Overview of Potential Ban on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in Saudi Arabia
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could face a ban in Saudi Arabia due to LGBTQ themes.
- The country has a history of banning games for similar reasons, including Final Fantasy 16 and The Last of Us Part 2.
- Reports indicate that Warhorse Studios has declined to alter the game to comply with local regulations.
Recent discussions have emerged around the impending release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, scheduled for February 2025, suggesting it may be prohibited in Saudi Arabia because of its LGBTQ representation. Early reviews have been exceptionally favorable, with many gamers placing it high on their anticipated titles for the year.
As a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2018 title, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 aims to deliver a more refined and immersive medieval experience. A late 2024 report highlighted that the game’s script boasts an impressive 2.2 million words, surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3 as the longest script in video game history. Warhorse Studios, having learned from the original’s various technical issues at launch, assures fans of a smoother gameplay experience. However, there are concerns over access in certain regions.
According to a tweet from VGA4A, the inclusion of LGBTQ elements, specifically a graphic and unskippable cutscene depicting a same-sex relationship, may lead to the game’s ban in Saudi Arabia. Reports suggest that Warhorse Studios is unwilling to modify the game to fit within the country’s censorship rules. As of now, neither Saudi officials nor Warhorse Studios have confirmed these claims, so details remain speculative.
Censorship Concerns Surrounding Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Despite these unfortunate rumors, anticipation is high for the game among players in other regions. The developers have confirmed that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will not incorporate any Digital Rights Management (DRM) software, such as Denuvo, which is often criticized by gamers. Feedback from early access has been largely positive, highlighting the vast open world, engaging side quests, hunting mechanics, and entertaining mini-games, as well as an enhanced combat system compared to the first installment.
For fans looking forward to continuing the journey as Henry, the wait is nearly over. Following a delay from August 2024, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set to launch on February 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Console players will also have the option to choose between performance and quality modes at launch. Gamers who pre-order the title will gain exclusive access to the bonus quest, “The Lion Crest,”offering additional rewards.
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