Mount & Blade Video Game Series (Mount & Blade)
A series of action-RPG games with arcade and strategy elements. The brand was created by Turkish studio TaleWorld with publishing from Swedish company Paradox Interactive.
The first installment of the series Mount&Blade was also the debut project of the development team led by Armagan Yavuz, Steve Negus and Cem Çimenbiçer. Open beta testing began in 2005, but it wasn't until 2008 that Paradox Interactive decided to commercially release the game. The production was met with mixed reviews from reviewers, but it gained quite a number of enthusiasts among players. This resulted in later special editions like Mount&Blade: With Fire and Sword (2009) or Mount&Blade: Wild Fields (2010), as well as the standalone expansion Mount&Blade: Warband (2010) and its add-on - Napoleonic Wars (2012). Encouraged by the commercial success of the series, the developers were also tempted to prepare further installments - With Fire & Sword: Caribbean and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
The individual games in the series are not connected by storyline. Their common denominator is an action set in the realities of one of the historical eras (e.g. the Middle Ages and the Napoleonic Wars). The player-controlled character traverses the lands in the company of an armed company, participates in battles and performs commissioned tasks. The game combines action-RPG, arcade and strategic elements.
A characteristic element of the series is the gameplay played in two modes. On the strategic map, time runs only when the player's team is on the move. A pause can be used at any time, which allows, among other things, to manage a squad, change equipment or visit a selected location. In action mode, the player controls the hero's actions by observing events from a first-person perspective (FPP) or third-person perspective (TPP).
An important step in the development of the series was the introduction of network multiplayer mode, which first appeared with the add-on Mount&Blade: Warband allowing to play battles involving up to 64 players.
Mount & Blade Series Evolution
2022
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
2010
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
2010
Mount & Blade: Warband
2009
Mount & Blade: Ogniem i Mieczem
2008
Mount & Blade
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
October 25, 2022
A sequel to the popular Mount & Blade game series, which skillfully combined action with strategy and RPG elements. The sequel was developed by the creators of the original game – Turkish developer TaleWorlds. The story throws you right into the dark Medieval Times, forcing you to adapt to that harsh reality. Two of the game's most characteristic features are the open world and complete freedom to your actions. In order to gain fame and fortune, you have to prove yourself as a tactician, a diplomat, and a fighter. Similarly to its predecessor, the game consists of two gameplay layers. The strategic layer is set on a map, where you travel from one place to another and plan your overall strategy. The other one is action – where you take part in dynamic battles, sitting on a horseback or on foot, with a wide array of various weapons at your disposal in either first or third person perspective.
Expansion Packs:
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
December 10, 2010
An enhanced version of Mount & Blade that takes the mechanics of the sandbox RPG by TaleWorlds into the reality of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, clearly drawing inspiration from the famous novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The gameplay still combines elements of action, strategy and role-playing games and is divided into two parts, so to say. The world is managed via a strategic map, and we can take action in either first- or third-person mode when necessary. Compared to the vanilla game, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword offers slightly improved graphics and AI of the enemy soldiers as well as several minor enhancements, including a myriad of previously unavailable quests. However, the biggest novelty is the introduction of a multiplayer mode which offers the possibility of fighting battles with our friends, thus making the game continue even after completing the story campaign.
Mount & Blade: Warband
March 30, 2010
A standalone expansion to Mount & Blade, a popular game by TaleWorlds Studios, which gained acclaim for being a unique combination of strategy game and action-RPG. The developers responded to community implementing an array of innovations and improvements to enrich the gameplay. First of all, artificial intelligence of commanders and vassals was significantly improved and the diplomacy options were expanded, giving you more control over your lands. Another thing that went through much improvement were the game’s visuals. However, the biggest novelty is the multiplayer gameplay for up to 64 people playing together in one of 7 different game modes. Warband features all locations present in the original Mount & Blade, as well as a brand new faction - the Sarranid Sultanate - and lots of new missions.
