Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

For players drawn to tactical rpg games, large scale strategy, and grounded fantasy, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord constructs a deep medieval sandbox where plans matter. Developed and published by TaleWorlds Entertainment and released on October 25, 2022, this Action, Strategy, RPG, and Simulation hybrid lets commanders design a clan economy, build caravans, and craft influence before committing to battle. Its campaign invites careful preparation—constructing fiefs, upgrading castles, and engineering sieges—while the real time clashes reward smart formations and an Order of Battle that can be tailored like a blueprint. Smithing expands customization, allowing the crafting of bespoke blades to fit a team’s design. On PC and Windows, robust mod support and performance scalability favor long sessions of planning and iteration. Frequently cited in strategy games reviews and roundups of best strategy games to play, Bannerlord offers a space to create, manage, and leave a mark on a living world.