KCD 2 Hardcore Mode Unveils New Perks: Sore Back, Clumsy Steps, and More

For those who felt that *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* was lacking in difficulty, the developers at Warhorse Studios are stepping up to the challenge with an exciting upcoming update. This patch introduces a hardcore mode, giving players the option to activate specific perks that impose various negative effects on the protagonist, Henricus, thus significantly altering the gameplay experience.

Players can select 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, making resource gathering a more perilous task.
• The "heavy footsteps" perk causes shoes to wear out more quickly and makes Henricus's steps louder, impacting stealth and requiring more strategic movement.
• The "dimwit" perk, humorously highlighted by the developers, slows down experience gain by 20%, challenging players to adapt their strategies with less frequent skill improvements.
• The "sweaty" perk results in Henricus becoming dirtier and smellier more quickly, which can affect social interactions and make maintaining relationships more difficult.
• The "ugly mug" perk increases the likelihood of random encounters escalating into tougher fights, as enemies will no longer surrender and will fight until the end, making every encounter a potential battle.

These new additions are designed to offer a more immersive and challenging experience for players looking for a tougher adventure in the world of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*. Whether you're seeking a more realistic foraging experience, a greater test of stealth, or intensified combat scenarios, these perks will undoubtedly enhance the game's difficulty and depth.