For those who felt that *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* lacked sufficient difficulty, Warhorse Studios is stepping up to the challenge with an exciting upcoming update. This patch will introduce a hardcore mode, allowing players to tailor their experience by activating specific perks that impose various negative effects on the protagonist, Henricus, thus altering the gameplay in intriguing ways.
Players can select from a range of challenging perks, each designed to bring unique complications to the game:
- The "sore back" perk reduces the maximum weight Henricus can carry and increases the risk of injury while foraging for herbs and mushrooms, making resource management more critical.
- The "heavy footsteps" perk causes shoes to wear out faster and makes the character's steps louder, significantly affecting stealth and requiring players to be more strategic in their movements.
- The "dimwit" perk slows experience gain by 20%, with the developers humorously emphasizing this drawback twice in the perk description, adding a light-hearted touch to the challenge.
- The "sweaty" perk causes the main character to become dirtier and smellier more quickly, impacting social interactions and requiring players to manage their hygiene more carefully.
- The "ugly mug" perk raises the likelihood of random encounters turning into difficult fights, as enemies will no longer surrender and will fight until the end, making every encounter more intense.
These additions are crafted to provide a more immersive and challenging experience for players seeking a tougher adventure in the world of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. By introducing these perks, Warhorse Studios aims to cater to those who crave a deeper level of difficulty and engagement in their gameplay.
