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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 10, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 10, 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 10, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 10, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|mount-blade-warband|78}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mount-blade-warband|69}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open world, RPG, Strategy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Mount & Blade }} | ||
|steam appid = 48700 | |steam appid = 48700 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 48705, 321300 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207666913 | |gogcom id = 1207666913 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207666923, 1207666933 | |gogcom id side = 1207666923, 1207666933 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = Mount & Blade: Warband | + | |hltb = 6240 |
| − | |mobygames = | + | |lutris = mount-blade-warband |
| + | |strategywiki = Mount&Blade: Warband | ||
| + | |mobygames = 46152 | ||
|wikipedia = Mount & Blade: Warband | |wikipedia = Mount & Blade: Warband | ||
|winehq = 80904 | |winehq = 80904 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = OS X and Linux versions are currently suffering from frequent crashes on high graphics settings.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/48700/discussions/0/45350791459137130/|title=Steam Community|date=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=GeneralFailer|date=10 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Default installation requires Steam (see [[#Play without Steam (Windows)|Play without Steam]]). | GOG.com | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Default installation requires Steam (see [[#Play without Steam (Windows)|Play without Steam]]). | GOG.com | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | disc, activation | Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. CIS/Russian retail can be activated on [[GOG.com]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/breclaim_your_gamesb_drmfree Reclaim your games. DRM-Free! ● GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc, activation | Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. CIS/Russian retail can be activated on [[GOG.com]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/breclaim_your_gamesb_drmfree Reclaim your games. DRM-Free! ● GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Warband | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Warband | activation | Optional Steam unlock. Can be bundled with Napoleonic Wars. | Steam | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | mount-blade-warband | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1802-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | mount_blade_warband | DRM-free, key | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | mount-blade-warband | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | mount-blade-warband | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 48700 | Steam | Can be [[#Play without Steam (Windows)|played without Steam]] using the CD key link in the client. | download | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pfzc53pvtdb | DRM-free | DRM-free after being copied to any other folder. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 48700 | Steam, key | Can be [[#Play without Steam (Windows)|played without Steam]] using the CD key link in the client. | download | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228085120/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/PC/Games|title=Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace|date=20 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | mount-blade-warband-taleworlds | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} All versions except GOG.com require one-time activation. Each serial key can activate | + | {{++}} Free demo is available [https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/mount-blade-warband-demo-zu-version-1132-zum-download,2314323.html here] (German site, but the demo is in English). |
| + | {{ii}} All versions except GOG.com require one-time activation. Each serial key can activate the game twice in a 60-day period. The game may need to be re-authenticated if the computer hardware changes. If the game is not authenticated, it will play in demo mode with game time limited to 30 game days. If the computer with the game does not have Internet access, the game can be manually authenticated. | ||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Napoleonic Wars | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Napoleonic Wars | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete binkplay.exe|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete binkplay.exe|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
#Go to the installation folder. | #Go to the installation folder. | ||
| − | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|binkplay.exe}}. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Play without using Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Play without using Steam|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Download and install the [https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Warband | + | # Download and install the [https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Warband full installer]. |
| − | # Open Steam | + | # Open Steam and go to Mount & Blade: Warband in the Library. |
| − | + | # Right-click on it, choose "Manage" and then "Show CD Key". Copy the key to the clipboard. | |
| − | # | + | # Run the non-Steam version of Warband and click Activate when prompted. |
| − | # Run the non-Steam Warband | ||
# Enter the key from Steam. | # Enter the key from Steam. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Mount&Blade Warband\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Mount&Blade Warband\}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
| − | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/MBWarband/}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.mbwarband/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Product keys are stored in | + | {{ii}} Product keys are stored in {{registry|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\MountAndBladeWarbandKeys}} on Windows. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Mount&Blade Warband Savegames\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Mount&Blade Warband Savegames\}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} |
| − | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/MBWarband/Savegames/}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.mbwarband/Savegames/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Mount & Blade Warband launcher settings.png|Launcher video settings.}} | {{Image|Mount & Blade Warband launcher settings.png|Launcher video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Mount & Blade Warband video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Mount & Blade Warband video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mount-blade-warband/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mount-blade-warband/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Set in launcher (enabled by default). | |vsync notes = Set in launcher (enabled by default). | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = The space bar's function on the map view can not be remapped. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Audio== | |
| − | + | {{Audio | |
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| − | ==Audio | ||
| − | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and volume. | |separate volume notes = Music and volume. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Turkish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Servers can optionally use Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) protection. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = 200 | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = true | ||
| + | |online play players = 200 | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = false | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = true | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = true | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = true | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = Use the [https://www.taleworlds.com/en/Games/Warband/Download Dedicated Server Files]. | ||
| + | |direct ip = false | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
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|play area room-scale = | |play area room-scale = | ||
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Crash on launch=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|rgl_config.txt}} from {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Mount&Blade Warband|folder}}|ref={{cn|January 2023}}|fix=}} |
