February 13th 2025.
The highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has been making waves in the gaming industry. Embracer Group, the Swedish company that owns the developers, Warhorse Studios, and publisher, Deep Silver, is ecstatic about the game's success. It seems that they have finally realized the age-old truth that good games sell well.
Whether you're a fan of the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance or not, there's no denying the success of its sequel. The game, which was released last week for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, has not only received rave reviews but has also surpassed Embracer's expectations by selling a million copies in just 24 hours. And it shows no signs of slowing down, with sales expected to hit two million very soon.
For Embracer, this is a much-needed victory. It serves as a reminder that in order for their games to do well, they need to focus on creating high-quality products. As Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors stated in the company's latest earnings report, "The success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a reminder of our core value - to bring great products to the market." He also emphasized the importance of giving talented teams the necessary resources and time to execute their creative visions, as it benefits everyone, including gamers, employees, and shareholders.
Although this may seem like a no-brainer, it's worth mentioning that Embracer has had a tough fiscal year so far. Game sales across consoles, PC, and mobile devices have dropped by 22% from April 2024 to December 2024. This has resulted in a significant decrease in total net sales, from 21,651 million Swedish krona in the same period in 2023 to 16,984 million Swedish krona in 2024.
It's been a downward spiral for Embracer since its acquisition of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos from Square Enix. Like many other companies that grew too quickly in recent years, Embracer had to cancel projects, shut down studios, and lay off over a thousand employees as part of their "restructuring" efforts. They even had to sell off Borderlands studio Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive for a fraction of what they paid for it in 2021.
But despite these setbacks, Embracer is determined to ride the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 as long as possible. The game is set to receive updates and DLC over the next 12 months, ensuring an immersive and ever-evolving experience for the community. And with their recent partnerships with private companies such as Saber Interactive, it seems that Embracer is focused on learning from their mistakes and creating a stronger future for themselves.
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