Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Expands with Naval Combat and Viking-Inspired Faction

The War Sails expansion, launching June 17, 2025, introduces naval warfare, the Nords faction, and new gameplay mechanics to the acclaimed medieval strategy RPG.

The War Sails expansion marks the franchise's first introduction of naval combat, featuring physics-driven battles and strategic ship management.
Players can command and upgrade 18 distinct ships equipped with siege engines, rams, and customizable sails.
The expansion adds the Viking-inspired Nords faction and the Northern Kingdom, complete with fjords, islands, rivers, and open seas.
New gameplay mechanics include stealth, disguise systems, parley features, and random events tied to character traits.
A free patch v1.3 will release alongside the expansion, bringing additional updates and features to the base game.