Saving in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: In Come

Learn how to save your progress in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Discover quest autosaves, sleeping in beds, and using Saviour Schnapps for manual saves.

Saving your game in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II requires a bit more effort than in many other titles. Unlike games with a simple "save" option, you'll often need to expend resources or meet specific conditions. This guide breaks down the various methods available to ensure you don't lose your progress.

Generally, you can save your game in the following ways:

• When saving and quitting the game (creates an exit save that overwrites previous ones).
• By reaching quest checkpoints (including the beginning and end of quests).
• By sleeping in a bed (ideally one you own).
• By consuming Saviour Schnapps.

While the "Save & Quit" option is available from the menu, it functions as a temporary save that is overwritten each time, limiting its utility for permanent progress tracking.

Quest Autosaves

The most frequent and often easiest way to save your game, especially early on, is by progressing through quests. The game automatically creates an autosave at significant quest milestones, typically at the start and end of a quest. While this method reduces backtracking, it's not always ideal for players who wish to save before engaging in potentially risky activities like combat or dialogue checks, as these autosaves occur at predetermined points.

Sleeping on a Bed

Sleeping in a bed, even for a short duration like an hour, will save your game. This action also passes time and slightly reduces your Nourishment while restoring Energy and Health. To utilize this method, you'll need access to a bed. You gain access to beds through quest progression (e.g., during the prologue, or by working for blacksmith Radovan or miller Kreyzl during the Wedding Crashers quest). More permanent lodgings can be purchased from innkeepers, such as Innkeeper Lawrence northwest of Zhelejov, who rents a bed for 120 groschen. Note that innkeepers may require a certain disposition towards you before renting out a bed. If they refuse, try improving your standing by trading with them.

A downside to this method is the need to travel to a bed if one isn't conveniently located, which can be time-consuming. Additionally, sleeping at night means most NPCs will also be asleep, and guards may question your presence if you're out and about.

Saviour Schnapps Saves

Consuming Saviour Schnapps is the most flexible and recommended method for saving your game at any time and location. These alcoholic decoctions are sold by most merchants, including alchemists and general store vendors, typically costing around 20-30 groschen. Upon consumption, the game saves instantly.

However, there are a few drawbacks. Saviour Schnapps are single-use items. Lower-quality versions contain alcohol, which could lead to drunkenness debuffs if consumed excessively. They also cost money and have a small inventory weight, so carrying a large quantity can impact your resources. For those seeking to accumulate a substantial supply, dabbling in Alchemy is recommended.

To craft Saviour Schnapps, you'll need 1x Nettle and 2x Belladonna. Belladonna can be rare and risky to harvest, but Dried Belladonna can be purchased from alchemists for about 2 groschen each. Brewing these ingredients yields 3x Saviour Schnapps, offering a significant cost saving compared to purchasing them directly. The Alchemy perk "Secret of Matter" can further increase the yield to 6x Saviour Schnapps per brew, potentially creating superior versions with fewer negative side effects.