Preserving Pirkštejn Castle: Together, We Raised $65,324

Hear ye, hear ye, lords and ladies!
 
We bear amazing news.
 
Thanks to the outstanding support of our community, we were able to donate $65,324 to the preservation of Pirkštejn Castle in Rataje nad Sázavou, the very castle many of you know from Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
 
During the recent Steam Medieval Fest, we pledged to donate $1 for every copy of Kingdom Come: Deliverance sold. And once again, you proved that this community is something truly special.
 
What began as a simple initiative to support a real historical landmark turned into a beautiful reminder of how deeply the world of Kingdom Come is connected to the real places that inspired it.
For Warhorse Studios, the KCD regions have never been just reference points on a map. Since the earliest days of development, we have worked closely with local partners across the regions, from Rataje and its castles to the Sázava Monastery in KCD1 and many other places for KCD2 that helped us bring medieval Bohemia to life. Their knowledge, generosity, and trust played a huge role in shaping the authenticity of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
 
One of the people at the very heart of that relationship is Father Radim Cigánek. For more than ten years, he has been a close partner and friend of Warhorse Studios. Back when Kingdom Come: Deliverance was still in development, he opened doors for our team across the region, quite literally. He helped us access places that are normally closed to the public, guided us through local history, and allowed us to document castles, monasteries, interiors, landscapes, and details that would later find their way into the game.

Today, Father Radim is one of the driving forces behind the reconstruction of Pirkštejn Castle. He initiated the preservation effort, takes care of the castle, and remains deeply involved in the cultural and historical life of the wider Sázava region, including the Sázava Monastery.
 
“More than ten years ago, we opened the doors of our region to Warhorse Studios so they could bring this history to life in their game. Today, thanks to their players, this story comes back to the real world and helps us protect Pirkštejn Castle. For that, I am truly grateful.” – Radim Cigánek
 
That is why this donation means so much to us.
 
It feels incredibly special to give something back to a region that has given so much to our game, our studio, and our players. And even more special that we were able to do it together with you.
 
Over the years, the connection between Kingdom Come and the real Sázava region has only grown stronger. Thanks to passionate local organizers, fans, and partners, events like the annual Rattay Tournament and the Kingdom Come fan museum have helped turn this connection into something living and tangible.

It is amazing to see how the game continues to break through the fourth wall. What started as a digital journey through medieval Bohemia has brought players from all over the world to real Czech villages, castles, monasteries, forests, and roads. Places that once inspired the game are now being rediscovered by the very people who first encountered them through Henry’s story.
And now, together, we have helped preserve one of those places.
 
To everyone who bought the game, shared the campaign, visited the region, or simply helped spread the word:
 
Thank you for helping us bring history full circle.