Warhorse Studios is putting the finishing touches on a brutally challenging hardcore mode for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The developers recently announced on Discord that a select group of 100 volunteers are currently testing this feature before its official release. Recruitment for these testers has now closed, signaling the mode is nearing completion.
While details remain scarce, expect a difficulty level comparable to, or even exceeding, the first game's notoriously demanding hardcore mode. Kingdom Come: Deliverance's hardcore mode famously limited saves, amplified enemy damage, made navigation a true test of skill, slashed gold rewards, and introduced punishing negative perks. Deliverance 2's version will likely build upon these mechanics, promising an even more unforgiving experience.
Testers are under strict non-disclosure agreements, preventing the sharing of screenshots or videos. However, this testing phase strongly suggests an official announcement and release of information is imminent. This hardcore mode will arrive as a free update, ensuring all players can experience the heightened challenge.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offering a richly immersive historical RPG set in medieval Bohemia. With the addition of this hardcore mode, Warhorse Studios aims to provide a rewarding challenge for both newcomers and veterans alike.
