Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails

There are some interesting ideas in War Sails but there's a good reason why naval warfare was never a core part of the Bannerlord package. Sea battles just aren't that appealing, lacking any kind of rewarding strategic depth or enjoyability. However, for those wanting a fresh way of tackling the campaign map, War Sails introduces new tactical opportunities and a layer of ship management some Bannerlord players will find themselves engrossed in. In short, this isn't a must-buy expansion and for new players we'd recommend sticking with the base game.

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails, while a decent expansion in its own right, doesn't add enough content to justify its lofty price.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – War Sails is a strong addition for Bannerlord veterans looking to expand their sandbox experience. The DLC offers meaningful choices, enriches gameplay, and adds substantial content through progression opportunities, skills, and equipment.

If you’re into Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, then War Sails is a no-brainer purchase.

Finally, there's the option to sail the seas. Just watch out for pirates! The new naval story is fun, but short, but it adds variety to the original campaign. The naval battles are great. It's a shame, though, that they can't be inserted into a previously played campaign - you have to start a new one.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - War Sails adds surprisingly little of real substance. With the Nords in such a weak state in the current build, naval battles amount to little more than pirate-hunting, leaving the whole expansion feeling rather flavorless.

War Sails opens a new chapter in our journey with Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. This expansion, which focuses on the sea, has some areas that need balancing, but it has transformed the game and significantly increased the potential for future development. It offers a refreshing experience for established players and a chance to draw new players into the world of Mount & Blade.

Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord – War Sails does everything a DLC for a game like this should. It doesn’t just add new mechanics to the game, but forever changes how the game is played, overhauling the entire experience into something fresh and exciting even for the most veteran of Bannerlord players.

War Sails is a massive DLC that brings our beloved Bannerlord gameplay to the seas. Now you have a valid reason to start a new save file.