I built a home and ran a business in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s next DLC, and the added role-playing guarantees I’ll spend another 70 hours in my current game of the year

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In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Henry moves from one place to another without finding a place that truly feels like home. However, the upcoming DLC, Legacy of the Forge, due on September 9, resolves this nomadic lifestyle for Henry. Now we’ll have a permanent residence, albeit requiring some repairs, as well as a blacksmith shop to manage and a series of long quests to explore.

I’ve truly enjoyed the abundance of fantastic games I’ve played this year, but none have captured my attention quite like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. As things stand now, it’s my top pick for game of the year. However, after completing the game a few months into 2025, I haven’t felt compelled to return – not because there’s a shortage of activities, as there are certainly more side quests waiting to be discovered, but because once the main storyline in an RPG is finished, I often find myself feeling disconnected.

Additionally, Henry, now resembling a warrior in plate armor, had left me yearning for the exhilarating feeling of gradual advancement I initially experienced during the game. However, with the introduction of Legacy of the Forge, this longing has been fulfilled as Henry is finally provided a place to establish himself.

Planting roots

In Legacy of the Forge, I found myself stepping back into my family’s rich blacksmithing legacy in the city of Kuttenberg. Establishing my own workshop was just the beginning; it was also an opportunity to rekindle friendships with my dad’s old acquaintances. As I delve deeper into this DLC, my focus has been on shaping and customizing the property itself, with the ultimate objective of demonstrating my blacksmithing skills and mending the town’s intricate clock.

Inside this property – featuring a forge and workshop, an apartment upstairs, a spacious garden, and numerous customization slots with practical uses – you can create various items, such as building Henry a stylish wardrobe that gradually repairs any clothes kept inside. The forge is operational (although blacksmithing is required only for two parts of the DLC, I’ve been informed), and the garden is expansive enough to construct an elaborate alchemy lab. I enjoyed selecting materials and colors for the main building, as you can choose different options for both upstairs and downstairs areas. Furthermore, replacing a dirty outdoor path with beautiful gravel was a delightful touch.

When constructing various items, gold is required – a significant amount for more extravagant choices – but prestige is also essential. This prestige is accumulated by completing tasks assigned in the DLC, which come in various forms such as sparring with fellow blacksmiths, crafting items for customers, participating in uncertain games (I’m not entirely sure about this part), and offering assistance within the city.

I took such a long time decorating Henry’s apartment that I barely had time for any other tasks, and I think I chose the most adventurous mission of all. When someone requested assistance in extracting their spouse’s tooth – yes, blacksmiths really did that! – I assumed it would be a simple way to earn some extra cash. However, I didn’t anticipate that the husband would be incredibly resistant to having his tooth pulled, which led me to chase a very frightened grown man across the city before accidentally knocking out the tooth. Oh dear Henry.

In Legacy of the Forge, the tasks are updated every morning, adding a touch of everyday life feel to the game. This daily update aspect is what I find most enticing about the DLC. Throughout my approximately 70 hours of playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, I’ve particularly enjoyed the downtime activities such as leisurely horseback rides, visiting taverns, and immersing myself in the game environment. The idea of crafting a real life and routine within Kuttenberg appeals to me greatly. For those who are passionate about blacksmithing, you can accept specific requests from clients or produce items and store them in the shop’s chest, which your employees will sell at a slightly reduced price.

Just as I can’t wait to explore Oblivion again, much like a tourist discovering a new city, and with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offering more objectives to fulfill, it seems perfectly reasonable for this game to become a staple in the role-playing genre. With the DLC promising around 15-20 hours of storyline, I find myself finding it hard to resist revisiting – so if you need me when it launches on September 9, rest assured, you won’t!

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2025-08-31 21:10