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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 vs The Witcher IV
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Feb 4, 2025 | Oct 27, 2026 |
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Warhorse Studios | CD PROJEKT RED |
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Deep Silver, Warhorse Studios | CD PROJEKT |
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Action Role-Playing (Action RPG), Open World, Historical, Immersive Sim | Action Role-Playing (Action RPG), Open World, Narrative-Driven |
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CryEngine | Unreal Engine 5 |
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M (Mature 17+) | Rating Pending (Expected M - Mature 17+ by ESRB / |
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4.6 / 5.0 | 0.0 / 5.0 |
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$69.99 | Free |
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The game retains the classless 'you are what you do' progression system. Skills like Swords, Archery, Alchemy, and Reading improve with use. The sequel deepens this with an expanded perk system. Dialogue skills have been expanded from three to six attributes (Oratory, Charisma, Intimidation, Appearance, Coercion, Dominate). New weapon skills for Crossbows and Firearms have been added. The crime and reputation system is more dynamic and has lasting consequences. |
Players will develop their Witcher through deep skill trees focusing on Sword Combat (fast and strong attacks, parrying, new techniques), Signs (evolved versions of Aard, Igni, Quen, Yrden, Axii), and Alchemy (potions, decoctions, oils, bombs with a potentially more interactive crafting system). A new central progression system, possibly tied to the School of the Lynx, will offer unique abilities and character development paths. Gear (swords, armor) will be craftable, upgradable, and customizable with runes. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game world is approximately twice the size of its predecessor and is composed of two large, distinct maps. The first is the Bohemian Paradise, a scenic area known for its forests and the iconic Trosky Castle. The second, and larger, map is centered around the massive, realistically recreated medieval city of Kuttenberg (Kutná Hora), one of the richest cities in Europe at the time due to its silver mines. |
Expected to feature a massive, next-generation open world that is even more dynamic and reactive than The Witcher 3's. The world will likely be comprised of several large regions, potentially including parts of northern kingdoms like Temeria or Redania, as well as new, unexplored territories. A key focus will be on creating dense, living environments, from bustling cities to monster-infested wilderness, with dynamic weather and ecosystems. |
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The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
The Witcher IV is confirmed to be a single-player, story-driven open-world RPG. A separate, standalone Witcher multiplayer game codenamed 'Project Sirius' is in development by a different studio (The Molasses Flood), but 'Project Polaris' will not feature multiplayer. |
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Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
The game launched with a 'Brushes With Death' DLC in May 2025. Two more major expansions, 'Legacy of the Forge' and 'Mysteria Ecclesia', are planned for release later in the year, continuing the story and adding new content. |
CD PROJEKT RED has a reputation for substantial post-launch support. The new saga is planned as a trilogy. It is expected that this first game will receive at least two large, story-driven expansions similar in scale to 'Hearts of Stone' and 'Blood and Wine,' introducing new regions, quests, characters, and monsters. Regular free DLCs with smaller content like armor sets and side quests are also likely. |
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N/A | Being developed on Unreal Engine 5, the game is expected to set a new benchmark for visual fidelity in open-world RPGs. It will utilize UE5's Nanite technology for highly detailed environments and Lumen for dynamic global illumination and reflections, resulting in incredibly realistic lighting, shadows, and world detail. |
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N/A | The score will likely be composed by Marcin Przybyłowicz or composers in a similar style, featuring a blend of epic orchestral arrangements, Slavic folk music, and atmospheric soundscapes to create an immersive audio experience. Sound design will be crucial for monster encounters and environmental storytelling. |
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The UI maintains the immersive, diegetic-focused design of the original. Key information is presented with period-appropriate aesthetics. The map is a hand-drawn representation of the world, and the codex is presented as an illuminated manuscript. A 'Hardcore Mode' was added post-launch for players wanting a more challenging, UI-minimal experience. |
Expected to feature a modern, clean UI with customizable elements. Key features will include a 3D world map, a detailed journal for quests and characters, an intuitive inventory and crafting screen, and a streamlined radial menu for selecting signs and items in combat. |
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N/A | Following industry trends and CDPR's recent efforts, the game is expected to have comprehensive accessibility options, including extensive subtitle customization, colorblind modes, remappable controls, audio cues for gameplay, and potentially adjustable difficulty and gameplay modifiers to cater to a wide range of players. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, High Settings) (High Preset, Ray Tracing Low/Medium, Upscaling 'Quality') CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for a smooth 1080p/60FPS experience with high fidelity. CPU (Laptop): A strong, modern laptop CPU is needed to maintain 60 FPS in dense city areas. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for high-fidelity 1080p gaming with some ray tracing. GPU (Laptop): A high-end laptop GPU with at least 8GB VRAM and high TGP will be needed for a quality 1080p experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended, 32GB would offer more headroom. Storage: NVMe SSD is recommended for this tier. