Baldur’s Gate 3 set a high bar with its masterful storytelling and record-breaking script, but Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is ready to challenge its throne. As a fan of both franchises, I’m beyond excited to see how this epic rivalry unfolds.
With nearly 2,000 voiced characters, 170 hours of scripted cinematics, and a jaw-dropping two million words of dialogue, Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t just a game – it’s truly an experience. It’s no surprise that the game earned its place in the Guinness World Records for its unparalleled narrative scope.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Bigger, Better, and Even More Words
But records are made to be broken, and the sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance seems poised to take the crown. YouTuber ESO Danny recently shared a photo comparing Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s original script –800,000 words – to its upcoming sequel. His claim? The follow-up boasts a staggering 1.7 million words.Warhorse Studios didn’t just confirm this; they one-upped it. According to their official account, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 clocks in at an unbelievable 2.2 million words, outpacing Baldur’s Gate 3 by 200,000. Director Daniel Vavra even teased that KCD2 will feature “the longest script for [any] game ever.”
actually, it's over 2.2 milion words in #KCD2 Danny:) https://t.co/dG57I4pKGu
— Warhorse Studios (@WarhorseStudios) January 13, 2025
What’s refreshing in this race for storytelling supremacy is the camaraderie between studios. Michael Douse, publisher director at Larian Studios, responded enthusiastically when asked if Larian’s next game might beat its own record. “I hope THEY do!” Douse said, adding, “Cannot wait for KCD2.”
From Baldur’s Gate to Bohemia: A New Era of Epic RPGs
Here’s the kicker: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 isn’t just flexing its word count. Warhorse has hinted that nearly every aspect of the game will double in size. For fans of the original game’s historically grounded RPG mechanics, this is excellent news.But let’s be real – what excites me most is imagining how this colossal script will translate into gameplay. Will the characters feel even more lifelike? Will we get an even deeper dive into the brutal beauty of medieval Europe? One can only hope.
As someone who cherishes both Baldur’s Gate 3’s sprawling fantasy world and the gritty realism of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, this is the best kind of rivalry. These games aren’t just raising the bar – they’re redefining it.