Eight years following its debut and three years since its last significant revision, the critically acclaimed role-playing game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has surprisingly received a brand-new patch. This update, labeled 1.9.7, not only resolves various stability and gameplay issues but also introduces a new cosmetic item for players' horses.
The Revival of a Classic: Kingdom Come: Deliverance's Latest Update
In a move that delights its dedicated fan base, Warhorse Studios has rolled out an unexpected update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Released on an unspecified date in the current year, this patch brings a host of improvements and a fresh feature. The most notable addition is the integration of Deep Silver Account services. Players who link their game to a Deep Silver Account will be rewarded with an exclusive horse caparison, a decorative cloth covering for their steed, which will appear in their stash after completing the game's prologue. This new feature aims to enhance player engagement by offering in-game content and access to news and rewards.
Beyond the cosmetic additions, the 1.9.7 patch primarily focuses on critical bug fixes and stability enhancements. Key improvements include resolving instances of infinite loading screens that previously plagued certain quests, such as the 'Run!' quest and the Trebuchet cinematic during the 'Siege' quest. The developers specifically noted that some 'infinite loading' issues during the Siege quest were linked to a rare interaction with the 'From the Ashes' DLC, which has now been addressed. Additionally, the patch tackles various crashes related to physics synchronization, language changes, vegetation systems, and invalid game models. It also rectifies several gameplay anomalies, ensuring that achievements like 'Casanova' and 'Full house sinner' unlock correctly and preventing control blocks during specific interactions, such as playing dice with Stephan.
The user interface has also seen significant refinement. The update fixes multiple instances of placeholder or missing text, corrects subtitle displays in the final cinematic, and resolves font rendering issues that could occur when switching between Japanese and other languages. Compass markers will now consistently display after in-game language changes. Furthermore, a minor visual bug that rendered Henry's arms transparent while wearing the 'Quilted Vest' has been fixed.
This renewed attention to Kingdom Come: Deliverance comes as the game continues to maintain a robust player count, with thousands still actively engaging with the medieval RPG on platforms like Steam. This enduring popularity, even with the highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, having already seen substantial success since its 2025 release, underscores the original game's lasting appeal and the developer's commitment to its community.
This update serves as a powerful reminder that dedicated developers can breathe new life into older titles, demonstrating a commitment to their player base long after launch. It highlights the value of ongoing support, not just for fixing bugs but also for enriching the player experience with new content. Such efforts can sustain a game's relevance and foster a loyal community, proving that a well-loved game can thrive for years, even in the shadow of its successors.
