"Hardcore Mode Announced for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2"

Warhorse Studios is in the final stages of crafting a hardcore difficulty mode for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. The developers recently shared via Discord that they've kicked off the testing phase, engaging a select group of 100 volunteers to put the new feature through its paces before it goes live. With the recruitment of testers now complete, it's clear that the studio is gearing up for the last leg of development.

While the nitty-gritty details of the hardcore mode are still a mystery, fans can anticipate a challenge level that echoes the intensity of the original *Kingdom Come: Deliverance*. In the first game, the hardcore mode ramped up the difficulty by capping save options, boosting enemy damage, complicating navigation, cutting down on gold rewards, and throwing in negative perks. It's safe to bet that *Deliverance 2* will take these elements and crank them up a notch for an even more demanding experience.

Testers are under tight confidentiality agreements, meaning no sneak peeks or leaks via screenshots or videos. However, with testers now in the loop, it's likely that Warhorse Studios will soon lift the curtain on the hardcore mode. The good news? This challenging update will be rolled out as a free addition, making sure every player can dive into the heightened difficulty.

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is playable on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, immersing players in a rich historical RPG set against the backdrop of medieval Bohemia. With the hardcore mode on the horizon, Warhorse Studios is set to cater to both fresh faces and battle-hardened veterans looking for an even greater challenge to their skills.