Game Feed

Masterful medieval RPG Mount and Blade 2 is about to take to the sea, and I can't wait to smash up some ships

by editor@pcgamesn.com

Tired of trudging your troops up hills and through muddy marshes? The new Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord - War Sails expansion could make one of the best RPGs and best medieval games around, well... better. War Sails turns your soldiers into sailors, requiring them to row your boats into battle when the wind decides to never blow in your favor before battling it out from behind ballistae and across boarded decks. The last I checked, its $25 asking price is a far cheaper endeavour than asking to loan a local's vessel to recreate these kinds of battles in your backyard. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Bannerlord mods New Mount and Blade Bannerlord DLC confirmed, adds naval warfare and new region Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord mod adds Total War battle camera

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord's nautical-themed War Sails expansion gets a gameplay showcase and spills the release date, and folks, I think we're onto a winner here

by Fraser Brown

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord is probably one of the most Fraser games around—a cross between Crusader Kings' dynastic intrigue and Total War's eye-watteringly epic battles, with the cherry on top being that you're commanding your armies within these battles, participating in the bloody scrum. And next month that bloody scrum is taking to the high seas... Read more.

War Sails Gameplay Showcase & Release Date

by Piconi

Greetings Warriors of Calradia!We’re thrilled to announce that War Sails will be arriving on PC and consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) on the 26th of November, 2025! The expansion will be available for $24.99 USD / €24.99.Watch the Gameplay Showcase to see War Sails’ naval battles come to life.Wishlist now to stay updated and be ready to set sail on launch day!Dev Blog: Naval WarfareWar Sails turns waters into battlefields. Wind, oars and the naval readiness of your crew are essential, and the ship you bring to a fight only becomes dangerous if you handle it well. This blog focuses on the naval combat experience: how you steer, how boarding works, how rams land, and how a battle moves from opening volleys to the clash on the ropes and planks.Hoisting the SailsBefore the fight begins, the Order of Battle phase allows you to organize your forces — just as you would on land. In naval engagements, however, each formation represents a single ship and its crew. Here, you’ll select your flagship...

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's War Sails naval warfare expansion takes to the high seas in late November

by

To the boats, sword stabby and arrow shooty folk! Well, to the boats as of November 26th, which is when Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's War Sails expansion finally arrives. Until then, maybe practice climbing some rigging, hosting mainsails, or scrubbing a deck in preparation for the naval warfare the DLC's unleashing. Or just do whatever you've been doing for the few months which've passed since the expansion's original June release date passed by. Developers TaleWorlds clearly needed more time to shift some coastal villagers around like pebbles on a war-torn beach. Read more

Dev Blog: Ships

by Piconi

Greetings Warriors of Calradia!As Calradia’s coastlines open to trade, raiding, and full-scale naval warfare, it’s time to step aboard and take a closer look at the ships you’ll command in War Sails. This developer blog will dive into the variety of vessels, their design inspiration, their performance on the high seas — and how you can customize them to suit your own strategy.Ship Classes & SailsShips in War Sails fall into three core classes — Light, Medium, and Heavy — each tuned for a different role in naval engagements.Light ships are affordable and tend to excel in acceleration as well as maneuverability — making them the choice for flank attack. However, their lower crew capacity and hit points make them easy targets when caught off guard. Their smaller size also makes them less stable in rough weather and results in fewer potential upgrades.Medium ships strike a balance between price, durability, deck capacity, and upgrade potential. They are versatile and able to adapt to a ran...

Mount & Blade Sale!

by Dejan

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26623866/a365b3bf5d168d7a836fad87a5dbd89181a055dc.png September Savings are here! As the season begins to turn, so do the discounts. Get Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 40% off and enjoy 75% off all previous Mount & Blade titles. Don’t miss your chance to dive into Calradia at a special price! And if you haven't yet - make sure to wishlist the upcoming War Sails expansion for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2927200/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord__War_Sails/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/261550/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2240110/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord_Digital_Companion/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/321300/Mount__Blade_Warband__Viking_Conquest_Reforged_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/48705/Mount__Blade_Warband__Napoleonic_Wars/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/48720/Mount__Blade_With_Fire__Sword/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/48700/Mount__Blade_Warband/ https://store.steampo...

Beta Patch Notes v1.3.0

by Dejan

Beta v1.3.0Greetings Warriors of Calradia! The v1.3.0 base game update is now available in Public Beta.This update brings a wide range of improvements across the game, from new features to refined gameplay systems and technical upgrades - all aimed at making your time in Calradia more engaging and rewarding.Because this is a Beta, please note that:Save game compatibility is not guaranteed.You may encounter instability, crashes, or unfinished elements as we continue development.This phase aims to stress-test the update at scale, gather performance data, and make sure everything is solid when v1.3 launches in full.If you’d prefer to wait for the most polished version, stick to the Live branch and jump into v1.3 with the launch of War Sails. But if you’d like to be part of the journey, opt into the Beta branch via the Steam Betas system today and tell us what’s working - and what still needs work.Thank you for sailing with us on this voyage!Before jumping into the full patch notes, here's...

Mount and Blade 2's massive War Sails expansion delivers viking death metal in this new trailer—and don't worry, it's not delayed again

by Andy Chalk

War Sails, the big naval expansion to Taleworlds' strategy RPG Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, turned up at the Future Games Show today with a new trailer depicting the arrival of the new viking-inspired Nord faction. And hoo boy was it loud... Read more.

