Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2has already made a name for itself in 2025 with its acclaimed launch and the success of its subsequent Brushes With Death DLC, but it’s not quite done yet. Heading into Q3, fans still have moreKingdom Come: Deliverance 2to look forward to with the impending release of its Legacy of the Forge DLC, which looks primed and ready to bring a fresh gameplay experience in addition to an emotionally-charged narrative. While the full extent of the DLC has yet to be revealed, Legacy of the Forge will see players rebuilding a forge and delving deep into the backstory of Henry’s adoptive father, Martin, and there’s reason to believe it could take some cues from two of the originalKingdom Come: Deliveranceexpansions.
OfKingdom Come: Deliverance’s five DLCs, the A Woman’s Lot and From the Ashes DLC packs are the two the sequel’s Legacy of the Forge expansion could be drawing inspiration from. Of course, this is speculation based on the minimal amount of information revealed for the expansion so far, but it is speculation that is nonetheless grounded in the DLC’s description, the series' history, and even the name of one ofKingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s game files. If all this ends up being true, fans could be looking at a pretty sizable and unique DLC experience for one of thebest RPGs of 2025.
KCD2’s Legacy of the Forge Could Merge Two of the Original Game’s Most Impactful DLC Formulas
From the Ashes Offers a Clear Blueprint for Rebuilding the Forge
One of the biggest DLC additions to the originalKingdom Come Deliverancewas also the first, From the Ashes, as it introduced an entirely new gameplay system centered around rebuilding a ruined village called Pribyslavitz. Rather than offering more combat or quest content in the traditional sense, it offeredtown managementand economic sim-like gameplay, which was completely new to the base game. As the newly appointed bailiff, players were tasked with managing the reconstruction of Pribyslavitz, choosing which buildings to construct, generating income, and essentially creating a personal hub for Henry.
OfKingdom Come: Deliverance’s five DLCs, the A Woman’s Lot and From the Ashes DLC packs are the two the sequel’s Legacy of the Forge expansion could be drawing inspiration from.
Now, it would make sense forKingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Legacy of the Forge DLCto function similarly, especially considering what has already been revealed about the expansion. While players won’t be reconstructing a ruined village this time, they will be rebuilding a ruined forge, and From the Ashes could serve as a blueprint for the DLC’s unique gameplay. Rather than the rebuilding of the forge merely being a story-driven sequence, it seems more likely that Legacy of the Forge will allow players to fully customize the forge and potentially even attach it to a customizable permanent home for Henry. It also seems likely that Legacy of the Forge will allow players to earn a passive income, as the DLC’s name in the game’s files is “ForgeTycoon.”
A Woman’s Lot May Hint at a Playable Character Shift
While From the Ashes seems like it will have a clear influence on Legacy of the Forge, there’s a chance the upcoming DLC could look toKCD’s A Woman’s Lot expansion for even more inspiration. A Woman’s Lot really shook things up forKingdom Come: Deliverance’s gameplay, as it put players directly in control of Theresa, who was a potential romantic interest for Henry in the first game. However, rather than merely allowing players to control her, A Woman’s Lot actually allowed them to change certain aspects of the story, as they played through the prologue again as Theresa and were given opportunities to make choices from her perspective.
In the same way,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Legacy of the Forge DLC could take a cue from A Woman’s Lot by allowing players an opportunity to play the game as Martin, Henry’s adoptive father. With the story largely revolving around Martin’s backstory, it would make sense for players to see things play out firsthand rather than simply read about him or learn more about him fromNPCs inKingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This would allow them to foster a deeper, more emotional connection with Martin as a character, who didn’t get much screen time in the first game.
If Legacy of the Forge really is indeed pulling from both From the Ashes and A Woman’s Lot, it could mark a turning point in howKingdom Come: Deliverance 2handles its post-launch content. Giving players a fresh gameplay loop in addition to a brand-new story would give them a chance to invest in something more engaging than just a few more quests. Whether it’s rebuilding a forge to become a fully-fledged tycoon or stepping into Martin’s shoes to witness his story firsthand, Legacy of the Forge could bring things full circle forKingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
