Kingdom Come Deliverance 60 FPS free update hits PS5 and Xbox Series X after 10M sales

Warhorse Studios has surprise-dropped a free Kingdom Come: Deliverance update on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S that brings the game up to Ultra Quality-like PC visuals on consoles. The update delivers 60 FPS performance, 4K resolution upscaling, improved textures and assets, bringing desktop-level graphical fidelity to console players eight years after the original 2018 release.

Available now, this update is free to all existing owners of Kingdom Come: Deliverance on PlayStation and Xbox. New players can pick up the enhanced version on digital storefronts for $29.99. In the new “Next-Gen Update” trailer, Warhorse reveals Kingdom Come: Deliverance has surpassed 10 million copies sold, while its sequel Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has sold over 5 million copies within its first year since launching in February 2025.

Next-Gen Enhancement at a Glance

Free upgrade delivers PC-level performance to PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

FPS Performance

Resolution Upscaling

10M+

Copies Sold Worldwide

FREE

For Existing Owners

Technical Enhancements

The free update transforms console performance, matching PC’s ultra-quality preset with comprehensive visual and performance improvements across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Performance Upgrade

The update delivers smooth 60 FPS gameplay on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Massively improved performance in demanding locations such as big cities with many NPCs and foliage dense areas transforms combat responsiveness and exploration fluidity.

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Visual Overhaul

Experience 4K resolution upscaling with dynamic resolution implementation for smoother framerate in GPU demanding areas. Enhanced textures, improved assets, and ultra-quality PC visuals bring medieval Bohemia to life like never before on consoles.

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Technical Improvements

Upgraded rendering backend using modern graphical APIs, CryEngine heavily modified with optimizations tailored for PS5 and Xbox Series hardware. Improved multithreading to better utilize all available cores, reworked culling to reduce unnecessary draw calls.

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Cross-Generation Support

Continue where you left off with cross generation save game transfer. All existing Xbox One and PS4 owners receive this comprehensive update at no additional cost. Purchase the enhanced version for $29.99 on Xbox Store and PlayStation Store.

Franchise Sales Milestone

Kingdom Come: Deliverance (2018) 10 Million

10M Copies

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (2025) 5 Million

5M Copies

Henry’s Journey Through Time

From crowdfunding success to next-generation enhancement

January 2014

Kickstarter Campaign

Warhorse Studios launched crowdfunding campaign, raising £1,106,371 from passionate backers believing in authentic medieval RPG vision.

February 13, 2018

Original Release

Kingdom Come: Deliverance launched on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, bringing historically accurate medieval Bohemia to life with unprecedented detail.

2018-2025

Growing Legacy

The game steadily built a devoted fanbase, surpassing 10 million copies sold worldwide and establishing itself as a medieval RPG benchmark.

February 4, 2025

Sequel Launch

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II launched to critical acclaim, selling over 1 million copies within 24 hours and reaching 5 million copies sold within its first year.

February 12, 2026

Next-Gen Update

Free update drops for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing 60 FPS, 4K resolution, dynamic resolution scaling, and ultra-quality visuals eight years after launch.

Platform Availability

Enhanced for current-generation consoles with backward compatibility support

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PlayStation 5

Enhanced with 60 FPS, 4K upscaling with AMD FSR v1.2, and improved textures. Free for PS4 owners via backward compatibility upgrade.

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Xbox Series X|S

Optimized performance on both Series X and Series S. Free upgrade for Xbox One version owners who purchased the game.

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PC-Level Quality

Console versions now match PC’s ultra-quality preset with improved multithreading, optimized asset streaming, and reduced stutters.

Medieval Bohemia Enhanced

The next-gen update addresses long-standing console performance issues while maintaining the original artistic vision. The enhancements allow console players to finally experience Henry’s first journey with smooth 60 FPS performance and PC-level visual fidelity. The update includes comprehensive technical improvements such as improved asset streaming to reduce stutters and pop-ins, fixed multiple crashes related to vegetation system, and resolved performance decrease issues.

The timing aligns perfectly with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II’s success. Players can now experience the original game with modern enhancements before or after diving into the sequel. For more gaming updates, explore PS Plus February 2026 offerings and Bethesda’s latest releases.

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