Deliverance 2 Barely Including Any Mini-Game Was Due to a Key Reason

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Deliverance 2 Barely Including Any Mini-Game Was Due to a Key Reason

In the wake of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s victorious launch, players have been losing themselves in a world where every muddy footprint and creaky door hinge feels like a window into medieval Bohemia. The game has already sold over a million copies in its first 24 hours, proving that players are hungry for more than just another fantasy RPG filled with magical card games and fishing mini-games.

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Enjoy this dice game, it might be the last one you find. | Image Credit: Warhorse Games

Speaking of mini-games, some particularly observant fans have noticed something peculiar about Warhorse Studios’ latest masterpiece—the conspicuous absence of many traditional RPG diversions. While this might seem like an odd choice for a game that prides itself on its rich world, there’s actually a fascinating reason behind this decision.

As it turns out, this wasn’t an oversight or a result of time constraints. Rather, it was a deliberate choice made by the development team, and the reasoning behind it offers an intriguing glimpse into the philosophy that shaped one of 2025’s (already) most talked-about games.

Why Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 keeps mini-games to a mini-mum

In an age where RPGs seem determined to distract you with endless side activities—seriously, who hasn’t experienced that awkward moment of asking a grieving father for a round of Gwent while his daughter’s missing?—Warhorse Studios took a refreshingly different approach. Their reasoning? Pure, unadulterated immersion.

Speaking to

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, senior game designer Ondřej Bittner explained the team’s philosophy:

If there’s fishing, Henry is sitting on the river bank. Or if you’re playing dice, you’re actually sitting at the table and looking at the other person checking dice, and it takes forever—because if it didn’t, the immersion would be weaker.

It’s a bold stance in today’s gaming landscape, where mini-games often feel shoehorned in just to pad out the content. But Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn’t interested in padding. Every feature has been ruthlessly evaluated through the lens of authenticity.

All of these survival mechanics are there to remind you that Henry’s just a human.

This laser focus on immersion extends far beyond just cutting mini-games. Every feature and mechanic in the game has been carefully considered through this lens, ensuring that nothing breaks the player’s connection to Henry’s medieval world.

The result? A world that feels alive not because it’s stuffed with diversions, but because every interaction serves a purpose. It’s medieval life in all its muddy, complicated glory, without a card game in sight.

A new standard for historical RPGs

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Turns out you don’t need card games to make history fun. | Image Credit: Warhorse Games

In an industry where “historically inspired” often means “we googled some medieval paintings once,” Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 stands as a testament to what happens when developers refuse to compromise their vision. Perhaps this is why, since its February 4 release, the game has been drawing favorable comparisons to industry-heavyweight Larian Studios and their design philosophies.

The numbers tell part of the story—a peak of 185,582 concurrent players on Steam alone (via

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), nearly doubling its predecessor’s record. But raw statistics only scratch the surface of what Warhorse Studios has achieved here.

What matters is if your individual sessions are individual enough. If a game is 150 hours and all of your sessions are the same, you’re gonna get bored.

This philosophy shines through in every aspect of the game. Whether you’re haggling with a merchant who remembers that time you tried to shortchange him last week, or finding yourself in a pickle because you forgot to maintain your sword (again), each play session writes its own unique story.

It’s this attention to detail and commitment to authenticity that has players already calling it their Game of the Year for 2025. In a world where many RPGs seem content to remix familiar formulas, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 dares to be different—and better for it.

The game proves that you don’t need dragons, magic cards, or fishing mini-games to create an engaging medieval world. Sometimes, all you need is the courage to let history speak for itself—mud, grime, and all.

What do you think about Warhorse Studios’ approach to immersion in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? Do you miss having more mini-games, or do you appreciate the focus on maintaining the medieval atmosphere? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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