Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Gets Naval Battles Expansion — First Reviews of the War Sails DLC Appear

After a series of delays, the expansion has finally reached players.

The creators of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord have recently launched the paid expansion War Sails. It introduces new gameplay systems — players can now take part in naval combat. The update adds 18 distinct ship classes.

For the new combat system, the team implemented a realistic wind-and-water physics model: you can engage enemy vessels from a distance, ram them, or board from multiple approaches.

Naval engagements also affect sieges: armies can now bring fleets to establish a blockade and prevent a besieged city from being resupplied by sea.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – War Sails has earned “Very Positive” user reviews on Steam.

Some players have reported technical issues. For example, one community member shared a tip for getting the game to run:

Source: iXBT.games