Kingdom Come Deliverance Update 1.9.5-1.9.6 -16... -

Significant optimizations were made to consistent framerates, particularly in demanding urban areas like Rattay. Future Outlook: Patch 1.9.7 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Kingdom Come: Deliverance - Royal DLC Upgrade

Enemy AI and pathfinding were optimized, reducing instances of soldiers or bandits getting stuck on terrain. Kingdom Come Deliverance update 1.9.5-1.9.6 -16...

| Metric | Pre-1.9.5 (v1.9.4) | Post-1.9.6 | Improvement | |--------|--------------------|-------------|--------------| | Install size (PC) | 68.2 GB | 52.1 GB | | | Fast travel load screen | 12.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | 21% faster | | Texture pop-in (Rattay lower gate) | Heavy | Minimal | Significant | | Save game write time (quicksave) | 2.1 sec | 1.4 sec | 33% faster | | Frame rate stability (PS4, Sasau monastery) | 24-28 fps | 27-30 fps | Smoother | | Metric | Pre-1

Perhaps the most impactful technical change in this update cycle was the redefinition of the Hardcore Mode. Kingdom Come Deliverance update 1.9.5-1.9.6 -16...

Fixed issues with the "All That Glisters" and "Rattay Tourney" quests, ensuring the game did not get stuck in a perpetual fast-travel or loading screen. 4. Visuals and Technical Improvements

Perhaps most significantly, the 1.9.6 updates laid the foundation for the game's eventual leap to next-generation hardware. The fixes to memory management, CPU usage, and audio handling were all critical for ensuring the game could run smoothly and take full advantage of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware when the official was later released. The update also ensured that PS4 trophies could be transferred to the PS5 version, a feature that is often technically complex for older titles. Developers noted that while most trophies would transfer via save data, a few (like the "Alcoholic" or "Virgin" achievements) might require additional triggers due to their specific unlock conditions.

: A variety of general improvements and minor gameplay fixes were included to polish the experience ahead of the sequel. Gameplay Context