Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Hardcore Mode in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, along with a list of all negative perks.

In their latest stream, Warhorse Studios showcased the upcoming Hardcore mode for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Hardcore mode makes the game more difficult but also more immersive. Players who wish for a tougher challenge can enjoy what Warhorse Studios has in store. This mode comes to the game on July 25, 2025.

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In Hardcore mode, helpful UI features are limited. You cannot see yourself on the map and the directions aren’t visible on the compass. Furthermore, fast travel will be disabled. This forces you to rely on your own sense of direction to find your way.

However, these are not the only limits of Hardcore mode’s new layer of difficulty. Just like in the previous game, there are multiple negative perks that will affect your gameplay in different areas. Here is everything you need to know about the new Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Hardcore Mode.

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When Is Hardcore Mode Coming To Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Hardcore Mode lands in#KCD2on April 15. No mercy. No room for error. ☠pic.twitter.com/RItVU50gUX

On June 13, 2025, in a post on X, Warhorse Studios announced that Hardcore mode releases next week. Just now, the exact date for this mode also came to light.

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As seen in the above tweet, the mode arrives on August 02, 2025. You can experience the journey all over again while facing the limitation of various negative perks.

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All Negative Perks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Hardcore Mode

Hardcore Mode is coming to#KCD2next week.Pick your perks. Embrace the pain. 💀pic.twitter.com/Bch3Ev6UXQ

Ten negative perks arrive in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. At the start of the game, you will have to select at least three of them. The negative perks and their effects are as follows:

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That is everything we know for now about the Hardcore Mode of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Which perks would you select for your run?

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