The Quick Update of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

[@Vondora]

The wait is hard, but it1s almost over.

[@helicalgoose]

Its getting closer, I mean a couple more months and it will be essentially in our hands. The good part so far with all the live streams they probably won't be doing another delay of the release, so in early February we should get our hands on the game!

[@heylookthatboi]

Don't forget about Kuttenberg

[@shu830]

where germans like you kissed sigsmund's feet to keep their head.

[@ilayohana3150]

@@shu830 chicken scatters

[@KidneyStoner20]

@@shu830…yes but!

[@andreas2610]

@@KidneyStoner20 goodman Deutsch!

[@helicalgoose]

Haha we are all going straight to Kuttenberg with this one! *starts pouring a drink*

[@Forzalucani]

I typically would not watch any of the dev updates of any other game but I think we can all agree Warhorse Studios deserves all the love they can get before the release!

[@helicalgoose]

I think the Warhorse Devs geek out about their own game as much as their own fans, which makes it so much easier to watch and enjoy. Lots of other devs feel like they're trying to sell their game but not that invested, but the WH people are for sure invested the game as a whole.

[@Forzalucani]

@ it surely does make it easier and enjoyable and I am so glad that we get to enjoy this soon!

[@Jhemp8921]

Not having save imports makes perfect sense and wouldn’t change anything. The story ends the same way regardless of what you do and there would only be small things like maybe the night with father Godwin is mentioned for 2 seconds or it’s not. Not to mention the complications (and the fact that it would probably be impossible) of transferring your old gen save file onto new gen if you’re on console, or switching from console to pc. Also that would suck for new players who think they’re missing out on not having a previous run. I’ve seen people going on about “what about my relationship with Teresa can I stay loyal to her???” Yes. Just don’t partake in the new romantic interest it’s as simple as that. Also there was nothing binding about those quests with her in game. Staying loyal to her was completely up to you as the player anyway. I get it some of the side quests in the game were the most memorable parts for people but like grow up, they had no impact on the story and were just your personalized version of Henry, which you can continue in this game in your own head if you want to so badly.

[@helicalgoose]

The no save import just makes good sense, I agree with you on that. I think the save import just complicates the whole system by a factor. It would've been nice to have with all the voice dialogue and things people say about old quests that you did, but whew that would be a god-tier sort of work to get that done.

[@geminicricket4975]

Two things. First, I believe Bozhena mentions something about giving Henry some "Lethean Water", so, I suspect that's part of their explanation for Henry's loss. And, second, not sure if it's here or another stream but they do mention actors dying, so... I'm guessing that's what happened to Mr. Markvarts.

[@helicalgoose]

Yah I remember they said something about voice actors not being around, I think it was this stream, but for some reason I was thinking that they were referring more to Father Godwin, rather than Markvart, but maybe he played both? Hard to say, but I do hope Brain Blessed would come back as a part. He had some great lines and voice acting haha.

[@geminicricket4975]

My understanding, and it may be faulty, is that the Godwin actor is the same but he (or the devs) decided to switch accents. When I listen to the new Godwin voice, I think I can hear the old one there, but... it's very faint and I'm still not 100% sure.

[@raskolnikov6443]

Considering how much time has passed since the first game there are also other reasons as death as to why some can’t reprise their role. Maybe they are occupied with another project or have moved outside of Europe etc.

[@DP-it7zm]

Looks like henry got buff too!

[@helicalgoose]

Yah looks like he gained muscle in some areas, but then again he does look skinnier when compared to KCD1. I am guessing its all of the character model updates, everyone seemed to gain more filled out body rather than rounded feel.

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@helicalgoosebecause the clothes actually fit now. They didn’t in KCD1 and there was space between them and the NPCs bodies. They all were chubbier than they should.

[@kovar2344]

I need Henry´s ab workout routine. That young man is diced.

[@helicalgoose]

Especially for how much he eats. Its like he is a human garbage disposal.

