PINNED: War Sails - Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails related FAQ (frequently asked questions). We will update the topic with new information as needed.

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What is the name of the new expansion?

• Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails.

What new content and features does this expansion introduce?

• MEET THE NORDS: Chart a course to the Northern Kingdom, home of the fearless Nords. Trade, recruit, or fight in a land of jagged peaks and icy fjords. Will you join the North or take their riches?
  
• MASTER NAVAL WARFARE: War Sails brings naval warfare inspired by medieval battles. Master wind and water physics, board or ram ships, cripple foes by shattering oars, sinking hulls, or tearing sails.
  
• EXPLORE AN EXPANDED MAP: Calradia expands for naval warfare with a northern sea, islands, rivers, and open waters. Sail past barriers, resupply, and battle foes on land and sea.
  
• BUILD YOUR FLEET: Choose from 18 ships, each with unique handling shaped by wind and waves. Upgrade with siege engines, sails, and rams. Acquire vessels, upgrade ports, or win ships and figureheads.
  
• EMBARK ON A NAVAL CAMPAIGN: Sail rivers and seas to strike deep into enemy land. Keep armies supplied, sink foes, and blockade towns. But beware—storms and attrition can undo even the best-laid plans.
  
• EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL: Gather new companions, Nordic banners, hairstyles, tattoos and armour. Develop your naval skills, craft unique weapons and wield new spears, swords, and axes to rule land and sea.
  
• A LIVING, EVOLVING WORLD: Naval systems and Nord faction integrate into Bannerlord’s world, reshaping trade, warfare, and diplomacy.
  
• LEARN THE ROPES: Embark on a new questline with cinematics and missions to master Calradia’s seas. Command your ship, battle pirates, grow your fleet, and learn the mechanics of naval warfare!
  
• ENHANCED AUDIO: Immerse yourself in the sounds of the sea with Mediterranean and Nordic-inspired music. Feel the heat of battle as steel clashes, wood breaks and sailors cry out.

When will the expansion be released?

• Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails will be released on the 17th of June, 2025.

On which platforms will the expansion be released?

• PC and current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X). Last-gen consoles will not be supported.
  
• You can already wishlist the expansion on Steam. Other platforms may follow in the future.

Will there be a collector’s edition?​

• We’re currently not planning to offer one.

Will there be a pre-order for the expansion?​

• No.

Will there be a discount or bundle if I already own Bannerlord?

• Exact pricing details will be clarified closer to release. Keep an eye on official announcements for potential promotions.

Will this expansion be set in a historical context, like Mount & Blade: Warband - Viking Conquest?

• No. While it takes inspiration from seafaring cultures of the north, the expansion remains firmly within the fictional world of Calradia rather than a historical setting.

Will I need the base game (Bannerlord) to play this expansion?

• Yes. You must own Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord to access this new expansion.

Will my existing Bannerlord save work with the expansion?

• No. Saves will not be compatible between the base game and this expansion. You’ll need to start a new game to experience the new content.

Will there be naval custom battles?

• No.

Will this expansion have Multiplayer?

• No. The expansion will be limited to the Singleplayer.

Will there be any differences between the PC and Console versions?​

• The essential content and features will be the same across platforms. However, battle sizes may vary on consoles.

Which languages will be supported in the expansion?

• The expansion will support the same languages as the base game (interface & subtitles): English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Turkish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America and German.
  
• We’re currently not planning to have any additional languages beyond the ones already listed above.

Will there be expansion-specific achievements?

• No.

Will modders be able to create mods for the expansion?

• Yes, modders will be able to create mods for the expansion on PC.
  
• We’re currently not planning to support console modding. Even if we were to explore this in the future, there are requirements that make it quite difficult to achieve the same level of modding support as on the PC version.

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