Dev Blog & Trailer: Introducing the Nords

by Dejan

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/26623866/aa5d4e7bde521d3396b248209fe6cb4baa81551d.png Greetings Warriors of Calradia! In this War Sails developer blog, we’re turning our prow toward the untamed North to introduce the Nords. We will trace their backstory, culture, and highlight what defines the kingdom — covering architecture, equipment, troops, and more. Stick until the end to get a glimpse at the pirates that will prey on Calradia’s waters. As always, please note that some details may still change as we get closer to the release. Join us in watching the new trailer showcasing the Nords! The Nords In Calradia’s far-northern reaches, long before a single crown united the Nordvyg, each settled fjord kept to its own — relying on the sea for survival. The local chieftains had their longships sail south bearing walrus ivory, whale oil, and fish to sell – then return to the fjords laden with plunder and captives. Until recently, southerners could take comfort that the half-dozen so-called "kings" of the ...

War Sails Q&A #3

by Piconi

Greetings Warriors of Calradia! Our “Setting Sail” dev blog revealed the expanded Calradia coming with War Sails as well as the new campaign gameplay mechanics — and your questions quickly followed. Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common ones since our last Q&A.Got something else you’re curious about? Drop your questions below — we’ll be picking some for the next Q&A!GeneralIs the new expanded/changed map from War Sails also in the base game, or do you have two different world maps?There will be two separate world maps - the existing one for the base game and the new one for War Sails. The latter will contain changes relevant to naval gameplay and the new Nord faction discussed in our last blog.Will bridges interrupt sailing on rivers?No, bridges won’t disrupt your naval voyage.How many towns and castles will the new Nord kingdom control?Four towns and ten castles, though the exact number of castles may still change slightly as we balance the experience.What food will the...

Mount & Blade 2's naval expansion will have complex sailing with wind, currents, and respect for a boat's draft

by Jonathan Bolding

This year will see the release of the first major expansion for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, following three years of updates since its 2022 release. Previously delayed from summer to fall, the War Sails expansion will take your medieval fantasy adventures and conquest to the high seas, adding ownership of ships and naval combat to the detailed land battles... Read more.

Dev Blog: Setting Sail

by Dejan

Greetings Warriors of Calradia!Welcome to the War Sails developer blog series. We’re excited to share our progress on the features taking shape, though as with all things in development, please note that details may shift as we navigate our course towards the release of the expansion in Early Fall 2025.With War Sails, Calradia’s horizons have grown — quite literally. Today, we want to take you behind the scenes of the world map expansion and share how we’ve reshaped the land and sea to support the introduction of the newly added Nords faction and naval gameplay. We’ll also be diving into the systems that shape life at sea — from the flow of ship movement to the tactics of naval blockades, and the stormy hazards that test every voyage across Calradia’s waters.New Shores, New StrugglesThe world map in War Sails now stretches beyond its former borders with an expansion to the north. We can divide these additions into three parts, starting with a new rugged long strip of a south-facing coa...

Mount & Blade Summer Sale!

by Dejan

Summer brings warm weather, sandy beaches, and massive discounts! Don't miss your chance to get Bannerlord 50% off! You can also pick up all previous Mount & Blade titles with a 75% discount. https://store.steampowered.com/app/261550/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2240110/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord_Digital_Companion/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2194520/Mount__Blade_II_Bannerlord_Original_Soundtrack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/321300/Mount__Blade_Warband__Viking_Conquest_Reforged_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/48705/Mount__Blade_Warband__Napoleonic_Wars/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/48720/Mount__Blade_With_Fire__Sword/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/48700/Mount__Blade_Warband/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/22100/Mount__Blade/

This massive mod for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord not only converts it to Sengoku-era Japan, it adds fully simulated naval battles months ahead of the base game

by Rick Lane

Shokuho is hardly the first mod to adapt TaleWorlds' Mount & Blade series to a new era of history. Mount & Blade: Warband's startling array of total conversions practically let you command armies anywhere and, indeed, anywhen in the world. Yet not only is Shokuho a total conversion for the slightly less well-served Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, but it is also one of the most comprehensive, transposing TaleWorlds' historical RPG to feudal Japan in impressive depth and detail... Read more.

Community Tales #16

by Piconi

Greetings warriors of Calradia! Before we dive into this edition of #CommunityTales, we would like to invite you to the next official Multiplayer event. Calradian War #15 - Simo vs Captain FracasCome join us this Saturday for the fifteenth official large-scale event with up to 700 players on the same server.Two awesome folks you already know will be joining us - Simo (YouTube) and Captain Fracas (YouTube). They will lead their factions in an epic showdown.We will be switching between Battle and Siege modes during the event. Players are encouraged to form protective formations around their leaders and follow their orders.Playing in the event will also grant you three times the Loot & Exp that you would normally get. ⚔ Are you ready for war? ⚔📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 14th of June, 20:00 CET / 2 PM ET🎯 Event Type: Siege & Battle📍 Server Name: Calradian War #15 - Simo vs Captain Fracas - 3x Loot & Exp👥 Players: Up to 700 warriorsDon’t miss it—victory awaits! Without further ado, let’s jump...