Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Aims to Smash Baldur's Gate 3's Epic Script Record

The post-holiday gaming lull is officially over, and February 2026 is kicking things into high gear with a bang! 🚀 The month is stacked with major releases, but one title is already making headlines for a mind-blowing reason before players even get their hands on it. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, launching on February 4th, isn't just another medieval RPG sequel—it's coming for a legendary crown.

The Word Count War is ON! 📜

The buzz started when YouTuber ESO_Danny posted a pic with a physical copy of the KC:D2 script, and the page count was... well, let's just say it's hefty. The initial reveal pegged it at a staggering 1.7 million words. That's already more than double the script of the first game! But wait, there's more. Warhorse Studios, the developer, chimed in to clarify: hold my mead, it's actually a colossal 2.2 million words. Cue the collective gasp from gamers everywhere.

Going Head-to-Head with a Titan ⚔️

This number isn't just big for the sake of being big. Game director Daniel Vavra boldly stated he believes this could be the longest video game script ever written. And that means setting its sights directly on the current Guinness World Record holder: Baldur's Gate 3. Larian's masterpiece, the 2023 Game of the Year, currently holds the title with a script just over two million words. If Warhorse's claims are verified upon release, KC:D2 could snatch that record in less than two years—talk about a major flex!

The Contenders at a Glance:

What does 2.2 million words even look like? For context, that's longer than the entire Harry Potter series... combined. It promises an insane level of narrative depth, character interaction, and player choice. Imagine the stories, the side quests, the random conversations with villagers—it's gonna be a whole medieval world to get lost in for years.

Why This Record Matters 🏆

This isn't just a stats game. A script this massive signals Warhorse's commitment to unparalleled immersion. We're talking about a game where you play as Henry, an ordinary blacksmith's son thrust into a brutal civil war in 15th-century Bohemia. Every dialogue option, every barkeep's rumor, every noble's decree adds layers to this living, breathing world. It's the ultimate "choices matter" fantasy, but grounded in gritty historical realism. No magic, just your wits, your sword, and a ton of conversations.

Meanwhile, over at Larian Studios, they seem chill about potentially losing the record. The studio has moved its "full attention" to its next project, and the last major update for Baldur's Gate 3 is already out. They had their moment in the sun, and now it's time for a new contender to step into the ring. That's the circle of life in the gaming industry, baby!

February 2026: A Gamer's Paradise 🎮

While all eyes are on this script showdown, February is absolutely stacked. It's not a one-horse town (pun intended). If you need a break from all those medieval words, here’s what else is dropping:

• Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Because why not? 😎

• Monster Hunter Wilds – Time to gear up for the next big hunt!

• Avowed – Dive into a new fantasy RPG from Obsidian.

(Note: You'll have to wait a bit longer for Assassin's Creed Shadows, as Ubisoft smartly moved it to late March.)

Ready for the Deep Dive? 🏊‍♂️

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is shaping up to be a monumental achievement in video game storytelling. From its CryEngine-powered vistas of Bohemia to its intense, first-person combat, the game is a love letter to historical authenticity. And with a script that could fill a small library, the promise of replayability is off the charts.

So, mark your calendars for February 4th. Whether you're in it for the epic tale of revenge and betrayal, the immersive world, or just to see if it really does dethrone Baldur's Gate 3, one thing's for sure: you won't run out of things to read, hear, or do. Get ready to lose yourself in 2.2 million words of medieval intrigue. It's gonna be one hell of a ride. LFG! 🍻