Kingdom Come: Deliverance next-gen update brings PC ultra quality to consoles

Warhorse Studios has officially released a comprehensive next-gen optimization update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, aimed at bringing the console experience in line with the high-end graphical fidelity previously reserved for PC players. The surprise patch addresses long-standing performance issues and visual limitations that have persisted since the historical action-RPG first launched, effectively overhauling the title for modern hardware.

The developer acknowledged that the initial state of the game on consoles was often "rough" characterized by technical hurdles and performance bottlenecks that hindered the immersion of its meticulously detailed 15th-century Bohemian setting. With this latest update, the studio has leveraged the power of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to implement settings that Warhorse describes as equivalent to the "PC Ultra" preset. This transition represents a significant leap in visual quality, offering improved draw distances, more refined textures, and superior lighting effects.

Beyond the aesthetic improvements, the update focuses heavily on technical stability and fluid gameplay. Players can expect a more consistent frame rate and reduced loading times, addressing the primary complaints from the community regarding the previous generation's hardware constraints. By optimizing the engine to better utilize contemporary SSDs and processors, Warhorse has managed to eliminate many of the stutters and pop-in issues that characterized the original release.

The timing of this update is strategic, as it revitalizes interest in the franchise while the studio continues to develop its highly anticipated sequel. By modernizing the original title, the developers are ensuring that new players and returning fans can experience the definitive version of Henry’s journey without the technical compromises of the past. The patch is available now as a free download for owners of the game on current-generation platforms.

This move underscores a growing trend in the industry where developers revisit successful but technically flawed titles to bridge the gap between console and PC performance. For Warhorse, the update serves as both a gesture of goodwill to its dedicated fanbase and a showcase of how far their proprietary technology has evolved since the game’s debut in 2018.