Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Devs Blame the French After Game Awards Sweep
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Following a complete sweep by Expedition 33 at The Game Awards, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developers Warhorse Studios responded to their three category losses with a lighthearted meme blaming the French.
Award season always brings out the competitive side of the gaming industry, but Warhorse Studios decided to handle a shutout at The Game Awards with a healthy dose of humor. Despite pulling in three major nominations for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, including Game of the Year, Best Narrative, and Best RPG, the historical epic walked away without a single trophy. Every single category it contested was swept by Expedition 33, the breakout hit developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive. Instead of nursing a grudge, the social media team at Warhorse leaned straight into meme culture to process the loss.
The studio kicked things off on X by posting the classic burning house "this is fine" dog meme, before following up with a clever RPG dialogue tree featuring three choices. Players were given the options of "It's Not My Fault," "Say Nothing," and "Blame the French," with the cursor locked firmly on the cheeky jab at their rivals. The post was clearly meant in good fun, separating itself from past industry meltdowns over award shows and quickly pivoting to thank fans for their ongoing support while urging the community to keep things positive online.
While hardware status carries immense weight in traditional industry circles, community reception often tells a different story. Expedition 33 ultimately dominated the night by securing nine wins out of twelve nominations, but Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 remains a massive player favorite that secured plenty of personal Game of the Year nods from the community. For a closer look at the original coverage, you can check out the full report on Game Rant.
Tags: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, The Game Awards, Warhorse Studios, Gaming News, Expedition 33
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