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Build a clan in a medieval sandbox, trading and forging your way from lone fighter to army commander in real-time battles.
Released 25 Oct 2022
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A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Developed by TaleWorlds Entertainment · Published by TaleWorlds Entertainment
In Calradia, a land divided among rival kingdoms, create a character and set out to establish a clan. Choose your own path through the sandbox, from taking work as a mercenary to seeking land and influence.
Recruit troops and companions, travel between settlements, trade goods, craft weapons, and take on quests or fight in tournaments. On the battlefield, fight in first or third person while giving orders to your soldiers in real-time clashes and sieges.
Develop your character and clan, manage settlements, and take part in kingdom politics as your influence grows. The game also offers multiplayer PvP modes, while its modding tools and Steam Workshop support player-made changes.
Players who enjoy Bannerlord often point to its large-scale battles, hands-on combat, and freedom to shape a campaign—from building a small party to commanding armies and pursuing different roles. Some also value the stories that emerge from clan and family progression, and the range of experiences available through mods. Reviews also repeatedly criticize the shallow political systems, repetitive later stages, AI, and technical or mod-compatibility problems, so enthusiasm for the core sandbox is often mixed with frustration about its depth and reliability.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 50 |
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| Players | 1–500 |
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| Multiplayer | The provided information confirms single-player and online PvP. Official multiplayer includes ranked matchmaking, casual game modes, and player-hosted servers via dedicated server files. Reviews mention named PvP modes including Captain, Siege, Skirmish, and TDM; no official co-op campaign is confirmed. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The game supports modding via the Bannerlord Modding Kit and Steam Workshop. Reviews indicate mods are a major part of multiplayer activity, with examples including cRPG and reports that modded multiplayer can be more active than native multiplayer. Mods can add large-scale battles and persistent-character PvP experiences. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 77/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
