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"Mastering Photo Mode in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: A Guide"

by Caleb Apr 04,2025

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is a visually stunning game, particularly when played in fidelity mode. If you're looking to take a break from the intense combat and quests to capture some of its breathtaking scenery, 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

Unlike some games that might add a photo mode post-launch or never include one at all (yes, *Elden Ring*, we're looking at you), *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* comes equipped with a photo mode right from the start. Here's how you can activate it:

  • PC: Press F1 on your keyboard, or press L3 and R3 simultaneously if you're using a joypad.
  • Xbox Series X|S / PlayStation 5: Press L3 and R3 together on your joypad. If you're unsure, L3 and R3 refer to pressing both joysticks in at the same time.

Once activated, time will pause, and you'll find yourself in photo mode, ready to capture the beauty of the game.

How to Use Photo Mode in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Hans and Henry in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with Henry crouching in the reeds, and Henry standing, both in their pants.

Once in photo mode, you have the freedom to move the camera around Henry, fly up or down for better angles, and zoom in or out. Whether you want to capture a close-up of Henry's boots or a panoramic view of the landscape, 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?

Currently, the photo mode in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is somewhat limited in its features. You can take pictures from various positions within a certain distance of Henry, but it lacks some of the advanced options found in other games' photo modes. For instance, you won't find options to pose or hide characters, change the color tone, alter the time of day, or insert characters from different parts of the game.

While the current photo mode is on the basic side, there's hope that Warhorse Studios might add more features in future updates. For now, it's a simple yet effective tool for capturing the game's beauty.

And that's how you can use the photo mode in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* to capture and enjoy the game's stunning visuals.

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