{"id":39166,"date":"2026-04-21T09:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/?p=39166"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:34:05","slug":"kingdom-come-deliverance-new-patch-1-97-and-kcd2s-major-bafta-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/kingdom-come-deliverance-new-patch-1-97-and-kcd2s-major-bafta-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingdom Come: Deliverance New Patch 1.97 and KCD2\u2019s Major BAFTA Win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The medieval RPG scene is buzzing with exciting news for fans of\u00a0Kingdom Come: Deliverance<\/a><\/em>. Warhorse Studios<\/a> has recently secured a prestigious award for its upcoming sequel,\u00a0Kingdom Come: Deliverance<\/a> 2<\/em>, while the original game quietly received a meaningful new update. At the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA),\u00a0KCD2<\/em>\u00a0won the award for\u00a0Best Narrative<\/strong>, beating strong competition and marking a significant recognition for the studio. This victory is especially notable following the main Game Awards season, where many felt the title was overlooked. Simultaneously,\u00a0Kingdom Come: Deliverance<\/em>\u00a0(the first game) has been updated to version\u00a01.97<\/strong>\u2014a patch that focuses on critical fixes, trophy transfers for PS4 players, next-gen enhancements for GOG and the lesser-known platform \u201cStove,\u201d plus multiple crash and audio improvements across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Below, we break down everything you need to know about both developments, starting with the BAFTA win and the complete patch notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why KCD2\u2019s BAFTA Win Matters for Warhorse Studios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BAFTA Award for Best Narrative<\/strong> is not a minor category. It recognizes exceptional storytelling, character development, and dialogue writing \u2014 areas where Kingdom Come: Deliverance<\/em> has always excelled. KCD2<\/em> was nominated alongside Expedition 33<\/em>, a highly anticipated RPG, making the win even more impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For context, the main Game Awards ceremony earlier this year gave Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2<\/em> zero wins<\/strong>, a result many fans and analysts called surprising. Warhorse Studios poured years of development into refining historical authenticity, branching questlines, and morally complex characters. Winning a BAFTA validates that effort and signals strong critical momentum heading into the sequel’s launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From an SEO and industry perspective, this award also increases search interest<\/strong> around KCD2<\/em>, which means more players will revisit or discover the first game \u2014 making the timing of patch 1.97 extremely strategic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patch 1.97 for Kingdom Come: Deliverance \u2013 Full Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While no official version number was listed in the patch notes, the community has widely accepted 1.97<\/strong> as the current build. Here\u2019s what changed, organized by platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Highlights (All Platforms)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • PS4 trophy transfer enabled<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Players can now move their trophy progress to PS5 versions of the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Next-gen update<\/strong>\u00a0brought to\u00a0GOG<\/strong>\u00a0and a platform called\u00a0Stove<\/strong>\u00a0(more on that below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Japanese and Korean text localization<\/strong>\u00a0added.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Czech and Japanese voiceover (VO)<\/strong>\u00a0added.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • HD sound and HD voiceover DLCs<\/strong>\u00a0updated with latest sound data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    PC-Specific Fixes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Fixed an issue where the game would\u00a0lock up after pressing the Delete key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fixed a bug where\u00a0items or their states<\/strong>\u00a0would incorrectly carry over when starting a new game from the pause menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • HD sounds DLC files<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0HD voiceover files<\/strong>\u00a0are now properly used by the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Updated\u00a0HD sound DLC banks<\/strong>\u00a0with the latest audio data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Microsoft Store Fixes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • DLCs no longer require an internet connection<\/strong>\u00a0to be available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Players can now use\u00a0game saves that include DLC content while offline<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fixed an issue where\u00a0user and store handles would leak on termination<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a backend stability fix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Console Fixes (PS4\/PS5 & Xbox)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Fixed\u00a0multiple race condition crashes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 these occur when two processes try to run at the same time incorrectly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fixed\u00a0multiple memory-related crashes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fixed\u00a0multiple audio-related crashes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Many other crash types<\/strong>\u00a0addressed (the patch notes humorously listed these as “crashes of the most frequent crashes”).