Warhorse Studios is finalizing a brutal hardcore mode for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. A recent Discord announcement revealed that a closed beta test with 100 volunteer players is underway. Recruitment for this testing phase is complete, signaling the mode's imminent release.
Details about the hardcore mode remain confidential, but players can anticipate a challenge comparable to, or exceeding, the first game's notoriously difficult hardcore option. Kingdom Come: Deliverance's hardcore mode famously restricted saves, amplified enemy damage, complicated navigation, reduced rewards, and introduced detrimental perks. Deliverance 2's iteration will likely expand upon these punishing mechanics.
Participants in the beta are under strict NDAs, preventing the sharing of screenshots or gameplay footage. However, the testing phase's completion suggests an official reveal is near. This hardcore mode will arrive as a free post-launch 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 historical RPG experience set in medieval Bohemia. The addition of the hardcore mode demonstrates Warhorse Studios' commitment to providing engaging content for both newcomers and veteran players seeking a truly demanding challenge.