full-scale naval battles! Mount & Blade II: War Sails : expansion release date: November 26

 

Battle Preparation Screen

Ships can be arranged in a similar manner to standard battles, allowing you to divide your forces into eight groups.
There are eight ships in total during gameplay, and each one shows its current health and crew count.

Each ship’s crew is composed of melee and ranged infantry units (including throwers and archers).
Since horses cannot be mounted on ships, cavalry troops are automatically converted to infantry.

After the deployment is complete, the battle begins as the sails unfurl and the ships advance across the water.

Each warship can be armed with ballistae that launch iron bolts and siege catapults.Weapons not directly operated by the player are automatically controlled by A.I. units.

Each projectile is capable of damaging both the hull and the crew.
Beyond ranged weaponry, players can also take the helm themselves to execute a ramming strike against the flank of an enemy warship.

Enemy warships suffering critical hull damage will eventually sink, leaving their crew adrift or slain in the sea.

When you approach an enemy ship at close range, press R to deploy your crew and board the opposing vessel.

When a close-quarters assault begins, your soldiers use ladders to storm the enemy deck, and the player can even swim through the water to board the hostile ship personally.

Once a boarding assault is initiated, your troops will climb the ladders to invade the enemy ship, while the player can also swim across to board the vessel manually.

Cutting loose (X) so we can get straight back into the fight.

Depending on the flow of battle, the player can sever the ropes linking their ship to an enemy vessel and reposition to a different area.

A key highlight of the new War Sails mode is the ability to launch flaming arrows, adding a new layer of strategy to naval combat.

Even after falling overboard, surviving characters can swim across the sea and climb aboard a nearby enemy or friendly vessel.

As in traditional sieges and field battles, the engagement concludes once the enemy is wiped out or their morale collapses, forcing them to retreat. After the fight, players can manage and dispose of captured prisoners.

The available ships and troop compositions differ by culture, giving certain factions — such as the seafaring Nords. a notable edge in naval engagements.

War Sails is officially set to launch on November 26 as a Steam DLC.
Following the 1.3 update, players can look forward to enhanced A.I., refined mechanics, and a fresh, immersive take on large-scale battles.

When playing under the new DLC and version, previously saved games and user mods will require updates to match War Sails compatibility.
In the meantime, certain inconveniences — like character customization limitations — can be partially resolved using the Bannerlord 1.3 cheat page.

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