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Localized strings<\/strong>\u00a0for user settings options \u2013 finally adding proper translations for UI elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • PS5 trophy transfer<\/strong>\u00a0now supported, though with limitations (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Xbox-Specific Fixes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Fixed\u00a0multiple instances of device hangs during suspend<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 meaning the console should no longer freeze when waking from sleep mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fixed a crash that occurred when the\u00a0player cancelled a cloud sync<\/strong>\u00a0operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            What Is “Stove”? (And No, It’s Not a Typo)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            The patch notes mention bringing the next-gen update to GOG and Stove<\/strong>. While GOG is well-known (DRM-free games from CD Projekt), Stove<\/strong> is a legitimate but niche gaming platform. It is primarily a Korean game distribution platform<\/strong> managed by Smilegate (the company behind Crossfire<\/em>). In short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Stove<\/strong>\u00a0functions similarly to Steam or Epic Games Store but has a stronger presence in South Korea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • It offers game purchases, community features, and developer tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Kingdom Come: Deliverance<\/em>\u00a0is indeed available there \u2014 roughly\u00a0\u00a322 for the base game<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a329 for the Royal Edition<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              For most international players, Steam, GOG, or consoles remain the better purchase options, but the patch ensures Korean players on Stove<\/strong> receive the same updated experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Important note:<\/strong> The Stove\/GOG update does not<\/strong> include Deep Silver account integration. This means you cannot earn Twitch Drops or other online-linked bonuses through these versions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

              PS4\/PS5 Trophy Transfer \u2013 What Works and What Doesn’t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Warhorse Studios included a detailed developer note explaining why not all trophies transfer automatically<\/strong>. Here\u2019s the simple version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • How it works:<\/strong>\u00a0The game reads your existing save data and unlocks trophies based on current in-game conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • What transfers automatically:<\/strong>\u00a0Most quest-related trophies. For example, if you load a save where a specific quest is completed, the corresponding trophy will unlock immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Trophies That May NOT Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Some trophies depend on a state that can change over time<\/strong> or a one-time action<\/strong>. These will not<\/strong> unlock retroactively if the condition is no longer true. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Trophy<\/th>Why It May Not Transfer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                Alcoholic<\/strong><\/td>You must currently be an alcoholic (under the influence). If you\u2019ve since sobered up, the condition is no longer valid.<\/td><\/tr>
                Merciful<\/strong><\/td>Requires not killing anyone. If you\u2019ve already killed someone in your save, the game cannot revert that.<\/td><\/tr>
                Virgin<\/strong><\/td>Requires never having sex. If you already did, the state is permanent.<\/td><\/tr>
                Hardcore Henry<\/strong><\/td>Requires completing the game in Hardcore mode. If you loaded a non-Hardcore save, it won\u2019t trigger.<\/td><\/tr>
                \u2018Tis But a Scratch<\/strong><\/td>Requires finishing a quest with specific damage conditions.<\/td><\/tr>
                Kingdom Did Not Come<\/strong><\/td>A specific failure-state trophy.<\/td><\/tr>
                Trial and Error<\/strong><\/td>Requires dying a certain way.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Bottom line:<\/strong> Most players will unlock the majority of their trophies, but a handful may need to be earned again through new playthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Should You Reinstall Kingdom Come: Deliverance After Patch 1.97?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                If you already own the game, yes \u2014 patch 1.97 is worth installing<\/strong>, especially if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Play on\u00a0PS5<\/strong>\u00a0and want to transfer PS4 trophies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Play on\u00a0Xbox<\/strong>\u00a0and experienced suspend\/resume crashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Play on\u00a0PC via GOG or Stove<\/strong>\u00a0and want the latest stability fixes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Care about\u00a0HD audio<\/strong>\u00a0and proper voiceover file usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  However, this is not a content update<\/strong>. There are no new quests, weapons, or story expansions. It is purely a stability, localization, and trophy patch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  The combination of KCD2<\/em> winning a BAFTA and KCD1<\/em> receiving a meaningful patch suggests Warhorse Studios is actively preparing for a larger marketing push<\/strong> ahead of the sequel\u2019s release. If you\u2019ve been waiting for a sign to replay the original or finally finish that Hardcore mode run \u2014 this is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Key takeaways for SEO and players:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • KCD2<\/strong>\u00a0has official critical validation (BAFTA Best Narrative).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • KCD1 patch 1.97<\/strong>\u00a0improves stability, adds languages, and enables trophy transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Stove platform<\/strong>\u00a0is real \u2014 it\u2019s Korea\u2019s Smilegate store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Not all trophies transfer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 alcoholic, virgin, merciful, and hardcore trophies may require re-earning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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