Warhorse Studios’ medieval role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is making a strong case for itself as the top contender for Game of the Year 2025. The game has already secured an impressive Metacritic rating of 88, placing it at the top of the list of best games of the year to date.
This early lead comes with some caveats. Games typically don’t get into the GOTY category unless they have a Metascore in the high 80s or 90s, and it’s still early days for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The game’s review embargo was lifted just a few days ago, giving critics limited time to form an opinion.
Despite this, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 seems well-positioned to compete with other potential nominees, such as Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. However, its competition will be fierce, with several high-profile titles set to release throughout the year.
What sets Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 apart is its traditional blockbuster game profile from a non-traditional source. Warhorse Studios’ gritty epic has been praised for its pure vision and scale of ambition, which seems to resonate well with Game Awards’ international jury. Will it be enough to secure the top spot? Only time will tell.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/awards/520012/first-2025-goty-contender-kingdom-come-deliverance-2