Pirkstein Castle is one of the most recognizable fortresses in Warhorse Studios' beloved historical RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, serving as a homebase for protagonist Henry while the story is anchored in Rattay, but it's also a real-life landmark of Bohemian medieval history. Pirkštejn Castle is a 14th century Gothic castle situated in the Posázaví region of Central Bohemia. It's changed hands a bunch of times in the 675 years since its construction and suffered significant damage due to a fire in the 15th century, peasant revolt in the 17th century, and general neglect, but it still stands, weathered as it is, in defiance of the decaying effects of centuries gone by.
Preservation efforts, funded by private donations, local parishes, and European governments, began in earnest in 2025, with an aim to restore the castle's iconic bell tower, which had been in "critical condition" according to two of the key organizers. Today, Warhorse Studios announced that it's chipping in $65,000 toward restoring the castle thanks to a recent Steam sale.
