There is no Hardcore mode at launch

[Ghetto]

To release this game without a hardcore mode is extremely disappointing. As someone who only played the first game on hardcore I cannot even begin to imagine how different it is to play it on a normal difficulty with all the extra UI and generally less realism and immersion.

A game that's releasing without all intended difficulty modes is basically an early access game. All the hype I had is gone. I might buy it on sale once the hardcore mode is implemented. What a let down to me and everyone else who enjoys these games on hardcore. Thanks Warhorse for ruining the launch for what I imagine to be your most eager player base.

[petrucce]

What do you mean?
Find a suitable man, agree to cross your daggers and more. Hardcore action is guaranteed.

[Ash//Fox]

Could just be options in the menu to disable UI elements? A lot of people like hardcore mode not as a difficulty thing but as an immersion thing; from that perspective would make better sense to let players toggle certain things on or off like "let me turn off minimap but let me keep compass"

[Carlos]

Originally posted by Ash//Fox:

A lot of people like hardcore mode not as a difficulty thing but as an immersion thing

Exactly! Hardcore is a bit more difficult in combat, coz your stamina is worse, but generally it's not about higher difficulty but about better immersion. It's a 10x better experience if you're looking for immersion in KCD first and foremost.

[Sgt. Flaw]

I'm not buying until they put HC in

Nothing matches the experience of going into a KCD map blind on HC...

Games ruined by UI IMO

[Mirek]

OK any info on when Hardocre mode is implemented?

[j*b application form]

there was no hardcore at launch for KCD1 first

Originally posted by Mirek:

OK any info on when Hardocre mode is implemented?

according to the roadmap, this spring after the barber update.

[Honey Bun]

The first game released without hardcore mode too, just wait a month or so after release and hardcore mode will be out

[Mirek]

Originally posted by brungus:

there was no hardcore at launch for KCD1 first

Originally posted by Mirek:

OK any info on when Hardocre mode is implemented?

according to the roadmap, this spring after the barber update.

Thanks ill wait for spring then.

[Ghetto]

Originally posted by Honey Bun:

The first game released without hardcore mode too, just wait a month or so after release and hardcore mode will be out

That the first game released without hardcore mode shouldn't be any excuse for releasing the sequel without it if that's what you're implying. We who played KCD1 on hardcore have that experience and naturally the desire to experience KCD2 in the same fashion. This dilemma didn't exist when KCD1 released.
Whether it ends up being a month extra waiting time or as per springs definition, it could be as late as June. It is either way a very big disappointment to me and those who have been excited and kept February 4th in mind.

[Izuzul]

Sorry man, that sucks. I get it.