Taleworlds has deployed a dual update targeting both the base game and the recently released expansion. If you have been struggling with specific naval missions or encountering stability issues during kingdom management, patch v1.3.5 for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and v1.0.1 for War Sails address these roadblocks directly.
War Sails Balance Changes
For those diving into the new naval content, the most significant gameplay tweak in version 1.0.1 involves the storyline mission featuring Fahda. It seems the difficulty spike here was a bit too vertical for many captains. The developers have reduced both the speed and hit points of Fahda's ship during the ramming mission.
This nerf should make the objective far more manageable. Previously, catching the vessel required near-perfect maneuvering, often leading to frustration rather than satisfaction. Now, you should be able to complete the objective without needing to exploit the AI's pathing just to land a hit.
Additionally, a specific crash that occurred when initiating town parleys from sea or river tiles has been resolved. Attempting diplomacy from the water should no longer send you back to the desktop.
What fixes are in Bannerlord v1.3.5?
The base game update focuses heavily on technical stability and crash prevention. One of the more obscure bugs fixed involved the game crashing when players used the Space button to quickly exit a conversation on PC. If you're the type of lord who mashes skip during dialogue to get back to the action, this fix is specifically for you.
Here are the key technical fixes implemented in this update:
- Peace Vote Stability: Fixed a crash that occurred when a kingdom was eliminated while a peace vote was active. This is crucial for late-game play where kingdoms rise and fall rapidly.
- Loading Responsiveness: Shifted a specific loading operation to a different thread to prevent the game from becoming unresponsive during transitions.
- Quick Talk Fix: Resolved the crash triggered by using the Space key to exit conversations.
These updates are live now across supported platforms. While these aren't massive content drops, they smooth out the jagged edges of the recent expansion launch, letting you focus on conquering Calradia rather than fighting the game engine.