Scout Hardcore Mode

⭐ ⭐ (177 endorsements) 📥 15,548 downloads 📌 v1.5.3 📅 2/5/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By FancySweetroll · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/22/2025 📅 Created: 2/5/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #22 of 274 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The mod is split into multiple optional sub mods. They can all be used in any combination you like.

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoPlayerMapIcons

- Hides Henry, Godwin and the dog from the map.

- Stops the map from centering on the player when the map is opened.

- Stops the "Center Player" button from centering the map on the player.

- Opens the map in the state it was closed in.

- Hides notifications of new towns, merchants and birdsnests being discovered.

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoFastTravel

- Disables fast travel and hides the fast travel map icons and the dotted line from the player to the fast travel point.

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoCompassIcons

- Hides all objective icons on the compass.

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoCompass

- Hides the compass (you may want to use this in combination with _MinimalisticHealthBarAndCompass or _NoHealthBarAndCompass).

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoAttackDirectionArrows

- Hides the attack direction arrows and the block icon when in combat.

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoMapClouds

- Removes all clouds from the map. (Markers for points of interest will still only appear for those you have actually discovered)

ScoutHardcoreMode_MinimalisticHealthBarAndCompass

- Reduces the Health/Stamina and opponent health bars to very thin 2 pixel thick strips.

- Removes the compass background textures, the NESW letters will remain visible.

ScoutHardcoreMode_NoHealthBarAndCompass

- Removes the Health/Stamina and opponent health bars.

- Removes the compass background textures, the NESW letters will remain visible.

Installation: Extract contents in the Mods folder (create it if it doesnt exist) so the folder structure ends up being:

KingdomComeDeliverance2\Mods\ScoutHardcoreMode_NoPlayerMapIcons\Data\ScoutHardcoreMode_NoPlayerMapIcons.pak

KingdomComeDeliverance2\Mods\ScoutHardcoreMode_NoFastTravel\Data\ScoutHardcoreMode_NoFastTravel.pak

and so on...

Hardcore Perks: Hardcoreish

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Scout Hardcore Mode is a UI mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 that aims to recreate the hardcore experience from the first game. It has 177 endorsements and 15,548 downloads, last updated in February 2025. The mod is for players who want a more challenging and immersive playthrough.

✨ Key Features

Recreates the Hardcore Mode experience from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1.
Falls under the User Interface category, suggesting UI changes to enhance difficulty.
Active mod with recent updates (last updated February 2025).

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 177 endorsements and over 15k downloads.
  • Recent update (Feb 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game version.
  • Niche appeal for KCD veterans who miss the first game's hardcore mode.

⚠️ Cons

  • May require manual installation or tweaking since no mod manager support is mentioned.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 players who loved the hardcore mode in the first game and want that same punishing experience. If you're a casual player looking for UI tweaks, this might not be for you—it's about adding challenge, not convenience.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's file structure—if it's a simple folder drop, place it in your KCD2 mods directory.
  • Since it's a UI mod, make sure to back up your original UI files if you're manually replacing anything.
  • Look for a config file or in-game settings to adjust the hardcore features to your liking.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Kingdomcomedeliverance2 Mods
Author
FancySweetroll
Version
1.5.3
Downloads
15,548
Endorsements
177
Category
User Interface
Created
2/5/2025
Updated
2/22/2025

🔧 How to Install Kingdom Come: Deliverance Mods

Download from Nexus Mods.

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