Kingdom Come: Deliverance II patch 1.2.4 is now available bringing in Hardcore Mode and more

by Mikhail Madnani on 15 April, 2025

Medieval story-driven action RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has gotten a big update today with patch 1.2.4 bringing in Hardcore Mode and more. The Gallant Huntsman Kit which was included for Gold Edition owners will also be available as paid DLC for standard edition owners.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II patch 1.2.4 brings in Hardcore Mode that has no compass, no fast travel, and three permanent negative traits players need to select in the beginning of the game. The Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Hardcore Mode is an evolution of the one in Kingdom Come: Deliverance according to Warhorse Studios.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II version 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.
This patch, based on your feedback, continues to refine and improve the in-game experience of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Thanks for sticking with us—we’re just getting started!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is now available on PC (Steam, Epic, and GOG), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Read Adam's full review here and my PC handheld impressions here.

You can find the full Kingdom Come: Deliverance II patch 1.2.4 details from Warhorse Studios below:

By popular demand Kingdom Come: Deliverance II now has the option for Hardcore Mode.
Not only will the game no longer permanently show your position on the map – with no compass or fast travel to make life easier – but players need to select at least three permanent negative traits at the start of the game, such as Bad Back, meaning you can carry less weight; Somnambulant, which means sleepwalking and waking up in random places; or Hangry Henry who is even more obsessed by food than usual.
It’s an evolution of a mode that existed in the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance designed to create a new level of immersion in the game.
Karel Kolmann, senior game designer at Warhorse Studios, explained that they wanted the Hardcore Mode to be as good as it was in the first game, but not a carbon copy.
“We only kept a couple of the first game’s perks, and then we made new ones to provide a completely new challenge. It’s not just about making the game harder either, it’s about making it more immersive too.
“In the first game’s Hardcore Mode, we did things like disabling your map position and removing the compass, but we’ve gone further this time. We’ve added the option to ask different NPCs about your location in the world, which is something more immersive. You can run into travellers on the road and ask for directions,” he added.
You can read more from Karel – and see the full list of Hardcore Mode perks at https://kingdomcomerpg.com
And for those who missed out getting their hands on the Gallant Huntsman Kit (which comes as part of the Gold Edition) when they purchased the standard edition, that FOMO can be fixed as the set is for sale as DLC.
Tracking down those who murdered your parents - or stalking game in the forest - you can now look the absolute part with the Gallant Huntsman's Kit. Whether you’re sporting St. Hubert’s hunting cap, firing bolts at your quarry with Artemis' crossbow or looking dapper in Nimrod’s famous hunting coat, this full costume hunting garb is a ‘must have’ for the aspiring ranger.
What does the Gallant Huntsman's Kit include?

“St. Hubert hat” Hunting Cap based on a legend about St. Hubert

“Master huntsman´s hood” adorned with pearls to protect from the elements

“Nimrod coat” Hunting Coat based on the famous hunter Nimrod

“Master huntsman's hose”

“Master huntsman's gloves” Hunting Gloves from leather for manipulating weapons and downing game

“Master huntsman's boots” Hunting Boots - well-made leather for stable movement through dense forest

“Artemis' crossbow” for hunting with our new type of ranged weapon

"Hunting bolt" 30 bolts to use with the crossbow
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S - available in Standard, Gold and Collector's Editions.