Probably the most anticipated gaming experiences of 2025 is, certainly, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s Legacy of the Forge DLC, which seems to be to develop on the bottom recreation in lots of extra methods than simply narrative alone. For a while now, it has been speculated that Legacy of the Forge wouldn’t solely have an emotional narrative and a deal with blacksmithing, however that it will additionally probably see gamers rebuilding greater than only a forge, and even probably grant Henry a house by means of all of it. Now that the DLC has lastly been revealed and its September 9 launch date firmly planted in place, it seems to be like some or all of these desires is perhaps coming true.
Other than its fairly temporary announcement trailer, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s Legacy of the Forge DLC has but to obtain any type of deep dive from developer Warhorse Studios, however which will change within the coming week or two. Even so, the trailer does provide additional proof of the speculations which have swirled across the DLC forward of its reveal, and it seems to be like this growth is perhaps stacked with loads of issues for gamers to do.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Legacy of the Forge DLC Appears Stacked
Rebuilding the Guild Quarter and Henry’s Legacy
Till now, all that has been identified about Legacy of the Forge’s story is that Henry can be rebuilding the forge of his adoptive father, Martin. Nevertheless, the DLC’s trailer exhibits Henry getting inducted into the Blacksmiths Guild beneath the title of “new proprietor of Kuttenberg’s previous forge,” providing extra specifics about what would possibly happen throughout the growth’s story. An previous quarter in Kuttenberg can be seen reworking from run-down to rebuilt, with the idea being that gamers can have some hand in not solely rebuilding a forge however restoring the buildings that encompass it.
Given the truth that Henry is becoming a member of the Blacksmiths Guild in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s Legacy of the Forge DLC, this decrepit a part of city might very properly be a Blacksmiths Guild Quarter, and with Henry most definitely inheriting possession of the forge because of his relationship with its earlier proprietor, he could find yourself in a management place of kinds in seeing the quarter restored. On the very least, gamers will possible get a deeper have a look at Martin’s legacy as a blacksmith, and could also be handled to an emotionally charged narrative in consequence.
Actions, Housing, and New Methods to Earn
With the restoration of what could very properly be the Blacksmiths Guild Quarter, plainly gamers can also lastly be given a everlasting dwelling for Henry, that means they will not must discover a mattress in a close-by tavern if they should lie down for a bit. What’s extra, nonetheless, is that there’s a mini-game in Legacy of the Forge that sees gamers positioning furnishings in a room. Whether or not it will apply to Henry’s dwelling or to varied homes within the quarter stays to be seen, but it surely’s the type of customization that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s cozy side has wanted for fairly a while.
Lastly, theories have floated round about whether or not gamers can be given an opportunity to earn extra revenue in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s Legacy of the Forge DLC, and Warhorse Studios communications director Tobias “Tobi” Stolz-Zwilling confirmed in a passing comment on X that the DLC would have many “new actions.” It may very well be that this consists of the rebuilding of the forge, however assuming that’s tied to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s blacksmithing, it is curious that Tobi additionally stated that “blacksmithing is just not the principle a part of this DLC” in a reply in the identical thread. As such, it appears possible that gamers can count on much more actions past simply the forge and the Blacksmiths Guild.
What’s clear is that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2‘s Legacy of the Forge DLC will not be a slender, single-feature add-on. The trailer already hints at story, housing, and group rebuilding, whereas Warhorse has teased loads of actions outdoors blacksmithing. With September 9 now set for Legacy of the Forge, the one query left is how far this growth will go in reshaping Henry’s position in Kuttenberg.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
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- Launched
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February 4, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ // Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Sexual Content material, Sturdy Language, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
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Warhorse Studios
- Engine
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CryEngine
