Kingdom Come: Deliverance fans and Warhorse Studios have raised more than $65,000 for the restoration of Pirkštejn Castle in the Czech Republic after the studio pledged one dollar from every copy sold during Steam Medieval Fest. The 675-year-old fortress is one of the game’s best-known real-world locations, and now the community is helping ensure it remains standing for years to come.
Warhorse Studios is making a substantial contribution to the restoration of a real medieval castle, raising $65,324 through sales of the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Steam. The campaign took place during Steam Medieval Fest, from April 20 to April 27, when the Czech developer promised to donate one dollar from every copy of the base game sold to the restoration of Pirkštejn Castle. The initiative worked: many players stepped into Henry’s shoes thanks to the discounted €5.99 price, and the money raised will go directly to those responsible for the reconstruction work.
The donation will primarily help restore the castle’s iconic bell tower, which had previously been described as being in critical condition. The restoration effort had already been made possible by a European Union grant awarded in May 2025, but the team in charge of the project still needed around $121,000 to complete the reconstruction. Warhorse Studios’ $65,324 does not cover the full remaining amount, but it gives the project a serious boost and brings Pirkštejn Castle much closer to full restoration.
Pirkštejn Castle is not only important because of Kingdom Come: Deliverance; it is also a stubborn survivor of Czech history. The fortress has stood for 675 years, surviving a 15th-century fire, a 17th-century peasant revolt, and long periods without proper maintenance. The current restoration aims to keep the structure stable for decades to come and prevent the loss of a historical site that matters both to local heritage and to players who first encountered it through Henry’s story.
Pirkštejn Castle, a featured location for Warhorse Studios
For Warhorse Studios, helping save the castle is a particularly personal matter, since the studio worked closely with Czech local experts and historians during the development of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The developers wanted their depiction of medieval Bohemia to feel historically grounded, so they studied several real locations in detail. Pirkštejn Castle played a special role in that process: members of the team were even able to explore areas normally closed to the public thanks to the guidance of Father Radim Cigánek.
In its Steam announcement, the studio stressed how meaningful it is to give something back to the region that contributed so much to its game, its studio, and its players. Warhorse also noted how striking it has been to watch the game continue to break beyond the digital space: what began as a virtual journey through medieval Bohemia has led players to real villages, castles, monasteries, forests, and historical roads across the Czech Republic.
“That’s why this donation means so much to us. It’s incredibly special to be able to give back to a region that has contributed so much to our game, our studio, and our players. And it’s even more special to have been able to do it alongside you” – Warhorse Studios wrote in its Steam post. According to the developers, players have not only discovered one of the real inspirations behind Henry’s story, but have now helped preserve it as well.
