*Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* is renowned for its challenging gameplay, leaving many players curious about the possibility of adjusting difficulty settings. Here's what you need to know about managing the game's difficulty.
Unfortunately, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 does not offer any difficulty settings. This means you cannot tweak the game to make it easier or harder. The game comes with a single default difficulty level, which remains constant throughout your playthrough. However, as you spend more time in the game, you'll find that it becomes more manageable. Here are some tips to help you navigate the initial challenges:
Get a bed ASAP: Early on, securing a bed is crucial. Not only does it allow you to save your game, but it also helps you heal. Sleeping is also safer than wandering around at night, so use it to rest and recover before continuing your adventure.
Follow the main questline starting with Wedding Crashers: Begin with the Wedding Crashers quest and consider completing tasks for the blacksmith or the miller. These initial quests will familiarize you with the game's mechanics and reward you with Groschen, enabling you to purchase essential items and weapons.
Save your game often: Don't hesitate to use Saviour Schnapps while exploring. Although the game auto-saves at quest checkpoints, using Schnapps allows you to save your progress in the open world, providing peace of mind.
For those craving an even greater challenge, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has Hardcore Mode on its roadmap. This mode will be introduced in a post-launch update, intensifying the gameplay by making enemies more formidable and starting you off with a negative perk. Once you start a Hardcore playthrough, you won't be able to adjust the difficulty mid-game, so prepare for a relentless experience.
That sums up everything you need to know about difficulty settings in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more tips and detailed guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.