for a certain DLC, or are you interested in how these older versions compare to the new 2026 next-gen upgrade
Yes. 1.9.6 depends on 1.9.5’s restructuring. Most digital platforms (Steam, GOG, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live) will automatically download both as a single cumulative update labeled “1.9.6.”
🛠️ Patch 1.9.5: Stabilizing the Realm and Modding Frameworks
| Metric | Pre-1.9.5 (v1.9.4) | Post-1.9.6 | Improvement | |--------|--------------------|-------------|--------------| | Install size (PC) | 68.2 GB | 52.1 GB | | | Fast travel load screen | 12.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | 21% faster | | Texture pop-in (Rattay lower gate) | Heavy | Minimal | Significant | | Save game write time (quicksave) | 2.1 sec | 1.4 sec | 33% faster | | Frame rate stability (PS4, Sasau monastery) | 24-28 fps | 27-30 fps | Smoother | Kingdom Come Deliverance update 1.9.5-1.9.6 -16...
: A new setting for gamepad users to make the mechanic easier. Tutorial Overhaul
: Fixed an issue where shifting localized display profiles in-game inadvertently force-disabled active community expansions. The Role of Update 1.9.6
The update includes several technical improvements, including: for a certain DLC, or are you interested
: Resolved long-standing issues like the infinite loading screen during the "Siege" quest and saved-locked cinematics in the "From the Ashes" DLC.
: Added "simplified lockpicking" for gamepads and made enemies more reactive to rain (seeking cover). Dogs & Combat
Refined enemy AI behavior during combat, particularly during bandit ambushes. Tutorial Overhaul : Fixed an issue where shifting
: Focused primarily on PC client optimization. It resolved core physics engine crashes and stabilized save games ahead of long-term archiving.
Introduced NPC routines where characters now seek cover from the rain under roofs or trees, adding a layer of immersion previously missing from the open world.