Expansion Packs:
- Mount & Blade: Warband - Napoleonic Wars April 19, 2012
- Mount & Blade: Warband - Viking Conquest December 11, 2014
Mount & Blade: Ogniem i Mieczem
December 4, 2009
A historical spin-off to the Mount & Blade series, developed in cooperation by three team: the Russian Snowberry Connection, Ukrainian Sich Studio, and the creators of the franchise, TaleWorlds Entertainment. Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword is set in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century, drawing inspiration from the works of a Polish novelist, Henryk Sienkiewicz. As per the series' tradition, we play the role of an adventurer trying to find his place in a world engulfed in conflicts. The gameplay is based on the original Mount & Blade, being a mix of RPG and strategy game. With Fire and Sword brings some novelties to the series: changes to the open-world environment, the introduction of firearms and historical formations (e.g. the famous Polish Hussars), as well as fictionalized side quests, often given by characters from Sienkiewicz's novels.
Mount & Blade
September 16, 2008
A unique combination of RPG mechanics with a strategy game, created as the debut project of an independent developer, TaleWorlds. The player assumes the role of an adventurer who arrives to Calradia, a realm divided into several rivaling kingdoms. What he does next depends completely on him. Mount & Blade does not offer a story campaign, rather giving the player the freedom of shaping his adventures. Initially, the hero has only the eponymous mount and blade, but in time he comes into possession of full combat equipment and an actual army, and even being given the option of becoming a vassal to one of Calradia’s rulers. Mount & Blade lets the player to move freely around the world’s map — in this view you get to travel to towns and villages, encounter enemy armies, and find mission targets. On the other hand, in towns and during battles you control your character like in a purebred RPG with TPP view. During battles the player not only fights along his soldiers, but also gets to command them. Among other Mount & Blade’s highlights we should mention expansive economy, character progression, variety of missions, and tournaments.
Mount & Blade Series News
„Take your time” Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord DLC delay is met with understanding from fans
The Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord DLC, War Sails, has been delayed until early Fall 2025. Thankfully, fans have been largely ive.
video games
May 29, 2025
Realm of Thrones 6.0 might be the best Bannerlord mod out there - and now it takes us even beyond the Wall
In the latest version of Realm of Thrones, we get to choose whether to the Night’s Watch or become a White Walker. This Bannerlord mod just keeps getting better.
video games
May 28, 2025
Naval combat comes to Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord via DLC this June
Today during the Future Games Showcase, a trailer for War Sails, the DLC for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord showcased naval combat and a new faction.
video games
March 20, 2025
Mount & Blades 2 Bannerlord’s devs are cooking something big for tomorrow
DLC, new game, or just a big update? Either way, Bannerlord fans are losing it.
video games
March 19, 2025
Medieval Europe in Bannerlord Now With Sami People
The great mod Europe Campaign Map for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord received a major update. Among other things, it added the Sami kingdom with a unique culture.
Files and Mods
January 15, 2024
Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord 2024 - What the Future Holds
New year means new Bannerlord content. What will happen in 2024? Let’s talk about it.
How to
January 5, 2024
Bannerlord Online Looks Like the Best Medieval MMO Available Right Now
The Bannerlord Online project is developing wonderfully. It's an ambitious mod that transforms Mount & Blade 2 into an MMORPG.
video games
November 30, 2023
Ancient Rome and Bannerlord are the Perfect Combination
Among the many mods for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, one of the most interesting is Eagle Rising: Dawn of an Empire. The project presents an ancient version of the land of Calradia.
video games
September 14, 2023
Bannerlord in Warhammer Universe; And It Already Works
A fan project called The Old Realms, which brings Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord to the Warhammer universe, is developing beautifully. Among other things, the new version has added text adventures.
video games
September 11, 2023
Bannerlord to Get Second Game of Thrones Mod; Based on HBO's Show
Another impressive modification is coming to Bannerlord. Project Ice & Fire - for that is its name - will bring the reality of the TV show Game of Thrones to the sandbox strategy RPG.
video games
August 24, 2023