The Setting for Kingdom Come: Deliverance Could Have Been Germany or England Instead of the Czech Republic
Cover: screenshot from Kingdom Come: Deliverance
The events of Kingdom Come: Deliverance could theoretically have taken place not in Bohemia (a historical region occupying part of the modern Czech Republic), but in medieval England or Germany. This was revealed by Warhorse Studios' Viktor Bocan, who was at the origins of the Henry adventure duology.
So why did the team decide to tie their game to their own historical roots? It all comes down to the desire to create a realistic and plausible project. However, Warhorse, and Bocan in particular, did not have sufficient knowledge of the history and culture of other countries, so they decided to use the past of the studio's home base—the Czech Republic—as the foundation.
A historical consultant helped Warhorse with extensive research, including using "local" sources. The developers did not want to settle for a different level of "plausibility" in depicting medieval life, so being located directly in the Czech Republic greatly simplified the work of creating a realistic world of Bohemia.
Speaking of more down-to-earth matters, Viktor Bocan shared his vision of video game design. In the developer's opinion, the main task is to connect all systems together so that the player feels present in the virtual world. An integral part of immersion is the environment's reaction to any action by the gamer.
Recall that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was released in February 2025. The developers concluded Henry's story and moved on to creating a new role-playing game. However, the medieval brand itself will continue to live on through other formats, such as concerts and fan festivals.