Warhorse Studios is preparing a brutally challenging hardcore mode for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. A recent Discord announcement revealed that testing is underway with a select group of 100 volunteers. Recruitment has closed, signifying the mode's imminent completion.
Details remain scarce, but players can anticipate a difficulty level mirroring—and potentially surpassing—the demanding experience of the first game's hardcore mode. Kingdom Come: Deliverance's hardcore mode famously restricted saves, amplified enemy damage, complicated navigation, slashed gold rewards, and introduced detrimental perks. Deliverance 2's version is expected to expand on these features for an even more unforgiving playthrough.
Due to strict non-disclosure agreements, testers are prevented from sharing visuals of the hardcore mode. However, this testing phase strongly suggests an official announcement and release are on the horizon. This enhanced difficulty will arrive as a free update, ensuring accessibility for all players.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offering a richly detailed medieval RPG set in Bohemia. The upcoming hardcore mode promises to provide a significant challenge for both newcomers and veteran players alike.