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Fans of Baldur's Gate 3 have discovered evidence of a new difficulty mode called Honour mode, which restricts players to one save file and enables permadeath. Honour mode has been featured in previous games by developer Larian Studios, and it adds an extra layer of challenge by erasing the save file if the entire party dies. While Larian has not officially announced Honour mode for Baldur's Gate 3, players are intrigued by the prospect of this intense gameplay option.
Baldur's Gate 3 players may soon have a new difficulty mode to tackle, as an unobtainable achievement called "Foehammer" hints at an even harder challenge than the current Tactician mode. The achievement requires completing the game in Honour Mode, which is not currently available. Honour Mode is expected to be a beefed-up version of Tactician, featuring permadeath and limited save files. Despite the lack of Honour Mode, Baldur's Gate 3 has been a huge success for Larian Studios, surpassing expectations since its exit from Early Access.