| − | === | + | ===Crashes while loading=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enable "Load Textures on Demand" and decrease texture detail|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable "Load Textures on Demand" in the game's settings and decrease texture detail|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 7, 8, 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 7, 8, 9.0c |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Set in launcher. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = Currently on Steam as beta which can be opt-in by using <code>betapassword</code> access code.<ref name="64-bit beta">[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mount-blade-warband-now-has-a-64bit-beta-for-linux-should-fix-numerous-issues.12891 Mount & Blade: Warband Now Has A 64bit Beta For Linux - GamingOnLinux]</ref> | |macos app notes = Currently on Steam as beta which can be opt-in by using <code>betapassword</code> access code.<ref name="64-bit beta">[https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mount-blade-warband-now-has-a-64bit-beta-for-linux-should-fix-numerous-issues.12891 Mount & Blade: Warband Now Has A 64bit Beta For Linux - GamingOnLinux]</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = Currently on Steam as beta which can be opt-in by using <code>betapassword</code> access code.<ref name="64-bit beta"/> | |linux executable notes = Currently on Steam as beta which can be opt-in by using <code>betapassword</code> access code.<ref name="64-bit beta"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Mods=== | ||
| + | Extract mods to the {{file|Modules|folder}} folder, then select the mod from the drop down menu in the launcher. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} [https://www.nexusmods.com/mbwarband/mods/1761/ Battle Size Changer] - increases the limit of how many troops can be on screen at once to anywhere from 150 to 1000. It is best to stay below 300, as higher values may cause performance issues. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Floris Modpack - [https://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,148140.0.html Floris Modpack] is a comprehensive modpack. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| + | |minCPU2 = AMD 2.5 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 100 MB |
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| − | |recCPU = 2. | + | |recOS = XP or greater |
| + | |recCPU = Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | ||
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9600 | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
|recVRAM = 128 MB | |recVRAM = 128 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = El Capitan 10.11 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600M | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = ATi Radeon 2400 or better | ||
| + | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minaudio = Standard audio | ||
| + | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| TaleWorlds Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Paradox Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 30, 2010 |
| macOS (OS X) | July 10, 2014 |
| Linux | July 10, 2014 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 78 |
| IGDB | 69 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Open world, RPG, Strategy |
| Series | Mount & Blade |
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| Mount & Blade | |
|---|---|
| Mount & Blade | 2008 |
| Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword | 2009 |
| Mount & Blade: Warband | 2010 |
| Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord | 2022 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game needs a fix to work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later (see API for details).
Mount & Blade: Warband is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person open world, RPG and strategy game in the Mount & Blade series.
OS X and Linux versions are currently suffering from frequent crashes on high graphics settings.[1][2]
General information
- Developer Forums
- Publisher Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Mount Fan Blade
- Mount & Blade Nexus
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Default installation requires Steam (see Play without Steam). | |
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| Retail | |
Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. CIS/Russian retail can be activated on GOG.com.[3] | |
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| Developer website | |
Optional Steam unlock. Can be bundled with Napoleonic Wars. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Microsoft Store | |
DRM-free after being copied to any other folder. | |
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| Steam | |
Can be played without Steam using the CD key link in the client. | |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
[4] | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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- Free demo is available here (German site, but the demo is in English).
- All versions except GOG.com require one-time activation. Each serial key can activate the game twice in a 60-day period. The game may need to be re-authenticated if the computer hardware changes. If the game is not authenticated, it will play in demo mode with game time limited to 30 game days. If the computer with the game does not have Internet access, the game can be manually authenticated.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Napoleonic Wars | |
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| Viking Conquest | |
Essential improvements
Patches
The latest patch is Version 1.172. Online play requires using the latest version. The Steam version already has this patch.
Skip intro videos
| Delete binkplay.exe[citation needed] |
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Play without Steam (Windows)
- This only works for the Windows version.
| Play without using Steam[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Mount&Blade Warband\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/MBWarband/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.mbwarband/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
- Product keys are stored in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MountAndBladeWarbandKeyson Windows.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Mount&Blade Warband Savegames\ |
| Microsoft Store | |
| macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/MBWarband/Savegames/ |
| Linux | $HOME/.mbwarband/Savegames/ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Xbox Cloud |
Video
Launcher video settings.
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | UI is stretched to fill the screen. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Set in launcher or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed hide menus for best effects. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set in launcher (enabled by default). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate cap is fully configurable. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | The space bar's function on the map view can not be remapped. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and volume. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Game dialogs are text-only. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Language is set in Launcher (Configure, Game).
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Turkish |
Network
- Servers can optionally use Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) protection.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 200 | |||
| Online play | 200 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | Use the Dedicated Server Files. | |
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Game is on official list but not yet confirmed to be 3D yet. |
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Issues fixed
Crash on launch
Delete rgl_config.txt from %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Mount&Blade Warband[citation needed]
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Crashes while loading
| Enable "Load Textures on Demand" in the game's settings and decrease texture detail[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7, 8, 9.0c | Set in launcher. |
| OpenGL | OS X and Linux only.[citation needed] |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | Currently on Steam as beta which can be opt-in by using betapassword access code.[5] |
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| Linux | Currently on Steam as beta which can be opt-in by using betapassword access code.[5] |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
Extract mods to the Modules folder, then select the mod from the drop down menu in the launcher.
- Battle Size Changer - increases the limit of how many troops can be on screen at once to anywhere from 150 to 1000. It is best to stay below 300, as higher values may cause performance issues.
- Floris Modpack - Floris Modpack is a comprehensive modpack.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | XP or greater |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD 2.5 GHz |
Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | El Capitan 10.11 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600M ATi Radeon 2400 or better |
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| Sound (audio device) | Standard audio | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, SteamOS | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ |
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| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600GT ATI Radeon 2400 or better |
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| Sound (audio device) | Standard audio | |
References
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:GeneralFailer on 10 March 2016
- ↑ Reclaim your games. DRM-Free! ● GOG.com
- ↑ Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace - last accessed on 20 August 2022
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Mount & Blade: Warband Now Has A 64bit Beta For Linux - GamingOnLinux