HARDCORE22V2 COMPLETE- REALISTIC COMBAT OVERHAUL
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #313 of 457 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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OLD TRAILER
READ THIS LINE - THIS MOD ONLY WORKS ON VERY HARD DIFFICULTY. That was done intentionally for compatibility's sake as it is the least used difficulty in the game. ALSO QUICK NOTE: Not tested with Phanton Liberty! I am buying this weekend and will give it a run, but it should work just fine minus custom curves for DLC weapons.
Four reasons you might here.
1. You're here from the previous mod page HARDCORE22 looking for more.
2. You're looking for something to resolve the "why didn't that guy die when i shot him in the head with a shotgun" dilemma.
3. You want to experience one of the most downloaded mods for Cyberpunk in 2. 0+.
4. You're a psychopath... I dont know your life.
WHAT THIS MOD DOES:
This mod evens the playing field for you, the player, and the NPCs you will be up against. You die just as easily as they do. It relevels the guns so that an assault rifle does what an assualt rifle does. It makes actually investing in cyberware beyond double jumping important. It removes your potential to become a god unless you actively pursue cyber divinity. You have to EARN your keep here.
THIS MOD COMPLETELY REWORKS THE COMBAT SYSTEM FROM THE GROUND UP.
Health for all flesh and blood beings is set to 100 (minus bosses and some heavy hitters here and there, you never know who you're gonna run into). It sets weapon damage to accurate numbers to coincide with these changes. (Pistols poke holes, Rifles now flatten people, SMGs turn chests into mesh, Shotgun removes pieces and Snipers let 'em know from a distance).
Metal enemies have been beefed up considerably. I'm sorry, but a giant mech should be a tank and a security bot should be a threat.
Upgrading weapons is now important. You want an iconic gun? You want something someone is gonna pick up off your body after they zero you and say "damn, this is a nice piece". Make it. Weapon upgrades provide MINIMAL damage increase, but every integer counts, and its not about the numbers anymore, it's about survival of the fittest.
ALL OF THIS MEANS when you get into a firefight, you might die very easily, so you better invest in some that subdermal armor and play smart. Cover is now your friend.
That means your enemies might die very easily, but they might not. there are some bad dudes out there with some big guns and they might have more cyberware than you, they might have better armor. Better think about that before hopping in and getting your chest turned to mesh.
You think you're just going to "beat on the brat"? no. You better get good at boxing or you better invest in some gorilla arms. These people can hit hard and your face is gonna feel it.
You think youre just going to walk into a firefight and kill everyone
HARDCORE22V2 COMPLETE is a complete rework of the HARDCORE22 combat overhaul for a game, rebuilt from the ground up to match the standards of version 2.0. It emphasizes realistic combat where every shot counts, offering a hardcore experience for players seeking tactical depth. With 3,095 endorsements and 227,959 downloads, it's a well-established mod in the gameplay category.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,095 endorsements and 227,959 downloads show it's a proven mod.
- Rebuilt from scratch means a fresh, polished experience, not a patch job.
- Realistic combat focus delivers high-stakes gameplay for hardcore players.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is thin—no details on specific mechanics or changes, so you're going in blind.
- May not suit casual players who prefer arcade-style combat over punishing realism.
For hardcore gamers who want a brutal, realistic combat experience where positioning and accuracy matter more than spray-and-pray. If you're a completionist who enjoys mastering unforgiving mechanics, this is your jam. Skip if you prefer fast-paced, forgiving gameplay or want detailed patch notes before installing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start on a lower difficulty to learn the new combat pacing before cranking it up.
- Aim for headshots—'every shot counts' means body shots might not cut it.
- Use cover and reposition often; standing still will get you killed fast.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- cortlong50
- Version
- 1.1C
- Downloads
- 227,959
- Endorsements
- 3,095
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/26/2024
- Updated
- 2/2/2024
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