Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: nominations and controversies around LGBTQ+ themes

Recent news about Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has sparked both celebration and controversy. The game, developed by Warhorse Studios, has received two nominations for the Gayming Awards 2026. Daniel Vávra, the game’s director, has expressed pride in the recognition, while also criticizing other games that he believes handle LGBTQ+ themes insensitively.

Nominations for the Gayming Awards

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been nominated for the Gayming Fan Favorite Award, and Hans, a character from the game, has been nominated for Best LGBTQ+ Character. These nominations highlight the way the game portrays LGBTQ+ relationships in the context of historical accuracy.

Vávra responded to his X post with a clear message: “I’m very proud of that, because I absolutely stand behind the fact that the way we did it is exactly how something like this should be done. Non-coercive, of course, and educational.” This emphasizes that the game’s various relationship choices are not intrusive and are meant to provide a historically grounded experience.

The game’s message

Vávra explained that the choices for introducing LGBTQ+ themes were intended to feel authentic and natural, without forcing the player, making the game accessible to different audiences. “We let the gay community be happy and gave them the CHOICE to be themselves,”