[@ilayohana3150]

@@kovar2344 step one: regularly feel quite hungry. Step two: collect flowers and herbs.

[@lenol0315]

i appreciate the coverage , keep going man

[@helicalgoose]

Haha, thanks for sticking around for the last couple years. I honestly didn't think KCD was going to come out until maybe late 2025, but now its closer than ever

[@jordangordon2350]

I can't wait for Henry to say "I'm Henry, of Skalitz" and then henry all over those guys

[@helicalgoose]

Haha, I am going to save soooo many files of "Henry of Skatliz" I can't wait to mess around and create another skits around the game.

[@SonofSkyrim01]

In KCD2 I will be taking clothes from literally every NPC. Well... each panty can be unique :D

[@helicalgoose]

I feel like I most excited about being able to take people's clothes again, repair them, and then put them back on their person. Sort of like an aggressive neighborhood tailor trying to make everyone look their best.

[@sandrosliske]

I'm going to have so much fun if we can get npcs to wear new clothing.

[@helicalgoose]

You are thinking exactly like me. Honestly, if we are able to steal all the armor in the game and dress up all the peasants in top tier armor I will have such a good time :P

[@sandrosliske]

@helicalgoose my first move would be to dress them all identical like some sort of cult. The hats are a must.

[@Verbalaesthet]

So looking forward to that game.

[@helicalgoose]

Same here, didn't think it was going to come out so soon. I was thinking it was going to be late 2025, but nice! Its looking good so far.

[@oskar8421]

Did you know you can find Menhard of Frankfurt in kcd 1, during the rattay tourney? I made him speak by pickpocketing him and he has the same voice, or atleast a german accent. I wonder if there will be more minor characters from kcd in the new game

[@helicalgoose]

You know that is a good eye there. I thought about that I heard the frankfurters before, but now we all should take a closer look at all the tournament people out there and maybe more will show up in the next game. I don't doubt that there will be another "Rattay tournament" but hopefully it will be faster.

[@oalkie]

God they really need an option tk remove that mini cutscene when u pick flowers

[@helicalgoose]

Yah, I agree. Its a single player game so it shouldn't be a big deal if I want to cut that animation out. Maybe in the PC someone will put a mod to cut it out, or if the devs are feeling generous, they could add an option to toggle off the animation.

[@maasbekooy901]

I hope you can change it to first person camera only

[@negron60]

There is a mod for the first game that does just that. if it is not in at shipping I am sure it will be put back in by mods.

[@blake3656]

Wow, the game looks absolutely phenomenal.

[@helicalgoose]

The game looks like in a good state. It looks like an upgraded KCD1. In a good upgrade not a lazy way. Though I am excited to see how the new maps and quests play out. I know that the devs sort of ran out of time/money in the first game and now they had the funding and could fill out the rest of their designs which I am looking forward to playing for certain.

[@JayEmGe]

I believe the soup only refills a small amount of hunger per spoonful instead of filling Henry up a lot with one interaction. The reason being because during the Livestream it was a rather short amount of time after he had one spoonful that Henry said he was hungry again.

[@helicalgoose]

With the animation of the soup eating like that, I do hope that its not 5 nourishment per a spoon, it could take awhile. On the normal mode of KCD1 a pot of food was 25 nourishment. I wonder if they're planning to do 10 at a time perhaps? The side benefits of doing it in smaller portions I guess is to prevent overeating if there is a debuff for that.

[@JayEmGe]

Yeah, I think a 10-15 nourishment per spoonful would be a good middle ground for not overeating, while still justifying waiting through the animation to sate nourishment.

[@MelhussedJr]

i am so excited :b

[@helicalgoose]

Same here! I excited to see what sort of mess we can get Henry into once again. It seems the devs are leaning more into allow us to make Henry a jerk if we want, which gives us a bit more personality. Only a few more months left!

