"Hardcore Mode Announced for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2"

Warhorse Studios is currently fine-tuning a hardcore difficulty mode for *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. The developers have recently shared via Discord that they've kicked off the testing phase with a select group of 100 volunteers. These testers, now finalized in their recruitment, are helping to push the feature toward its official release. This move signals that the studio is entering the final stages of development for this much-anticipated mode.

Although the specifics of the hardcore mode are still being kept secret, fans can anticipate a challenge level that echoes the intensity found 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, cutting down on gold rewards, and adding negative perks. It's expected that *Deliverance 2* will enhance 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 might be shared soon. The hardcore mode will be rolled out as a free update, making sure all players can dive into this heightened challenge.

*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is playable on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, providing an immersive 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 tougher test of their skills.