Criminal activities in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 can be very rewarding. However, if you don’t act cautiously in the shadows, you can quickly run into trouble with the law. This can lead to a secret scene that has a lot to offer.
What crimes can be committed? You can play the protagonist Heinrich in Kingdom Come 2 as an honorable knight, a persuasive diplomat, or a shady criminal.
As such, you break into houses, pick locks, and empty the pockets of wealthy citizens. On MeinMMO you will find a comprehensive guide for thieves. Stealing is worth it in Kingdom Come 2 because the valuable goods can be resold, quickly increasing your bank balance.
In addition to classic thefts, you can also kill your opponents from behind to get their items. In any case, you should be on your guard: The inhabitants of the extensive game world are always suspicious. If they see you committing an offense, they will quickly call the guards.
They will then impose a penalty on you, which varies depending on the crime. The maximum penalty only comes into play after repeated criminal behavior – and is associated with a pretty emotional scene.
No mercy for criminals
What is the maximum penalty? Heinrich and his companions live in tough times. The maximum penalty for criminal behavior adapts to that. It is: Death by hanging.
In Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, you will be sentenced if you are repeatedly caught by the guards. At first, you only pay a fine or spend a few days in the stocks.
Later, you will be branded, so that NPCs view you with more skepticism. Finally, there is the death sentence. It follows a scene that lasts about two minutes. It shows Heinrich sitting in a dungeon. Afterwards, he is led before a gathered crowd to the gallows and executed.
Here you can see the scene in its entirety – it begins at minute 3:30:
The scene is emotionally staged and shows Heinrich regretting his actions. You will actually only see it if you get caught multiple times.
Since Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 currently does not have a hardcore mode with permadeath, there are no really severe consequences. You simply have to reload after dying. From there, you can decide whether to attempt the same misdeed again or choose not to.
This hidden scene is just a small detail in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. The game is full of secrets, some of which will probably only come to light in the coming months. By the way, you should remain loyal to your mount: Your horse in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 may seem weak at first, but you should definitely keep it.
