Roblox: Pet Simulator X - How to Unlock Hardcore Mode

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The game in recently introduced Hardcore Mode, giving players an extra challenge when they progress far enough to unlock this alternate experience. This variation may even be challenging for even veterans of this game, as it dramatically changes how pets interact with each other. However, giving players even more content to explore, Hardcore Mode provides more reasons to collect different, stronger virtual pets throughout .

Before players may unlock Hardcore Mode, they must complete 25% of the Mastery within the game first, which adds up to a total of 372 Mastery Points. Furthermore, the Void must be unlocked as well, as players will not have access to Hardcore Mode otherwise. Completing three certain quests helps open up the Void, but only once players reach the Hacker Portal in the tech world segment of the game. These are fairly simple goals that thankfully do not require players to spend any Robux or in-game currency to finish.

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Using the Hacker Portal directs players to a new area where they must break 10 Giant Hacker Chests, collect 50 Loot Bags, and Convert 3 Pets into Dark Matter as three mandatory quests. Only then can players enter the Void, traveling to a new Purple colored building that resides within. Going toward this far-off location will let players see a sign that says "Hardcore Mode" right outside, which they unlock fully by using the "E" input at the location. Going to the Game Modes menu lets players switch between normal and Hardcore modes at will.

Pets in Hardcore Mode deal 10x damage compared to normal mode, making interactions far more dangerous in the moment-to-moment gameplay. Normal Pets brought into Hardcore Mode deal significantly less damage as