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War Sails Launches With Sweeping Free Overhaul for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

The release refocuses campaigns on diplomacy-driven choices, with Fast Mode accelerating dynastic play.

Overview

  • War Sails is live on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, introducing fully simulated naval combat and new sea-focused content.
  • A massive free update arrived alongside the DLC, adding alliances and trade agreements and reworking war, peace and tribute scoring for more coherent outcomes.
  • New systems let players parley with enemies, steer caravan routes, recruit nobles, control other troops after being knocked out, use slings and fire while crouched.
  • Army and party AI saw broad behavior improvements across melee, ranged and cavalry, and the game now features a refreshed main menu.
  • PC Gamer measured the patch notes at over 17,000 words, and launch discounts run until December 10 with the base game 50% off and War Sails 10% off.