Capture the Beauty of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with Photo Mode!
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boasts stunning visuals, especially in fidelity mode. Want to preserve that beauty beyond gameplay? This guide shows you how to utilize the game's built-in photo mode.
Activating Photo Mode in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Unlike some games that lack photo mode at launch, or never receive one, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 includes this feature. Here's how to access it:
- PC: Press F1 on your keyboard, or press both L3 and R3 simultaneously on a gamepad.
- Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5: Press both L3 and R3 simultaneously on a gamepad (pressing both joysticks inward).
Photo mode will pause the game, allowing you to take your shots.
Using Photo Mode: Controls and Features
Once in photo mode, you can manipulate the camera extensively: rotate, pan horizontally, zoom, and adjust vertical position. Here's a breakdown of the controls:
Xbox Series X|S:
- Rotate camera: Left Stick
- Move camera horizontally: Right Stick
- Move camera up: Left Trigger/LT
- Move camera down: Right Trigger/RT
- Hide Interface: X
- Exit photo mode: B
- Take picture: Press the Xbox button, then Y
PlayStation 5:
- Rotate camera: Left Stick
- Move camera horizontally: Right Stick
- Move camera up: Left Trigger/LT
- Move camera down: Right Trigger/RT
- Hide interface: Square
- Exit photo mode: Circle
- Take picture: Press the Share button and select "Take Screenshot" (or hold down Share).
PC (Keyboard and Mouse):
- Move camera: Mouse
- Slow move: Caps Lock
- Hide interface: X
- Exit photo mode: Esc
- Take picture: E
PC screenshots are saved to your Pictures folder, while console screenshots are saved to your console's capture gallery.
Limitations of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Photo Mode
While the photo mode allows for flexible camera positioning, its features are currently limited. Unlike some games with more advanced photo modes, it lacks options for character posing, color grading, time-of-day adjustments, or the inclusion of other game characters. Hopefully, future updates will expand its capabilities.
Conclusion
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's photo mode, though basic, provides a valuable tool for capturing the game's stunning visuals. While more features are anticipated, the current functionality is sufficient for many players to create memorable in-game photographs.
