For those who felt that *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* lacked sufficient difficulty, the developers at Warhorse Studios are set to release an update that will ramp up the challenge. This upcoming patch introduces a new hardcore mode, allowing players to customize their experience by activating specific perks that impose various negative effects on the protagonist, Henricus, significantly altering the gameplay dynamics.
Players can now choose from a variety 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. This makes resource management and exploration more perilous.
- The "heavy footsteps" perk causes shoes to wear out faster and makes the character's steps louder, impacting stealth and requiring players to be more strategic in their movements.
- The "dimwit" perk, humorously highlighted by the developers, slows experience gain by 20%. This is mentioned twice in the perk description to emphasize its significant drawback, making progression slower and more demanding.
- The "sweaty" perk results in Henricus becoming dirtier and smellier more quickly, which negatively affects social interactions and adds a layer of realism to personal hygiene management.
- The "ugly mug" perk increases the likelihood of random encounters escalating into difficult fights, as enemies will no longer surrender and will fight to the bitter end, making every encounter potentially more dangerous.
These new additions are crafted to offer a more immersive and challenging experience for players looking for a tougher adventure in the rich world of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. By introducing these perks, Warhorse Studios aims to cater to those seeking an enhanced level of difficulty and realism in their gameplay.
