HARDCORE44 - Realistic Combat Overhaul - Adjusted Difficulty
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #81 of 455 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is obsolete, check out the newest hardcore mod from cortlong50: HARDCORE22V2
This is a rebalance of the HARDCORE22 - Realistic Combat Overhaul mod by cortlong50 with the goal of levelling the playing field between the player & NPCs. RCO's fast-paced combat and realistic time-to-kill has been extended to include the player.
NPCs do much more damage, especially at higher levels. Running through a hail of bullets protected by nothing but plot armour & Johnny's impressive cock is no longer an option.
This is not for the faint of heart, if you aren't the type to learn from your mistakes
and change your approach, then this isn't the mod for you.
You will die, and you will die often.
( If a player death has not occurred after 1 hour, please let me know so I can resolve that. )
That said, this is not intended to make the game ridiculously hard for no good reason.
Be creative, adapt, and you will learn to survive in the new Night City, and eventually, thrive.
Getting Started
Copy the contents of the downloaded archive to the base game directory.
Like the original, the changes made to NPCs only work on Very Hard difficulty!
If you already have RCO installed, make sure you overwrite the existing files.
You can install this manually or with a mod manager.
(I haven't tested whether using symlinks works or not, but it should.)
As with the original mod, this is a beta, and feedback is appreciated.
(keep it civil or I'll f*** u up)
Permissions & Credits
cortlong50 - Created Realistic Combat Overhaul. Without his work this mod wouldn't exist.
HARDCORE44 - Realistic Combat Overhaul - Adjusted Difficulty is a modified version of HARDCORE22 by cortlong50, with permission. It keeps the fast-paced combat of the original while significantly increasing danger to the player to even the playing field. A gameplay overhaul for players seeking a tougher challenge.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-trusted with 407 endorsements and over 22k downloads.
- Keeps the fast-paced action while cranking up the challenge for veterans.
- Built on a proven base mod, so you know the combat feel is solid.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in Feb 2023 — might be out of sync with the latest game patches.
- Requires the original HARDCORE22 mod? Not stated, so you might need to hunt it down.
For players who found the base game too easy and want a more punishing combat experience without sacrificing speed. If you're a veteran looking for a fresh challenge, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a more balanced or casual experience.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (Feb 2023) before installing.
- Since it's a difficulty overhaul, start a new playthrough to fully experience the adjusted balance.
- Look for the original HARDCORE22 mod page for more context on what changes are included.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- radj307
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 22,110
- Endorsements
- 407
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/11/2022
- Updated
- 2/27/2023
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