Early 2026 brought disappointing news for fans of Henry of Skalitz: after Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 returned from The Game Awards 2025 ceremony without any trophies, the community pinned all its hopes on the Steam Awards. This was reported by playground.rureports.
Since the players’ vote is decisive, a common belief was that not industry experts but gamers themselves would deliver the long-awaited win for the historical RPG. However, the outcome was the opposite: Warhorse Studios’ project received no awards at all, including nominations like “Game of the Year” and “Best Story.” Observers are calling it one of 2025’s biggest “snubbed” projects.
At the same time, more moderate fans point out another truth: commercial success and high quality do not always equal mainstream popularity. Many Reddit users admit KCD2 is very hardcore, which makes it harder to compete with mainstream titles — suggesting that despite strong sales and praise, the game hasn’t been fully appreciated by a wider audience.
Warhorse’s ultra-realism-driven approach and unconventional mechanics are often compared to early FromSoftware titles: for history buffs and fans of complex gameplay, it’s a true “love letter,” but for typical casual gamers it may feel overly demanding.
The Steam Awards 2025 setback also exposed the community’s darker side. Conspiracy theories and attacks on the winners — especially names like Silksong and Dispatch — have increased on forums. Some fans claimed the results were rigged and looked down on “casual” players, saying they don’t understand real games.
Still, other users urged everyone to calm down, stressing that the game should be enjoyed regardless of awards. In their view, the “Game of the Year” nomination alone is a major recognition, and the rest will be decided by time and audience reception.
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