Right, So Kingdom Come: Deliverance Might Be Getting a Proper Current-Gen Polish (If the Digital Tea Leaves Are Right)
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Whispers are getting louder that *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* might be getting a shiny current-gen update in early 2026, giving us all another reason to revisit Bohemia (or dive in for the first time!) with improved visuals and performance, if the well-placed rumours prove true.
Alright, mates, gather 'round the digital campfire because the rumour mill for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* is absolutely buzzing louder than a confused swarm of bees after a spell gone wrong. We're talking whispers of a proper current-gen update – you know, for your fancy PlayStation 5s and Xbox Series X/Ss – possibly gracing our screens in early 2026.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Jeff, another rumour? Are we talking about the same *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* that dropped way back in 2018?" And to that, I say, indeed we are! This isn't just some random bloke shouting into the void either. The intel comes from an insider who, to their credit, correctly tipped off the delay for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* back in 2024. So, while we should always take these things with a healthy pinch of salt – or perhaps a whole sack, given the digital nature of prophecies – there's a bit more weight to this particular whisper than your average internet-ghost story.
This isn't the first time we've heard rumblings about Henry of Skalitz getting a bit of a digital facelift. PlayStation Game Size on Twitter (a pretty reliable source for PSN listings, if you're into that sort of data-diving wizardry) also hinted at a PS5 version brewing a few months back. Now, the new intel, spotted on Reddit, is pointing to a release window of "early next year, between January and April" for this supposed upgrade. The leaker even stamped it with a confident "100% confirmed by their source." Which, fair dinkum, sounds like a pretty bold claim in the ever-shifting sands of game development, but we'll tuck that little bit of certainty away for future scrutiny, eh?
For those who perhaps dipped a toe into the muddy waters of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* back in the day, or perhaps missed it entirely, it was an absolute beast of an RPG. Warhorse Studios really committed to historical accuracy, giving us a grounded, often brutal, and incredibly immersive experience in 15th-century Bohemia. It was less about slaying dragons and more about trying not to get yourself killed by a peasant with a rusty axe – and learning how to read, eventually. The combat system was famously (or infamously, depending on your patience) intricate, and the whole game was a wonderfully slow-burn narrative about revenge and finding your place in a harsh world.
Then, of course, *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* arrived on the scene and, by all accounts, refined almost everything its predecessor did. Critics and players alike raved about its improvements – a smoother combat system, a sprawling and even more immersive world, and a commitment to realism that continued to set it apart. It's been hailed as a strong Game of the Year contender, and rightly so, considering the absolute bangers we've seen this year like *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, *Blue Prince*, and the eternally awaited *Hollow Knight: Silksong*.
So, why would Warhorse go back to the original now? Well, think of it this way: *KCD2* brought a lot of new eyes to the franchise. There are probably a fair few players who loved the sequel but never experienced the original, perhaps put off by its slightly dated visuals or performance on older hardware. A current-gen update for *KCD1* would be a fantastic way to welcome those new fans to Henry's first adventure, letting them experience the full saga with a bit of a polish. And for the veterans? A chance to revisit an old favourite, hopefully with improved framerates, crisper textures, and all the bells and whistles that modern consoles can offer.
Specifics on what this update might entail are, predictably, scarce. Will it be a full visual overhaul? Just a performance boost? New features? The leaker didn't spill those beans. But they did drop another interesting nugget: Warhorse isn't working on a *Lord of the Rings* game, as some had speculated. Instead, they're apparently toiling away on a "brand-new fantasy game." Now *that's* a thought to conjure with – a fresh fantasy setting from the folks who made historical realism their calling card? My curiosity meter just went into overdrive!
It makes strategic sense for Warhorse to time this. They've outlined plans to keep *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* topped up with updates and DLC until the end of 2025. So, slotting in a *KCD1* current-gen refresh in early 2026 would avoid overshadowing their current flagship and neatly bridge the gap before their mysterious new fantasy title (which, let's be honest, will probably be a fair way off) gets its grand reveal. It’s all very neat, very tidy, and very much still in the realm of 'maybe'.
Ultimately, while the prospect of revisiting a visually enhanced *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* is genuinely exciting – imagine those Bohemian landscapes in glorious 4K, mate! – we're still waiting for Warhorse Studios to wave their official wand and make it so. Until then, keep an ear to the ground, and maybe don't go selling your older consoles just yet. But hey, it’s always good to dream of bigger, shinier adventures, isn't it?
Tags: Kingdom Come: Deliverance, RPG, Gaming Rumors, Warhorse Studios, Current-Gen Upgrade
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