Tross's secrets: How Kingdom Come II Trosky makes a tourist magnet!

Tross's secrets: How Kingdom Come II Trosky makes a tourist magnet!

The Trosky castle ruins in northern Czech Republic has experienced a remarkable increase in visitors since the success of the video game "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II". Castle owner Pavlína Suchomelová reports of a significant increase in young tourists who can be inspired by the main character Heinrich von Skalitz. Trosky, a central place of the game that Bohemia represents in 1403, attracts interested gamers in droves.

A visitor named Michal reports that he spent hours at the castle to experience the real version of the digital adventure. Nevertheless, the mistress expresses the difficulty of fulfilling expectations for more interactive experiences for visitors, as this is made more difficult by the requirements of monument protection. Tobias Stolz-Zwilling from Warhorse Studios emphasizes that the game was not primarily developed to promote tourism, but they are happy about the positive response and interest that arouses.

popularity of the castle and number of visitors

In just three months, "Kingdom Come II" was able to sell impressive three million copies. These sales figures are now reflected in the increasing visitor situation. The Trosky castle ruins, known for its striking towers "Baba" and "Panna", was built at the end of the 14th century and is not only very popular with gamers, but also for medieval fans. In the game, the castle is portrayed as freshly built, which gives the players a feeling of journey through time.

The developers of the game have placed great emphasis on historical accuracy, which causes visitors to compare their real experiences with the digital representations. This interface between reality and virtual world has sparked particular interest, although some surrounding villages have to deal with the enormous flows of visitors.

future developments

Tobias Stolz-Zwilling sees potential for digital preparation of the historical site by using technologies such as VR glasses and historical overlays. This could steer Trosky in a similar direction as Dubrovnik, which has experienced a tourism boost through the success story of "Game of Thrones". Such innovative approaches could attract other visitors and significantly expand the horizon of experience for historical sites.

With the continued trend of gaming tourism, it remains to be seen how the Trosky castle ruin will develop and which strategies for integrating digital and physical experiences will be implemented in the future. Further information on "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II" and the Trosky card can be viewed on Sportskeeda . You can find out more about the developments on site at Tagesschau .