Warhorse Studios is in the final stages of developing a hardcore difficulty mode for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. The developers recently shared via Discord that they've kicked off the testing phase with a select group of 100 volunteers. These testers, chosen through a now-closed recruitment process, are helping to refine the feature before its official rollout. This move signifies that the studio is pushing forward toward the final touches on this much-anticipated update.
While the specifics of the hardcore mode are still shrouded in mystery, fans can anticipate a challenge akin to the one presented in the original *Kingdom Come: Deliverance*. In the first game, the hardcore mode ramped up the difficulty by restricting save options, amplifying enemy damage, complicating navigation, diminishing gold rewards, and adding negative perks. It's expected that *Deliverance 2* will expand on these elements to provide an even more formidable experience.
Testers are under strict confidentiality agreements, barred from leaking any screenshots or videos of the hardcore mode. However, their involvement hints that Warhorse Studios might soon lift the veil on more details about the feature. The hardcore mode is slated to be a free update, ensuring that all players can dive into the intensified challenge at no extra cost.
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is accessible on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, delivering an immersive historical RPG experience set in medieval Bohemia. With the upcoming hardcore mode, Warhorse Studios aims to satisfy both new players and seasoned veterans looking for a tougher test of their skills.
