For those who felt that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lacked sufficient difficulty, developers Warhorse Studios are addressing this concern with an exciting upcoming update. The patch will introduce a hardcore mode, allowing players to activate specific perks that impose various negative effects on the protagonist, Henricus, thereby altering the gameplay experience significantly.
Players can choose from several challenging perks, each bringing its own set of complications:
- The "sore back" perk reduces the maximum weight Henricus can carry and increases the risk of injury while foraging for herbs and mushrooms. This adds a layer of strategic planning to resource management.
- The "heavy footsteps" perk causes shoes to wear out faster and makes the character's steps louder, affecting stealth. Players will need to be more cautious in their movements to avoid detection.
- The "dimwit" perk slows experience gain by 20%, with the developers humorously emphasizing this drawback twice in the perk description. This will challenge players to be more efficient in their skill development.
- The "sweaty" perk causes the main character to become dirtier and smellier more quickly, impacting social interactions. This adds a new dimension to maintaining Henricus' reputation and relationships.
- The "ugly mug" perk raises the likelihood of random encounters turning into difficult fights, as enemies will no longer surrender and fight until the end. This increases the intensity of combat scenarios.
These additions aim to provide a more immersive and challenging experience for players seeking a tougher adventure in the world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. By opting into these perks, players can tailor their gameplay to test their skills and endurance, making each journey through the game uniquely demanding.
