Paradox Interactive and Taleworlds Entertainment have announced an expansion to the action RPG Mount & Blade.
Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword features gameplay additions such as fully customizable troops, new siege options, and an exciting new age of weaponry. It is set for a Q2 2011 release.
“This is a fantastic addition to the Mount & Blade franchise,” says Armagan Yavuz, Lead Developer & Founder of Taleworlds Entertainment. “The features included in With Fire and Sword fulfil many of our fans’ requests.”
With Fire & Sword also builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield, opening up new play-styles and options.
Players can also utilize explosives for taking out groups of foes or to breach castle walls. In addition to the enhanced singleplayer mode, With Fire and Sword also provides a host of original multiplayer content including the new Captain Mode which allows players to control their own forces in online matches.