Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 stands out from the bevy of other open-world action games that are released every year in many ways, but perhaps the most distinct is how much it relishes in its own inefficiency.
While it’s still very much a video game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 doesn’t let you cut many corners, and for a lot of people, that’s what makes it such a gripping and distinct experience. However, if you still love 95 percent of the game, but want to cut down on some of its more obtuse moments, there are plenty of mods available to those on PC to customize the experience more to your taste.
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Rich Merchants – PTF
By ryhBread
In RPGs of yore, you could easily unload all of your excess or underpowered gear onto merchants for a hefty sum of currency. But a more recent trend in RPGs is to give each merchant a more realistic amount of money they’re able to dole out, limiting just how much you can sell.
Getting rid of Henry’s outdated gear and items is more of a necessity in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 thanks to his limited carry capacity, so needing to lug his wares to multiple vendors can sometimes be a massive chore. With Rich Merchants – PTF you can make this a problem of the past, by blessing merchants with deeper pockets so they can buy more from Henry.
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More XP Or Less XP
By Caites
Especially in the early hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Henry can feel at an almost unfair disadvantage thanks to just how underpowered he is in most conflicts. Since progression moves at a glacial pace, it often feels like the most useful perks for Henry feel just out of reach, when you could really use them earlier.
This is why More XP Or Less XP is such a useful asset if you’re looking to tweak just how quickly Henry powers up. As the name suggests, not only will you be able to speed up how quickly XP is earned, but you can also slow it down if you’re looking for a tougher challenge.
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The Master Lockpicker
By LsCThirso
Part of what makes Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 such an immersive experience are the minigames that serve to replicate different tasks Henry needs to complete. While there is enjoyment to be found in most of these, one of the more frustrating activities is lockpicking.
While lockpicking is a notoriously finicky activity, the minigame in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 feels borderline unfair in how tricky it can be, especially at higher difficulties and with a finite number of picks at your disposal. For those who avoid lockpicking at all costs, The Master Lockpicker makes the task much more bearable with more forgiving windows for success.
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More Carry Weight – PTF
By ryhBread
Another controversial trend in open-world games is the inclusion of weight limits to how much your character can carry. While it’s tempting to want to hoard as much as possible, as soon as Henry picks up one-too-many loaves of bread, he’s stuck trudging around with the over-encumbered debuff.
While there is the small bonus of this boosting your strength and vitality (very easily exploitable), in most situations this is a massive hassle. With More Carry Weight – PTF, you can adjust how much Henry is able to carry, enabling you to hoard and steal as much you’d like.
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Instant Herb Picking 2
By HerrTiSo
Alchemy is one of the more rewarding aspects of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. All throughout the detailed environments, you can find various herbs that, with the right instructions, you can transform into concoctions to help Henry or hinder his foes.
The downside to this is that every time you want to collect some of these ever-so-useful herbs, you’re treated to a tedious animation of Henry crouching down to pick them up. In isolation, this isn’t too bothersome, but when surrounded in a field of useful herbs, it makes the task tortuous, so Instant Herb Picking 2 becomes a borderline necessity.
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Easy Smithing
By JustAnOrdinaryGuy
Another task that you’ll find Henry returning to throughout the story is blacksmithing. Whether you’re creating weapons for Henry, a merchant, or even a horse, you’ll go through the process of firing the metal, and hammering to the beat of a catchy whistle.
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The first couple of times, the length of this task doesn’t feel too bothersome, but on your 17th horseshoe you’ll likely be of the mindset that it could be a little quicker. Easy Smithing ensures that you’re much less likely to rage-quit next time Henry tells you to put your creation back into the forge.
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Totally Unnecessary Reticle For Bows And Crossbows
By HerrTiSo
While the star of the combat in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is the wide selection of melee weapons, you’ll also have the choice of ranged combat as an occasionally preferable option. In the effort of realism, aiming your bow or crossbow comes without any aiming reticle, so you’ll need to fully trust your judgment if you’re hoping to make your shot.
That is unless you install Totally Unnecessary Reticle For Bows And Crossbows, which adds extra accessibility and ease-of-use options to the bow and crossbow, making them significantly more simple to aim and shoot.
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Unlimited Saving 2
By EddieShoe
When it comes to giving examples of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s unique approach to game design, its method of saving is usually the first to spring to mind. There are some exploits or varying efficiency, but the only way to save outside predetermined story beats is by using one of your finite Saviour Schnapps.
While you can craft or buy these, this isn’t always an accessible option, and this can lead to a high risk of losing significant chunks of progress, especially with the higher stakes of early-game survival. There are some who enjoy the thrill of these limitations, but if you want to avoid the potential of excessive wasted time, or just want the option to redo skill checks, then Unlimited Saving 2 is the best option.
RPG
Action-Adventure
Open-World
- Released
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February 4, 2025
- Developer(s)
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Warhorse Studios
- Engine
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CryEngine
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- PC Release Date
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February 4, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
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February 4, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
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February 4, 2025
- X|S Optimized
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Yes
- Number of Players
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1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Unknown
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty