Overview

• Warhorse Studios has confirmed the Hardcore Mode update for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will release next week as a free addition.
• The update removes fast travel, map markers, and other navigational aids, intensifying the game's survival mechanics.
• Players must choose from ten new negative perks, such as 'Numbskull' and 'Bad Back,' which impose permanent gameplay challenges.
• Mod support allows players to toggle Hardcore Mode elements, offering flexibility in customizing the difficulty level.
• This update continues Warhorse Studios' post-launch enhancement strategy, following the Barber Mode update in March.