From Press Release:
ANKARA, Turkey (November 18, 2025). TaleWorlds Entertainment has today released a new gameplay video for War Sails – the highly anticipated naval expansion of its acclaimed action and strategy RPG, MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD – launching on November 26th on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GoG, for $24.99 / €24.99. The expansion will launch alongside a major free update to the base game.
The new video showcases some of the most spectacular new mechanics introduced in War Sails, in a thrilling night-time river battle between the Nords – a fierce new faction introduced in the expansion – and the Khuzaits. Pitched in a deadly battle in the dark of night, the two factions battle not only each other, but the fury of the elements, in the midst of a violent thunderstorm. Ships ignite under barrages of blazing fire arrows, sails burn, and vessels sink beneath storm waves for the first time in the series’ history – offering just a glimpse of the intense naval battles awaiting players in War Sails.
CONTENT SUMMARY
This gameplay footage features a river battle between Khuzait and Nords. The player POV controls the Khuzait, with an army consisting of 3 Qalquk and 1 Dromakion (heavy ships), 3 Sambuk (medium), and 1 Eastern Galley (light), equipped with fire pots as ballista in heavy ships. The Nords’ army, playing as the attackers, consists of 6 Drakkar (Heavy), 1 Longship (Medium), and 1 Light Longship (Light). It’s a night-time battle, with both sides equipped with lanterns on their ships. Burning sails and ships are shown in the video.
KEY FEATURES – MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD – WAR SAILS:
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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?
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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.
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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.
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BUILD YOUR FLEET: Choose from 20 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.
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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.
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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.
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A LIVING, EVOLVING WORLD: Naval systems and Nord faction integrate into Bannerlord’s world, reshaping trade, warfare, and diplomacy.
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CUSTOM NAVAL BATTLES: Create and command your own fleet battles. Choose hero, faction, ships, and crew, then set wind, season, and time of day on River, Coastal, or Open Sea maps. No campaign needed.
Initially released to Early Access on Steam in March of 2020, and to 1.0 across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in October of 2022, MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD combines realistic, thrilling medieval combat, with deep and complex strategy elements in the vast sandbox continent of Calradia. Enthusiasm for the open-world action-RPG has remained incredibly high since its release, with the game hosting substantial concurrent player numbers and an active modding community.
For more information on MOUNT & BLADE II: BANNERLORD – War Sails and the upcoming free patch release, follow the game on X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook, or visit the official TaleWorlds Entertainment website.
