Kingdom Come 2 Excludes Children to Dodge PR & Ethics Issues

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Summary

  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 excluded children to avoid potential PR or ethical issues.
  • The team wanted to include kids, but not being able to attack them would hurt the title’s realism.
  • Several DLC for the game will be released throughout 2025.

The executive producer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has stated that the game does not include children due to ethical considerations and the potential for controversy. Ever since Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was launched in February 2025, players have been puzzled as to why this historically accurate title fails to depict a single child, a conspicuous absence that has stood out during Henry’s journey through medieval Europe.

In its debut month on sale, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, produced by Warhorse Studios, has been an outstanding achievement, maintaining substantial player numbers and consistently rolling out updates and beneficial fixes. Similar to the original game, the sequel emphasizes realism, requiring players to eat, sleep, watch their equipment deteriorate over time, and ensure food doesn’t spoil if not consumed promptly. Although Warhorse Studios has meticulously recreated 15th-century Bohemia in the game, some players have noticed on social media that there are no children present; a detail that seemed odd until its absence was clarified recently.

In the upcoming game “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2,” developers have decided not to include children as characters to steer clear of potential PR and ethical concerns that might arise from their inclusion. During a discussion at Prague Comic-Con, executive producer Martin Klíma explained this decision was due to concerns about players’ behavior in the game, as there would be no way to ensure that they wouldn’t harm children. The developers were interested in using children to add variety to character designs, but ultimately decided against it because of the risks involved with making them vulnerable and realistic without allowing players to attack them. Many gamers appreciate the game’s emphasis on realism, so understanding the development team’s predicament was quick for the community to grasp.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hoped to Avoid Controversy by Excluding Children From the Game

On April 15th, a new challenge emerged in the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with the introduction of Hardcore Mode. This mode caters to players who crave difficulty, giving them three permanent disadvantages for their character such as reduced carrying capacity and enhanced hunting abilities. The game’s compass will no longer provide any directional guidance, and fast travel is not an option, making the gameplay more authentic.

Even though Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 hasn’t been out long, having debuted mere months ago, Luke Dale, the voice actor for Hans Capon, has hinted at a potential sequel. However, whether this will materialize remains to be seen. Fans of the game can anticipate exciting updates though, as several DLCs are slated for release in 2025. “Brushes with Death” is set to launch in summer, followed by “Legacy of the Forge” in fall and “Mysteria Ecclesiae” in winter. These expansions will include new storylines, gear, locations, and other additions.

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2025-04-15 18:15