Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 captivates players not only with its engaging gameplay but also with its stunning visuals, particularly when playing in fidelity mode. For those moments when you want to pause the action and capture the game's beauty, here's a comprehensive guide on how to use the photo mode in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
How to Activate Photo Mode in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
While some games might not have a photo mode at launch or ever, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 comes equipped with this feature right out of the gate. Here's how you can access it:
- PC: Press F1 on your keyboard, or simultaneously press L3 and R3 if you're using a joypad.
- Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5: Press L3 and R3 together on your joypad. For those unfamiliar, L3 and R3 refer to clicking in both analog sticks at the same time.
Once activated, the game will pause, and you'll enter photo mode, ready to capture the scenic landscapes or detailed character models.
How to Use Photo Mode in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
In photo mode, you have the freedom to maneuver the camera around Henry, allowing you to find the perfect angle. You can fly up or down and zoom in or out to capture everything from sweeping vistas to close-up details. Here are the controls for each platform:
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 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: Hit Share button and choose Take Screenshot (or hold down Share).
PC (keyboard and mouse):
- Move camera: Use mouse
- Slow move: Caps Lock
- Hide interface: X
- Exit photo mode: Esc
- Take picture: E
On PC, your screenshots will be saved to your pictures folder, while on consoles, they'll be stored in your capture gallery.
What Can You Do in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s Photo Mode?
While Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 does offer a photo mode, it's relatively basic compared to some other games. You can take pictures from various angles within a certain distance of Henry, but advanced features like character posing, color tone adjustments, time of day changes, or character insertion are not available.
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Although the current photo mode is somewhat limited, there's hope that Warhorse Studios might enhance it with future updates. For now, it serves as a simple yet effective tool for capturing the game's beauty.
And that's how you can use photo mode in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to preserve your favorite moments from this visually stunning game.