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Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord's big naval expansion is delayed: 'After taking a hard look at where things stand, it became clear we won’t be ready'




War Sails, the Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord expansion announced in March, has been delayed. Instead of launching on June 17 as planned, developer TaleWorlds Entertainment says it's now on track for release in early fall...
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War Sails now releases in early Fall 2025

Greetings Warriors of Calradia,

We’re excited for each of you to set sail in War Sails, the upcoming expansion for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. However, after taking a hard look at where things stand, it became clear we won’t be ready by the originally planned release date of June 17th.

The title is currently on track for an early Fall 2025 release window.

We came to this decision after a lot of thought (and a few long meetings), because we need more time to reach the level of quality you rightfully expect. The extra development period will give us more time to apply additional polish, and continue making progress on the improvements to the base game that are already in motion – We believe this short delay will ultimately lead to a better and more enjoyable experience for all players.

The team is currently working on a revised timeline, and we’re aiming to share the new release date with you in the upcoming weeks.

In the meantime, we’re excited to keep you updated — with regular developer blogs, behind-the-scenes glimpses, fresh gameplay footage, and brand-new War Sails content as we head toward launch.

Thank you for your patience and support.

The TaleWorlds Team

Community Tales #15



Greetings warriors of Calradia!

Before we dive into this edition of #CommunityTales, we would like to invite you to the next official Multiplayer event.

[h2]Calradian War #14 - Pixelated Apollo vs Artem[/h2]
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Come join us this Saturday for the fourteenth official large-scale event with up to 700 players on the same server.

We`re having a special treat, as two renowned content creators in the Bannerlord community, Pixelated Apollo (YouTube) and Artem (YouTube), will lead their factions in an epic showdown.

We will be switching between Battle and Siege modes during the event. Players are encouraged to form protective formations around their leaders and follow their orders.

Playing in the event will also grant you three times the Loot & Exp that you would normally get.

⚔ Are you ready for war? ⚔

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 26th of April, 20:00 CET / 2 PM ET
🎯 Event Type: Siege & Battle
📍 Server Name: [EVENT] Calradian War #14 - Pixelated Apollo vs Artem - 3x Loot & Exp
👥 Players: Up to 700 warriors

Don’t miss it—victory awaits!

Without further ado, let’s jump right in!
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[h2]Artisan's Atelier [/h2]

Lord of the north by pacienciaaa&克白


Empress of Calradia by Cypripediun

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[h2]Knightly Vistas[/h2]

Too slow by mellowtonin


Battanian Folk by Ulfkarl

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[h2]Crafting Marvels[/h2]




It's Sword of Long by riinagaja
Unleash your inner blacksmith and design weapons from dainty daggers to towering greatswords with a crafting slider that now stretches from –50% to +50%. This mod also offers an optional physics patch for one‑handed blades over 110% length, readjusting swing speeds and handling so large weapons remain usable.





Mission Duel by 将和
Turn every battlefield into an arena: with this mod, you can challenge a single enemy hero to a one‑on‑one duel, or opt for an epic 5v5 team duel where you pick up to five heroes against theirs. Victorious champions can seize enemy gear, grab some coin, and even earn a bonus attribute point, as well as have a number of the defeated side’s troops switch allegiance in the aftermath.





Enhanced Troops Reforged by Ulfkarl
Building on the original mod, this update enriches troop visuals with carefully selected, period‑inspired gear that gives each faction a distinct, cohesive look. It deepens immersion and variety while trying to preserve balanced gameplay and full save compatibility.



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[h2]Chronicles in Motion[/h2]

Bannerlord Tips You Have to Know by Collier
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I Survived as STURGIA for 300 Days by Krowns
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The Start - Bandit King by Knightly
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[h2]Chivalrous Assemblies[/h2]

[h3]Bannerlord Native League #7[/h3]

After six seasons of wonderful work with the organization and maintenance of the tournament, the Bannerlord Native League organizers have treated us with its seventh iteration!

BNL #7 signup period has stared and lasts until 2nd of May, 23:59 CET.

Thinking of joining? Sign-up as a team or if you do not have a team, you may also sign up as a free agent in the hopes of playing as part of an existing team..

For those unfamiliar with BNL, it is a community skirmish tournament where teams are split into divisions - with multiple teams in each division. Usually, one match is played per week against the other teams. This leads to some epic competitive fights with teams on similar footing, with more skilled players in higher divisions!



[h3]Bannerlord Calradic Campaign #58[/h3]

The next Calradic Campaign event will be announced in the #announcements channel on M&B Discord server a week before the date of the event.

The date of the fifty-eighth event in their Bannerlord series is scheduled to be the 3rd of May.

Join for some hack and slash on their Calradic_Campaign server using their Module.

If you would like a quick overview of the CC events, check out this video - What is the Calradic Campaign?



[h3]Bretonnie Roleplay Events[/h3]

The Bretonnie Roleplay Events are highly immersive weekly multiplayer community events organized by the Le Royaume de Bretonnie [BRE] clan. Their next Sunday event is on the 27th of April at 20:30 CET.

This recurring event focuses on strict formation and roleplaying rules in an effort to re-create massive medieval battles with more than 500 players on the server at once. The story continuously unfolds and is impacted by the results of the battle events and roleplay scenarios. This narrative is further supported by the Mod Pack which contains custom maps and items.

It is required to participate with or as part of a clan to join the event, so if you’re already in one - sign up with your clan here. Still searching for a clan? Then make your way to the Clans board and find your new home!

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If you would like to suggest content for the next #CommunityTales, make sure to tag @Mount_and_Blade on X or @mountandblade on Facebook with the #CommunityTales. Alternatively, you can reach out on our forums to Piconi or Dejan.

New Mount and Blade Bannerlord DLC confirmed, adds naval warfare and new region

It's been five years since Mount and Blade Bannerlord launched. In the time since, the strategy and action RPG hybrid has remained one of the best choices for players looking to blend the management aspects of medieval games like Crusader Kings 3 or Manor Lords with the more direct action of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 or Chivalry 2. Now, in a surprising new announcement, creator TaleWorlds Entertainment has just revealed a massive new DLC for Bannerlord: The Viking-inspired War Sails.


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Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord is heading to the ocean with a Viking-themed naval expansion this summer




What's summer for if not heading to the nearest body of water and flinging yourself into it? But if you'd rather stay dry, you can instead send an army of hardened warriors into the sea in Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord's upcoming naval expansion, War Sails...
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