Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Makes It Harder—Are You Tough Enough?

As a devoted gamer, I’m thrilled to share that the latest update for “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” is now live! The highly anticipated Hardcore Mode is here, offering an extra layer of challenge for those who relished the first game. If you’re familiar with the original, you’ll recognize the additional hurdles this optional mode presents, from its gameplay modifications to its unique perks.

But wait, there’s more! Hardcore Mode isn’t the only novelty in this “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” update. According to the patch notes, while it may be a bit on the smaller side, it introduces a fresh way to experience the game and several balance adjustments and bug fixes.

Today’s update marks the final major free DLC for Warhorse Studio’s medieval masterpiece before we dive into the paid DLCs set to roll out throughout the rest of the year. Can’t wait!

In the latest Update 1.2.4 for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the standout feature is the introduction of a challenging mode called “Hardcore”. This mode intensifies the gameplay by altering user interface elements, taking away conveniences such as quick travel, and expanding the roster of penalties players must opt for. These changes significantly impact the gaming experience and bring about additional difficulty levels to conquer. Hardcore Mode was eagerly awaited, but it’s definitely not for the timid or casual gamers.

In addition to the fun of playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s quests, gameplay mechanics, and minor details such as interacting with mods, players can also benefit from bug fixes. Moreover, the barber in the game now offers a new bald hairstyle for Henry, allowing him to get a shave.

To find out all about the updates and fresh additions in the upcoming version of ‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance’, take a peek at the information provided in the following patch notes.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Update 1.2.4 Patch Notes

New

Hardcore Mode

  • Introduced the option to start a new playthrough in hardcore mode. More on Hardcore Mode here.

Features

Balance

  • Rebalanced shop prices for herbs, so that they never sell for a higher price than their buying price.

Barber

  • Added the bald hairstyle option for Henry.
  • Fixed shadow flickering under certain weather conditions.

Dice

  • Fixed a crash caused by getting hit while choosing dice.

Items

  • Fixed the broken wreath model.

Mods

  • Fixed issues with saving when having too many mods installed.

Skills & Perks

  • Fixed Sagittarius, On the Road, Salva, and Wildrider perks not working properly when taken while playing on 1.1.X and after loading on 1.2.X.

Stability

  • Fixed several most frequent crashes.

Platform-Specific Fixes – Xbox

  • Fixed some saves not being available to load due to Gold edition / Season pass licensing issues.

Quests

Judgment Day

  • Fixed incorrect NPC behavior after completing the final quest.
  • Fixed the victory overlay sometimes not displaying correctly.

The Jaunt

  • Fixed Lord Semine sometimes getting stuck after the practice fight on the way from Semine.

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2025-04-15 20:41