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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails
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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails

Dec 10, 2025 1:20 AM Jordan Keats

Pro

  • Engaging naval mechanics enhance gameplay variety.
  • Exciting new challenges and territories to explore.
  • Potential to draw in new players to the series.

Con

  • Naval battles can be repetitive, focused mainly on pirate-hunting.
  • Shorter naval story compared to original campaign.
  • Requires a new campaign, restricting integration with existing progress.

Review

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails introduces players to the thrilling world of naval warfare, expanding the game’s horizons with new mechanics and challenging experiences. While the naval battles add a refreshing twist to the established gameplay, the overall excitement is somewhat dampened by their repetitive nature and the necessity to start afresh for a new campaign. Many players find themselves longing for richer content within naval experiences, but the expansion successfully maintains the essence that makes Bannerlord appealing. War Sails opens up possibilities for further development within the series, catering to both returning fans and newcomers, although it ultimately feels like it falls short of its full potential.

Background information

Reviewers have praised War Sails for expanding the Bannerlord experience without losing its core appeal, highlighting its fun naval battles and engaging mechanics. However, criticisms have emerged regarding the content's depth and the short nature of the new story. While IGN France applauds its successful extensions to gameplay, gamers like those from Gamersky feel the expansion lacks substantial additions, leaning towards a simpler pirate-hunting experience.

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