
Beta e1.6.0 introduces a new Ironman mode, a comprehensive Crafting Orders system, revised cultural bonuses, and significant UI improvements to party and encyclopedia management.
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▲Buffs20
- Aserai
- Battania
- Reduced speed penalty in forests by 50%.→50% less %
- Increased sight range in forests by 15%.→15% bonus %
- Towns owned by Battanian rulers now produce +1 militia.→+1
- Empire
- Khuzait
- Recruiting and upgrading mounted troops is 10% cheaper.→10% cheaper %
- 25% production bonus to horses, mules, cows, and sheep in owned villages.→25% bonus %
- Sturgia
- Recruiting and upgrading infantry troops is 25% cheaper.→25% cheaper %
- Armies lose 20% less daily cohesion.→20% less %
- Vlandia
- Gain 5% more renown from battles.→5% more %
- Income while serving as a mercenary is increased by 15%.→15% more %
- 10% production bonus to villages bound to castles.→10% bonus %
- Character CreationStarting points now scale with age (e.g., age 50 starts with 8 FP and 4 AP).Base→Increased
- Stewardship
- Giving Hands:Discarded weapons can now be donated to troops to increase their experience.Foreseeable Future→Donate weapons for XP
- Paid in Promise:Discarded armors can now be donated to troops to increase their experience.Old effect→Donate armor for XP
- General
▼Nerfs9
- AseraiDaily wages for troops in the party are increased by 5%.→5% increase %
- BattaniaTown projects in settlements are built 10% slower.→10% slower %
- EmpireVillage hearths increase 20% slower.→20% less %
- KhuzaitTown tax income is reduced by 20%.→20% less %
- SturgiaRelationship penalties from kingdom decisions are increased by 20%.→20% more %
- VlandiaRecruiting lords to armies costs 20% more influence.→20% more %
- CraftingFree Build:XP and research points from Free Build have been greatly reduced to encourage using Orders.Standard→Greatly Reduced
- Campaign MapIntroduced a 10% speed penalty when traveling through deserts.0%→10% %
- GeneralDifficulty setting for reduced ally damage now only affects the player's party, not friendly AI agents.All allies→Player party only
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Patch history
- Patch Notes - WS v1.2.7 / BL v1.4.7Jul 8, 2026 · 1mo
Update focusing on naval raid quality-of-life improvements for War Sails and various stability fixes and crash resolutions for the base game.
+8→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.2.6 / BL v1.4.6Jun 11, 2026 · 2mo
Patch v1.2.6/1.4.6 focuses on stability improvements, crash fixes for coastal raids and sieges, and bug fixes for the War Sails expansion and base game.
−1→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.1.2 / BL v1.3.14Feb 3, 2026 · 6mo
This update focuses on stability improvements, fixing numerous crashes across battles and the campaign map, and adding new voiceovers for the War Sails expansion.
+2→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.7 / BL v1.3.11Dec 16, 2025 · 8mo
Patch v1.0.7/v1.3.11 focuses on naval storyline audio enhancements, ragdoll performance, and various stability fixes for both the War Sails expansion and the base game.
+3→ - Beta Patch Notes - WS v1.1.0 / BL v1.3.12Dec 12, 2025 · 8mo
Beta Patch WS v1.1.0 / BL v1.3.12 focuses heavily on refining the War Sails naval expansion, improving ship controls, boarding mechanics, and storyline quests, while also updating hideout missions and shield balancing in the base game.
+9−1→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.6 / BL v1.3.10Dec 8, 2025 · 8mo
A maintenance update focusing on stability, crash fixes for the War Sails expansion, and general polish for the base game.
+2→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.5 / BL v1.3.9Dec 2, 2025 · 8mo
Updates for War Sails and Bannerlord focusing on naval storyline refinements, family member recovery fixes, and stability improvements.
+3→ - Patch Notes - WS v1.0.4 / BL v1.3.8Nov 29, 2025 · 8mo
Updates to the War Sails expansion and base game focusing on naval cargo capacity, troop balancing, and stability fixes.
+3−3→
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