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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 367 sampled Steam reviews (273 positive / 94 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Combat10% mention it
- Multiplayer & servers5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Multiplayer & servers30% mention it
- Combat16% mention it
- Bugs & crashes10% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
69%
67 reviews
5-15h
69%
86 reviews
15-40h
76%
85 reviews
40-100h
78%
63 reviews
100h+
82%
66 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 84 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 79% | 74 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 76% | 71 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 30, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 17609 total reviews in window · weighted 186.8 up / 52.6 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (85)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Chivalry 2 amazes with its massive battles, mesmerizes with brutal but jolly atmosphere. That's what I call multiplayer action for ages.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The important thing is that the game works as it should. The characters are well balanced and I find the maps interesting. Compared to Mordhau, the game is also more accessible and I keep coming back to it for another dose of fun. This unique type of gameplay has a lot of potential and I think the servers will fill up once more content is added.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I had an incredible time with Chivalry 2, and I'm going to keep coming back to it for years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This game is tricky for me to score. Chivalry II doesn’t really break new ground. That’s not really a bad thing though, as the original was a bit rough but super fun. In most regards, the game is vastly improved and polished over the original. It is just so satisfying and fun to play that I can ALMOST overlook the minor bugs here and there, and the gameplay issue I described. If these things were addressed, this would be darn close to a 10/10 from me.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It gleefully harnesses the silly and chaotic to such operatic excesses that I can't help but indulge in the beautiful carnage.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“To be honest, I was taken off guard by how much fun I've had with Chivalry 2 so far. It scratches a very specific itch, and while I probably won't be signing on every night for the rest of the year, I have found myself loading the game up to play a few matches and hone my skills with the war club. The combat is the highlight for sure, but Chivalry 2's unique brand of slapstick and gore elevates it from being a straightforward medieval simulation game. By focusing on nailing the moment-to-moment fighting, it allows for player experimentation and roleplaying, rewarding those who want to have fun above those who take themselves too seriously.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Chivalry 2 offers up some exciting, large-scale battles, and a variety of melee weapons at the ready. The balance is almost there, with archers perhaps being too powerful due to their generous aiming. The automatic team balancing system does remove some of the pressure of winning or losing, which can be a net positive. So, unleash a battle cry and join the fray!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you’re looking for a bloody good time slicing foes on the battlefield, foes you may end up becoming friends with, Chivalry 2 is well worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Chivalry 2 delivers plenty of intense, blood-soaked action, without taking itself too seriously. But you might eventually want to do more than blindly swing a sword around.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer experience of medieval battles that can be very enjoyable for those interested in such a space. Gameplay and more precisely the game's struggles are engaging, exciting and fun, and thanks to the full training section, even newcomer players can quickly learn the general principles.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Chivalry 2 is a sword-slashing blast to play, with tons of intense modes and bloody battles.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Chivalry 2 brings us all the essence of frantic medieval battles with top-notch multiplayer. Take the power of the battlefield and make your team win in the supremacy of conquest.”
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Patch history
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.11.4Dec 9, 2025
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.11.3May 20, 2025
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.11.1Jul 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 - Regicide Update is Out Now!May 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.10.2Apr 23, 2024
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.10.1Apr 3, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 - Duel of the Fêtes Update is Out Now!Mar 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 Community Blog + Update 2.10 TeasersFeb 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.9.2Jan 16, 2024
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.9.1Nov 27, 2023
- Chivalry 2 - Reclamation Update is Here!Nov 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2's Reclamation Update Arrives Nov 7Nov 6, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 - Reclamation Update Patch Notes PREVIEWJul 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.8.3Jun 26, 2023
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.8.2Jun 6, 2023
- Chivalry 2 Hotfix 2.8.1May 15, 2023
- Chivalry 2 Raiding Party Update is Here!May 2, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Merry Chivmas Event and Hotfix 2.7.1!Dec 8, 2022
- The Winter War Has Arrived!Nov 30, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 Reinforced Update out NOW!Oct 4, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- New Chivalry 2 Music & 2.6 Matchmaking ChangesSep 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Reinforced Timeline Update & Future Content RevealsSep 1, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- New Dev Diary and Patch Notes for Update 2.5.3Jul 25, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Chivalry 2 Patch 2.5.1Jun 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window