If you felt that *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* was not challenging enough, Warhorse Studios has heard your pleas and is rolling out an exciting update. This patch introduces a hardcore mode, allowing players to tailor their experience with unique perks that impose various negative effects on the protagonist, Henricus, thus significantly altering the gameplay.
Players can now select from a range of challenging perks, each designed to add a new layer of difficulty to their adventure:
- The "sore back" perk reduces the maximum weight Henricus can carry, making inventory management a tougher task, and increases the risk of injury while foraging for herbs and mushrooms.
- With the "heavy footsteps" perk, shoes wear out more quickly, and Henricus's steps become louder, making stealth missions more demanding.
- The "dimwit" perk slows down experience gain by 20%, a drawback the developers humorously highlight twice in the perk description, emphasizing its impact.
- The "sweaty" perk causes Henricus to become dirtier and smellier more quickly, which can negatively affect social interactions within the game world.
- Lastly, the "ugly mug" perk increases the likelihood of random encounters turning into difficult fights, as enemies will no longer surrender and will fight until the bitter end.
These new additions are set to provide a more immersive and challenging experience for players who crave a tougher journey through the richly detailed world of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Get ready to test your skills in this enhanced, hardcore mode.