[@MrGrommy]

I hope and I mean hope there is more sword variety also hope I can re-posses an executioners sword

[@helicalgoose]

I completely agree with the more variety sword play. The executioners sword should make a reappearance, but I don't think there will be any beheadings or limb removal which would make the sword special, but that is just side thought. But who knows mods might make it happen!

[@MatheusMQ]

Henry fell of a house attic and forgot how to treat Mutt's right 😢

[@helicalgoose]

Hahah, Henry forgot how to love dogs. This seems something evil.

[@jackreid349]

One thing I want to no is there going to be horse armor In kcd there is a head piece you can find

[@helicalgoose]

Yah, in KCD1 with the DLCs you can get more horse armor there even the head pieces. Though I am not certain what the benefits of the horse armor in both games, since most of the NPCs don't target your horse, not unless they get lucky. And horse armor in general lowers the speed of your horse, so its more about fashion that anything else. Though I would be highly surprised if they did not have any horse armor at all in the game, they can transfer most of it over from the first.

[@davham27]

I like the dog, but can i make shut up?

[@helicalgoose]

Haha, I think that is one command they could use to add in the game, where he is silent for about 20 minutes after command lol.

[@egorsgor228]

mod on nexus

[@vlasskyorech9720]

i think thats Jan Zajíc and Kuno will come back in kcd 2 bcs both of them went to suroundings of kuttenberg

[@helicalgoose]

Kuno I can definitely see coming back. He is a sort of a run around guy and I don't think there is a historical figure about him, like something the devs have to keep track of, so they can use him however. Though I do want to see the Charlatan back, his quest could be wacky once again.

[@failurexd3954]

I'm actually glad u can't port from the first game.. I've played many playthroughs of KCD1 i don't know which one I've stopped with now.

[@helicalgoose]

100% Which PC, they give you seven different play throughs and my Henry has done some heinous things, that I don't know how all the NPC would even respond to them. Also it probably saves them a lot of script writing, like how much dialogue would you need to add to figure out everything that Henry did in the past game and bring it to the next one. Also, Henry being a multimillion groschen would probably cause some inflation problems in Kuttenberg. :P

[@kevinfromvirginia1796]

I wonder if we can get a fat Henry? Like fat Arthur, id RDR2.

[@helicalgoose]

Haha, that would actually be fun to do, but knowing how Henry eats, getting a fat Henry would be day 1 possible :P But no, I haven't heard anything like that quite yet, though I could see it being possible if the devs had enough time.

[@ilayohana3150]

I really fucking hope so but they'd brag about it if it was a thing. Still, what kind of RPG doesn't have this...

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@ilayohana3150one that has like less than a tenth of the budget of RDR2 and a way smaller dev team?

[@ilayohana3150]

@@raskolnikov6443 and costs more than rdr2

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@ilayohana3150nonsense

[@JustCow_]

Does menhart von frankfurt have the same voice actor as the deutch in skalitz?

[@helicalgoose]

You know, I think you're right! I had to listen to this all over again and it seems that to be the case. I don't think he had any other voice lines in the game or not that many others. Either way, it good to see that they were able to retain a lot of their voice actors 6 years later.

[@ilayohana3150]

12:45 that sounds horrible. Repair and maintenance costs were horrific in kcd.

[@helicalgoose]

Its possible that the costs are going to go up like crazy for expensive items. But maybe that's their way of forcing Henry to stick with a town and keep in good relations if you want your armor cheaply repaired. Then again, we can always rebel against this system and do a naked Henry run and stick it to the tailors and armorer of the Bohemia area until they lower their prices.

[@schawty]

It was already like that in KCD1, not sure what the surprise is here.

[@ilayohana3150]

@@schawty it wasn't, I guess you just haven't played enough. Maybe for repairs but at least you could escape the repair costs by levelling up maintenance and eventually being able to fix anything with over 50 percent durability for much less than a smith would take. Now it seems like unless they counter this change by making fixing possible for nearly free by doing the blacksmithing miniquest (like you could use the grindstone), it will be a financial burden that would make us resort to exploiting, like I had to do in kcd1.