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer high-performance CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (16GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB, Max TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Target: 1080p, 30 FPS, Low/Medium Settings) (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling 'Performance' or 'Balanced') CPU: Speculative minimum desktop CPU, representing a solid 8-core baseline from previous years. CPU (Laptop): A modern 8-core performance laptop CPU will likely be the minimum entry point. GPU: Speculative minimum desktop GPU, requiring at least 8GB VRAM and decent rasterization performance. GPU (Laptop): A strong mid-to-high range laptop GPU from the previous generation will be necessary for a playable experience, likely relying on upscaling. RAM: 16GB will likely be the absolute minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD is mandatory, though a SATA SSD might suffice for minimum settings. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS. Some sources suggest this tier may target Medium settings.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1080p/60FPS experience. This is a very modern CPU recommendation. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended for a stable 60 FPS experience. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for 1080p High/Medium settings. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1080p at 60 FPS. The RTX 4050 Laptop with DLSS would be a good modern choice. RAM: 24GB RAM is the official recommended amount, a notable increase from the 16GB standard. Storage: An SSD is officially required for the recommended experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). layersRAM: 24 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 30 FPS as per official notes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU from the game's Steam page. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU from the game's Steam page. A 6GB-8GB VRAM card is the baseline. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Performance will vary with TGP. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Target: 1440p, 60 FPS, High/Ultra Settings) (High/Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Medium/High, Upscaling 'Quality' or 'Balanced') CPU: Strong modern desktop CPU for a high-refresh 1440p experience. CPU (Laptop): A top-tier laptop CPU is necessary to prevent bottlenecks at 1440p. GPU: High-end desktop GPU for an excellent 1440p experience with ray tracing. GPU (Laptop): A flagship-class laptop GPU with high VRAM and maximum TGP will be required. Heavy reliance on DLSS/FSR Quality. RAM: 32GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming at high settings. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is mandatory. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX or newer flagship CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB, Max TGP). (A future RTX 5070 Laptop GPU would likely be the target for this tier). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality/Balanced) is recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is recommended to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth performance at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Official GPU recommendation for 1440p High at 60 FPS. A future RTX 5060 Ti would likely be very well-suited for this tier. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would likely offer excellent performance here. RAM: 32GB RAM is officially recommended for this tier. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Ti) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Target: 4K, 60 FPS, High/Ultra Settings) (High/Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing enabled, Upscaling 'Performance') CPU: Top-tier desktop CPU for a no-compromise 4K experience. CPU (Laptop): Only the absolute best flagship laptop CPUs will handle this target. GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K gaming. Future generation flagships (e.g., RTX 5080/5090) would be ideal. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPU available at the time of release, heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR Performance mode to achieve 60 FPS at 4K with high settings. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is essential for 4K gaming. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is mandatory. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 (Future flagship model). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB, Max TGP). (A future flagship RTX 5080/5090 Laptop GPU would be required for a native-like experience). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 2160p/4K, Ultra settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution. Official specs target 30 FPS at native, with 60 FPS likely requiring upscaling.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to support 4K gaming and minimize any potential stutters. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: Official GPU recommendation for 4K Ultra at 30 FPS. Achieving 60 FPS will require DLSS/FSR Performance mode. A future RTX 5080 would be a better target for high-framerate 4K. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on DLSS. A future RTX 5070 Ti Laptop would be a prime target for 4K mobile gaming. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is highly recommended to provide sufficient headroom for 4K assets and system processes. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. (Future-proof: RTX 5080) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) / RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Ti Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
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Spec: 100 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for both minimum and recommended tiers. This is critical for loading the large, detailed open world and minimizing asset streaming stutter. Type: SSD | Spec: 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Mandatory) Note: A fast NVMe SSD will be mandatory for the seamless world streaming and detailed textures expected from an Unreal Engine 5 title of this scale. Type: NVMe |
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Spec: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is recommended for optimal performance with the latest hardware. | Spec: Windows 11 64-bit Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 11 will likely be the recommended OS for a 2026 release to best utilize modern hardware and features like DirectStorage. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The game utilizes an updated version of the CryEngine with a DirectX 12 renderer. This is a mandatory requirement. | Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate Explanation: DirectX 12 Ultimate will be required for advanced graphical features such as mesh shading, sampler feedback, and full ray tracing support (lumen and nanite). |
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