Wartales News

Greetings Mercenaries,

Three years ago, thousands of companions set out across the world of Wartales, chasing glory and fortune. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that our troop has grown to over one million mercenaries! A heartfelt thank you to every single one of you who has joined us on this incredible journey so far.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re taking part in the Steam Autumn sales! Veteran Mercenaries can snag our previous DLC at discounted rates, while new recruits can dive into the adventure with the Mercenary Edition bundle, which includes the base game and all its DLC to date at 40% off.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43565/Wartales_The_Mercenaries_Edition/

But the journey doesn’t end here. Our next chapter, The Skelmar Invasion, is on the horizon! Stay tuned as we continue the reveal campaign next week, bringing you exciting details about the expansion’s new features like epic siege battles, an evolving world map, powerful new skills, and so much more! You can read Tuesday's Skelmar faction overview blog here in case you missed it.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3335020/Wartales_The_Skelmar_Invasion/

Greetings Mercenaries,

In this blog we dive into a brand new faction, the fearsome Skelmars, a warrior society whose unrelenting invasion has turned the once-defended lands of Ormance into a battlefield. From their roots in the harsh Marches of the World to their brutal and methodical warfare, the Skelmar have reshaped the region’s landscape and rewritten the rules of survival in Edoran.

The Skelmar’s invasion of Edoran is driven by ambition and pragmatism. For years, Ormance withstood scattered raids from isolated Skelmar tribes, its fortifications standing as a testament to the resilience of its people. But the arrival of High Jarl Sven changed everything. Uniting the Skelmars under a single banner, Sven declared his people chosen by the gods to claim wealth and fertile lands. Leading his warriors to the shores of Edoran, he turned their fragmented raids into a relentless campaign, and is unlikely to settle for just Ormance.



This warrior society hails from the Marches of the World, a harsh and desolate far to the West. Known for their brutality and unrelenting ferocity, they have terrorized Edoran with countless raids over the years. Their homeland is a barren tundra, fostering a culture where strength, survival, and combat are revered. Rival tribes frequently vie for power, yet they have united under the command of High Jarl Sven to wage an unprecedented invasion against Edoran. The Skelmars despise weakness, making them a formidable and relentless foe.



The viking-like horde brings a diverse array of units to the battlefield, each designed to exert control and inflict devastation. Agile patrols scout occupied territories, maintaining their grip on the land, while heavily guarded convoys transport captives and spoils of war. Specialized units such as berserkers lead ferocious charges covered by crossbowmen who provide lethal support from afar. Their forces are as versatile as they are deadly thus ensuring their dominance in any encounter.



The Skelmar’s weaponry and armor are built for practicality and efficiency. Axes, spears, and crossbows are staples of their arsenal, forged with exceptional craftsmanship. Their armor, often composed of hardened leather and iron, balances protection with mobility, prioritizing function over decoration. This utilitarian approach reflects their culture, where survival and combat readiness take precedence over aesthetics, making their warriors as resilient as they are intimidating.

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- Shiro Games

Greetings Mercenaries,

We are delighted to reveal that our second major expansion for Wartales, The Skelmar Invasion, is set to release on December 10th.

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Ormance, an Edoran county, is a war-torn land designed to immerse you in a struggle for liberation, as you navigate a landscape occupied by the fearsome Skelmars. With its fortified villages, imposing strongholds, and treacherous countryside, Ormance offers a grand stage for you to shape the fate of Edoran itself!



We will showcase some of the new content and features, like the Skelmar faction, the Liberation mechanics and its siege battles! The new crossbowman class is also coming for free and for all Wartales players.
Stay tuned for our upcoming Steam blog posts for more details during the run up to the release day.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3335020/Wartales_The_Skelmar_Invasion/

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- Shiro Games

Hello everyone,

Thank you for taking the time to answer our survey, which has proven to be quite insightful for the whole team here at Shiro Games. The survey is now closed.

We have been pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming interest from the community and are currently planning the next steps ahead of the beta.

To keep things manageable for all of us, we won’t be able to welcome everyone this time around. Our goal is to welcome around a hundred players to gather feedback on the upcoming DLC and to track-down remaining bugs with the help of our QA team.

Those of you that will be selected to take part in the beta will receive an email sometime next week confirming your participation along with instructions detailing the final steps. We can’t wait to kick off this beta and hope you will enjoy a sneak peek of the upcoming DLC!

We would like to thank everyone else that has applied to join the beta. This larger format is a first for us and we hope to organise more of them in the future. In the meantime, the DLC reveal will take place some time this month, and we cannot wait to show you what we have been working on.

Stay tuned!