Warhorse Studios is in the final stages of developing a hardcore difficulty mode for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. The studio recently shared via Discord that they've kicked off the testing phase, enlisting a dedicated group of 100 volunteers to put the feature through its paces before its official launch. The recruitment drive for testers has now wrapped up, signaling that Warhorse is pushing ahead with the last leg of development.
Although the specifics of the hardcore mode are still under wraps, fans can anticipate a challenge level akin to what was experienced in the original *Kingdom Come: Deliverance*. In the first game, the hardcore mode ramped up the difficulty by restricting save options, boosting enemy damage, complicating navigation, slashing gold rewards, and introducing negative perks. It's highly probable that *Deliverance 2* will expand on these elements to offer an even more demanding experience.
Testers are under strict confidentiality agreements, preventing them from leaking any screenshots or videos of the hardcore mode. However, their involvement hints that official details about the feature could be on the horizon. The hardcore mode will be rolled out as a complimentary update in the future, making sure every player can dive into the intensified challenge.
*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is playable on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, delivering an engrossing historical RPG set in medieval Bohemia. With the introduction of the hardcore mode, Warhorse Studios is set to appeal to both new players and seasoned veterans looking for a more rigorous test of their skills.