[@schawty]

​@@ilayohana3150 I am literally playing the game right now. Go and use a repair kit on a cheap item and then on an expensive item and see for yourself how fast it gets consumed.

[@raskolnikov6443]

Getting rich in KCD1 was super easy. So I don’t see the issue.

[@RoughWalkers]

Il buy it when it comes out on WeMod

[@helicalgoose]

I really do hope modders get behind this game. It was a real shame with KCD1 that modding was not a bigger part because there was soooo much potential behind the game.

[@RoughWalkers]

@helicalgoose 100% mate so much potential

[@Zanzanzanz]

I hope there is animation when eating and drinking ! I dont like waiting in tavens and watching other having fun

[@helicalgoose]

With the animations for eating at least, I think the pot of food is the only one that I saw. Toby ate the chicken in his inventory but didn't have an animation for that. So, for food it seems no animation, but maybe for drinks?

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@helicalgooseconsidering the different types of food only having one animation would suck (a whole chicken would have the same animation as an apple?) and wouldn’t make sense. But having specific animations for everything is also not feasible. So that’s probably why there is no animation for it.

[@orion-qt6jl]

Look at the money poches every npc has them i bet wee will be able to take them

[@raskolnikov6443]

I doubt the pickpocket mechanic has changed. I liked the one in KCD1.

[@orion-qt6jl]

@@raskolnikov6443 have you seen the trailers? one of the first teasers for the first one pickpocketing was like that using a knife taking a money poches

[@helicalgoose]

I agree. I wonder if the mechanics to the pickpocket will be the same or are they going to allow use to cut off purses and then take all their loot? I hope something changes to pickpocketing or at least make it more viable.

[@helicalgoose]

I hope something changed at least. Pickpocketing in the first game was soooo blah. Not worth it in most cases and almost shoed into the game. Not worth it even if you exploited the game to level up super fast.

[@orion-qt6jl]

@@helicalgoose omg so true

[@AntasNavi]

second

[@helicalgoose]

Well, that sounds like you deserve a drink for that! *starts pouring a drink* Also you deserve another drink for me being so late in replying to everything. *starts pouring a drink*

[@apricotAfterglow]

thqats stupid i want my old henry with my choices not some random with no connections

[@raskolnikov6443]

What choices? The vast majority of quest choices are not relevant for KCD2. And the few consequential ones you made get brought up in KCD2 and you can say what you did.

[@Colddiggs]

But then you’d be going in ridiculously buff for early game

[@helicalgoose]

Yah it would be nice to have some of the old choices you had in the game pop up, but I am guessing that from KCD1 being such a huge game and all that, making light of all your choices would be such a huge task (at least script/voice acting) Also it seems they are going to nerf our Henry anyways, so its mostly pointless. Though, I am not certain how this game ends, but if they think they can do a sequel to KCD2 and do a quick release like 2-3 years I would hope they would make an attempt to do the save the import from the last game.

[@helicalgoose]

Yah there are not a lot of choices out there, but some of them would be nice pointing out, sort of like with Lady Stephanie, or Theresa sort of deal. Now we are all sort of lumped into a single Henry. I am not too heart broken over this and understand why, but its always a nice to have if it was possible.

[@apricotAfterglow]

@@helicalgoose Of course mechanically it doesn't really matter but I'd like some spiritual sense of playing the same Henry even if it's just for show. It's the same deal as with AI art, the outcomes are similar but people will still want something with a soul.

[@WiseOwl_1408]

Will be woke. Hard pass

[@helicalgoose]

Hmm probably not, the devs are pretty hard line on the historical parts. This sort of pissed people off a bit on some things, but the devs were like heck no, it didn't happen at this time and we are not putting that in the game lol. Though I am certain they "soften" edges, but not change any traditional part of the game. But either way, worth checking out later if you're interested.