Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Difficulty Adjustment Confirmed

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't exactly a walk in the park. If you're wondering about adjusting the difficulty, here's the deal.

Does Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Have Difficulty Options?

The short answer is no. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 doesn't offer adjustable difficulty settings. You can't tweak the challenge in-game, regardless of whether you want a smoother or more brutal experience. The game presents a single, default difficulty level. However, the game's challenge often eases as you progress and gain experience.

Here are a few tips to help navigate the early game:

• Find a bed quickly: Sleeping allows saving and healing, crucial for survival, especially since nighttime travel is risky.
• Prioritize quests: Focus on the "Wedding Crashers" main quest and side quests for the blacksmith or miller. These provide early game familiarity and Groschen (in-game currency).
• Utilize Saviour Schnapps: While the game auto-saves at quest checkpoints, use Saviour Schnapps to save manually in the open world for added safety.

How to Unlock Hardcore Mode

For those craving a truly intense experience, a Hardcore Mode is planned. This mode, arriving via a post-release update, will significantly increase the challenge with tougher enemies and a starting negative perk. Important note: once you begin a Hardcore playthrough, difficulty adjustments won't be possible.

That covers difficulty options in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more in-depth guides and strategies, check out The Escapist.