Mount and Blade is an Action Strategy RPG originally released in 2008. Developed by TaleWorld’s Entertainment, it is set in medieval times and features real-time battles. Despite initial mixed reception among critics, the game gained a prolific fan base. The community has been praised by the developers themselves for “having some of the best mods in a computer game.” Fans continue to provide mods to titles.
Is Bannerlord available on Game Pass?
It released two stand-alone expansions in 2010 and 2011. Mount and Blade: Warband was the 2010 title and added to the original title by adding multiplayer. It expanded on its current systems, including adding a faction while fixing several issues from the original. It eventually got DLC and was ported to PlayStation 4 and Xbox 360. The 2011 title Mount and Blade: With Fire and Sword is a spin-off title with a new story loosely based on a novel.
Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord Faction Units Guide
With the sequel, Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord initially releasing in early access in 2020, there was renewed interest in the franchise. While the game is available to purchase, there may be a better avenue available to some.
Is Mount and Blade on Game Pass?
The Microsoft-based subscription service “Game Pass” features hundreds of titles spanning multiple genres. Games come and go monthly, while first-party games tend to be permanent fixtures.
Warband was offered on Game Pass from July 2020 to January 2022. Bannerlord is not available on Game Pass. After Warband was removed, no titles in the series can be played through Game Pass.
