KCD2 has been my go-to, main game since it's release, and even with the minor graphical bugs, it's not ruining the experience for me. Installing mods from the Nexus has given it an extra lift of enjoyment too, but the Steam workshop content will be a huge improvement for sure.
I have roughly around 120 hours in KCD2 so far and those 120 hours have been a lot of fun, frustration and pain but I want to delve more and more into it. I haven't had the urge to want to play a game for many'a years and this game gifts you that. Brilliant game! 👍
I've played other games that have a hardcore mode and enjoyed it, but with KCD2 I don't think it's necessary. I've got over 120 hours of game time for KCD2 and not once have I thought "I wish this game was a bit more difficult and stressful to play". The people who want this game mode are masochists lol.
I've followed the Undead Labs team for a long time and watched their live streams on Twitch and on YouTube and they are a great bunch of people. I genuinely believe they have the potential and the creativity on their side to perform very well in the future. Dare I say more than other AA and/or AAA game developers/companies out there right now. I wish them all the best of luck!