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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 release time and preload explained

The long-awaited sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance is almost here, and fans of the first experience are eager to dive back into its immersive medieval world.

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 set to launch soon, you’ll want to know exactly when the game will be available to play, and how you can prepare by preloading it in advance.

Below, we’ll take a look at the official release time for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 across different time zones, as well as breaking down preload details, so you can get it installed ahead of the launch rush which will potentially clog up the servers.

What is the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 release time?

After a slight delay to squash any bugs and add a little shine to those armor sets, the official release day for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set for February 4, 2025.

It will be a global launch, meaning the game will go live for everyone at the same time but since zones vary so much, it can get a little confusing.

To make it simpler for you, here’s when you can start playing:

  • Pacific Standard Time (PST): February 4, 8:00 AM
  • Eastern Standard Time (EST): February 4, 11:00 AM
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): February 4, 4:00 PM
  • Central European Time (CET): February 4, 5:00 PM

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 preload details

If you want to start playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as soon as it launches, preloading the game in advance is the best way to ensure you’re ready to get hacking and slashing without waiting for a lengthy download.

Preload availability does however vary by platform, with Xbox players getting early access to the download.

Here’s when you can begin preloading Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2:

  • Xbox Series X|S: January 28, 8:00 AM PST, 11:00 AM EST, 4:00 PM GMT, 5:00 PM CET
  • PlayStation 5: February 2, 8:00 AM PST, 11:00 AM EST, 4:00 PM GMT, 5:00 PM CET
  • Steam (PC): February 3, 8:00 AM PST,11:00 AM EST, 4:00 PM GMT, 5:00 PM CET

Since Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a massive game, you’ll need at least 100GB of free storage space to download and install it. Additionally, if you’re playing on PC, make sure you have an SSD installed, as the game requires one for optimal performance.

With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 promising a deeper, more immersive RPG experience, getting ready ahead of time ensures you won’t miss a moment of the action.

Whether you’re waiting for the exact release time or setting up your preload, now’s the time to clear up storage space and prepare for launch.

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Jacob has been a life-long gamer and tech enthusiast ever since the original Game Boy was placed in his hands at an early age. Due to his passion for the field, writing talent, and a keen eye for SEO, he transitioned from digital marketing into games journalism in 2019. Starting initially as a writer, he rose quickly, becoming not only an Editor but also Interim Managing Editor within the space of 2 years. He has worked with gaming media publications such as GGRecon, The Loadout, Retro Dodo, Insider Gaming, Gfinity, Stealth Optional, Retro Recall, and many more, making him an…

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