Beta e1.6.2 focuses on stability with numerous crash fixes, combat performance optimizations, and significant quality-of-life improvements to UI, quests, and diplomacy.
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▲Buffs6
- SpearsSpears with handles of 230 base length and above now support the bracing feature, improving defensive capabilities against cavalry.→Enabled
- CrossbowIncreased the speed of crossbows, likely reducing reload time or handling delay.35→55
- Minor FactionsSignificantly increased the frequency of minor faction hero spawns, making these factions grow much faster.10% per week→10% per day %
- Combat AISpear Bracing:AI agents are now capable of using spear bracing, making enemy infantry lines more dangerous.→Enabled
- General
- Optimized combat performance, reduced CPU memory usage, and improved audio performance.
- Implemented a level progression and customization system where players earn loot to unlock cosmetic items.→Added
▼Nerfs1
- Combat AIKicks:Kicks can now be interrupted by taking damage, reducing the reliability of kicks as a crowd-control tool.Uninterruptible→Interruptible
✚Bug fixes2
◆Other changes2
- Northern Grip Wood Two HandedUpdated to tier 3 and now requires 1 Wrought Iron and 1 Hardwood for crafting.→3
- GeneralAdded an 800 unit step for Battle Size options between 600 and 1000.600, 1000→800 added
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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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V1.4.1.2 - Update 4, Patch 1, Hotfix 2 - 17th August
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