Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord has finally been unleashed into Early Access, meaning we can all get our hands on more plotting, more combat, and more medieval action. This sequel to the original Mount and Blade games has been hotly anticipated throughout recent years, with fans clamouring for news throughout its development. Finally though, it’s here. Blending together RPG, strategy, and simulation, Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord is a game you can immerse yourself in for many months and years to come.

If the game has passed you by or if you’re just needing to know key information about the game, here’s everything you need to know to get up to speed and start carving out your own medieval fiefdom.

Release Date

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord released onto Steam Early Access on the 30th of March, 2020. The final release date has yet to be announced, with developers Taleworlds Entertainment stating that they expect it to be in Early Access for at least a year. This means that for the final, full release of the game, we shouldn’t be looking any nearer than 2021.

Trailers

With the game being announced way back in 2012 and shown off at a few events, you can almost see the development of the game take shape before your eyes through the various trailers. First up, the announcement teaser:

You can also check out some siege combat from 2016’s E3:

In 2017 Taleworlds Entertainment showed off a battle between Battania and the Empire in the new Captain Mode:

The campaign got its own teaser trailer during 2018’s Gamescom:

And finally, bringing us up to date, here’s the Early Access trailer:

System Requirements

Is your system tough enough to withstand colossal siege warfare? Check out the Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord System Requirements here:

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 7 (64-bit only)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
• Memory: 6 GB RAM
• Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2GB
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Additional Notes: Integrated GPUs require additional 2GB of system RAM. These estimates may change during final release.

Recommended Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only)
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Additional Notes: These estimates may change during final release.

Platforms

No other platforms other than PC have been announced for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, meaning if you’re a PC player this is targeted and optimised directly for you. However, as we go into the next generation of consoles later this year and into 2021, we’ll see if Mount and Blade makes the jump to console.

Now you should be armed with everything you need to dive into the meticulous medieval simulation that is Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord. For further information, articles, and much more, be sure to head over to our Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord hub.