Horns sound, ravens flock. The empire is torn apart by war. New kingdoms are being formed outside its borders. Grab your sword, put on your armor, summon your henchmen, and set out to claim glory on the battlefields of Kalradia. Seize power and create a new world on the ruins of the old. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is the long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed fusion of medieval combat simulator and role-playing game, Mount & Blade: Warband.Create and develop a character that suits your playstyle and take part in exploring, raiding, and conquering a vast medieval world where every playthrough is different. Recruit armies, engage in politics, trade, craft weapons, recruit companions, and manage your fiefdom to establish your clan's position among the Kalradia nobility. Mount & Blade's deep yet intuitive, skill-based directional combat system allows you to command and fight alongside your troops in first or third person and engage in massive battles in real-time. Test your skills against players from all over the world in player-versus-player multiplayer, including ranked and casual games, or create your own server with Mount & Blade II's dedicated server files. Customize the game for a unique adventure using Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord - Modding Kit and share your creations with others via the Steam Workshop.