Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been a massive success, continuing Henry’s journey through 15th-century Bohemia with refined combat, an expansive medieval world, and now, a game-changing quality-of-life improvement: the quick guide feature. Fans are now calling for this small but incredibly helpful tool to become a new industry standard across all games.
Released on February 4, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 quickly earned critical acclaim and sold over one million copies on its first day — outpacing its 2018 predecessor. Warhorse Studios has already confirmed a steady rollout of new content and features, including the newly added Hardcore mode. But it’s the thoughtful quick guide feature that is winning hearts for its ability to reorient players after a break.
The Quick Guide: A Small Feature With Huge Impact
Reddit user georgiaraisef recently shared their appreciation for the quick guide after returning to the game. Upon rejoining, players are greeted with a prompt in the top left corner of the screen that recognizes their absence. A simple press of a button (the Circle button, or its platform equivalent) brings up the tutorials menu, offering a quick refresher on important mechanics.
Moreover, the quick guide reminds players that all insights and tutorials can also be found in the Help section of the main menu — a subtle yet crucial reminder that can save hours of confusion.
Why Fans Want It to Be an Industry Standard
Players often take breaks from long games, only to return and struggle to remember how things work. Complex RPGs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 feature intricate systems that can be overwhelming without a proper refresher. The quick guide solves this problem elegantly without forcing players to restart tutorials or fumble through trial and error.
Gamers online have voiced how this feature could greatly enhance the experience across a variety of genres, from open-world RPGs to action-adventure games. A simple reminder or guided recap would empower players to dive back into their favorite titles without frustration.
Setting a New Benchmark for Player-Friendly Design
Warhorse Studios’ attention to player experience with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s quick guide shows that even minor quality-of-life features can make a massive difference. As games become bigger, denser, and more complex, tools that help players seamlessly return to the action could — and should — become a fundamental part of game design.
If other studios take inspiration, the future of gaming might be one where no player feels lost after taking a well-deserved break.