All you need to know about Bannerlord War Sails: Price, Release time, System requirements and more

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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has been out for three years now, following a two-year period in Steam’s Early Access program. The game has a dedicated fanbase, with around 30,000 players active each day – a testament to the series’ popularity. Developer TaleWorlds continues to support the game with new content, and their upcoming ‘War Sails’ expansion, which focuses on naval combat, is almost here. For a long time, the release date was simply listed as “early fall.” Now that launch is near, let’s cover everything you need to know, including the price and system requirements.

Details about release of Bannerlord War Sails

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has always included made-up factions inspired by real historical countries, but it lacked a direct equivalent to the Vikings – until now. The upcoming ‘War Sails’ expansion will introduce the Nords, filling that gap. Naturally, this new faction comes with the ability to engage in naval battles. We’ll soon find out how much the expansion costs, whether our computers can handle it, and most importantly, when we can start raiding and pillaging!

  1. War Sails will be released on November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC (click the link on the hour to see the countdown). While it is not “early fall” that the studio has initially envisioned for the expansion to release, the delay is not very long.
  2. Being able to set your foot aboard will set you back 25 USD or 25 EUR, depending on your country of residence. This number can vary for other currencies. We have to remember that Steam’s conversion rates are outdated, to say the least.
  3. If your computer is not very modern, you might want to check out the requirements, to make sure that War Sails will run smoothly on your rig:
  1. In case you were hoping to preorder and preload the expansion to be able to engage with it as soon as possible, it is sadly not possible.
  2. If you are still subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, War Sails won’t be part of it, at least on launch, yet it can change in the future.
  3. Would you like to play the game on the go via Steam Deck? While it won’t be verified on release, it can still be played on that device, as the base game has a “Playable” status.

This should give you a good overview of what to expect when War Sails launches. Just be aware that buying a ship will be quite expensive, ranging from 12,000 to 150,000 denars. If you’re curious about how the game actually plays, the developers have put together a helpful FAQ on Steam. Enjoy!

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2025-11-25 12:32