It’s time to take the battle to the high seas! TaleWorlds Entertainment announced the release of War Sails, the first major expansion for MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD, starting today.

This expansion adds sea travel, ship customization, and large-scale naval combat. It also expands the Calradia map to include northern territories, and introduces Viking-inspired Nords to the fray. War Sails is a significant milestone in the evolution of the Mount & Blade series, opening new fronts for players in Calradia.

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Starting today, you can download War Sails for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG, and lead your fleet in breathtaking high-seas battles.

To celebrate the launch and celebrate the 6 million copies sold worldwide for MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD, War Sails will be 10% off for a limited time!

MOUNT & BLADE II BANNERLORD – War Sails Key Features

• MEET THE NORDS: Set your course for the Northern Kingdoms, home of the fearless Nords. Trade, recruit, and fight in a land of rugged peaks and icy fjords. Will you join the armies of the North or covet its riches?
• MASTER NAVAL BATTLES: War Sails introduces naval engagements inspired by medieval warfare. Master wind and water physics, board and capture enemy ships, ram them into their hulls, and neutralize your enemies by shattering their oars and destroying their sails.
• EXPLORE THE EXPANDED MAP: Calradia is poised for naval combat with its new northern sea, islands, rivers, and open waters. Overcome obstacles, resupply, and battle enemies on land and sea.
• BUILD YOUR FLEET: Choose from 20 ships, each with unique characteristics shaped by the influence of wind and waves. Strengthen your ships with catapults, sails, and rams. Fortify your ports and expand your fleet by winning new ships in battle.
• EMBRACE NAVAL OPERATIONS: Cross rivers and seas to strike deep into enemy territory. Replenish armies, sink your enemies’ ships, and blockade towns. But be careful; storms and your battered fleet can thwart your plans.
• EXPAND YOUR ARMY: Expand your arsenal with new companions, Nord flags, hairstyles, tattoos, weapons, and armor. Hone your seafaring skills, forge unique weapons, and wield new spears, swords, and axes to dominate both land and sea.
• A LIVING WORLD: With the new naval system and the inclusion of the Nords, trade, war, and diplomacy in Bannerlord’s world are being reshaped.

CUSTOM NAVAL BATTLES: Build and lead fleets into battle with Custom Naval Battles without starting a new campaign. Choose your heroes, kingdom, ships, and crew, adjust the seasons and winds to your liking, and immerse yourself in battles on the high seas or the rivers.

First released in Early Access on Steam in March 2020 and in version 1.0 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in October 2022, MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD combines realistic and exciting medieval battles with deep and detailed strategy elements, set on the vast sandbox continent of Calradia.