticity has had longer-lasting effects than many would’ve realized before the game’s release. While the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance also drove a certain number of tourists to locations like Skalitz, KCD2’s impact has been felt more keenly, likely thanks to its increased popularity compared to its prequel as well as the greater number of real-life locations depicted in-game.
