Daniel Vavra, creator of the Kingdom Come trilogy and Warhorse Studios co-founder, criticizes Unreal Engine's limitations for complex open-world games. He claims its inability to effectively render intricate environments, particularly vegetation, is the source of The Witcher 4's reported development struggles.

"Unreal excels in desert and rock landscapes, but struggled with trees for a considerable time," Vavra stated, highlighting Nanite's shortcomings in vegetation rendering. A CD Projekt employee reportedly confirmed to Vavra that scenes easily handled by RED Engine presented significant challenges in Unreal Engine, leading to extensive production difficulties.

Vavra points out that most open-world games utilize proprietary engines, questioning CD Projekt's switch to Unreal given their established RED Engine. While acknowledging Unreal Engine's visual capabilities, he notes the high-end hardware requirements, making the game inaccessible to many players.

Despite its age, Kingdom Come: Deliverance retains significant popularity. Its sequel, launching February 4th, promises enhanced graphics, refined combat, and a historically-grounded narrative continuing Indřich's story.

This article summarizes the latest information on the upcoming release, including system requirements and estimated playtime. We will also provide download instructions upon Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's release, ensuring you can immediately immerse yourself in the medieval setting.