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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (64-bit only) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel® UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2 Go / AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2 Go Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Les cartes graphiques intégrées nécessitent 2 Go de RAM supplémentaires. Ces estimations peuvent changer d'ici la sortie du jeu.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit only) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3 Go / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Ces estimations peuvent changer d'ici la sortie du jeu.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

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Released October 25, 2022
sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (123 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 294,665 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 77/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
49,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

With over 426 players dedicating more than 25 hours to the game, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord clearly has a strong capacity to engage its audience. The game's post-release reception remains strong, with 87% positive reviews out of 488 sampled, and an overall positive review rate of 88%. Gameplay dominates the praise, with 54 positive mentions out of 76

What it's about: Un RPG d'action et de stratégie. Créez un personnage, usez de diplomatie, commercez, créez et conquérez dans un large bac à sable médiéval. Levez des armées et combattez à leurs côtés dans de vastes batailles en temps réel utilisant un système de combat complet et intuitif basé sur les compétences.

In-game

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« juste a voir mon temps de jeu pour comprendre tous le potentiel avec les mods. un vrai régale »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 856 h played1
« jeux tout simplement formidable »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 439 h played1
« Excellent game. Only thing missing is a Co-op campaign mode. If it had that it would be the best game ever made. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 457 h played7621
« Love the game, but good (banner)lord, it's looks ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ awful. 80% of the women look like Golum wearing a wig made from a dog's tail, and when I line up my men in formation I feel like I'm about to teach a special ed class. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 546 h played15411
« Where bannerlord has improved over warband is the battle sizes, animations, and map. Im just disappointed in the lack of depth, diplomacy, and kingdom control. I also wish there were more quests, random encounters, and roguery gameplay. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 279 h played111
« If this game had better AI, Diplomacy system and some drama in relations it would have been the greatest game ever made. emphasis on better AI. Did I mention better AI? »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 158 h played1
« Il y en a marre que vos mise a jour détruise nos parties avec des mods en cours . Nous sommes obliger de recommencer a zéro . Beaucoup de jeu après une mise a jour ne bloque pas les mods . Cela est très énervent »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 306 h played1
« I love this game. But developers do nothing with it. Updates are very poor. They don't listen to community. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 316 h played1152
« Wont load 9 out of 10 times and when it does all characther models are messed up »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 162 h played1
« Horrendous loading times and/or constant freezes even with SSD. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 24 h played1
« Depuis l'installation du DLC, plantage récurrent sans raison (0 mods) Bref je déconseille l'installation du DLC »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 304 h played
« It's an alright medieval sandbox game. Just a bit rough around the edges with a lot of room for improvement or missing things to expand upon or address. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 786 h played1

In players' words

« juste a voir mon temps de jeu pour comprendre tous le potentiel avec les mods. un vrai régale »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 856 h played1
« Il y en a marre que vos mise a jour détruise nos parties avec des mods en cours . Nous sommes obliger de recommencer a zéro . Beaucoup de jeu après une mise a jour ne bloque pas les mods . Cela est très énervent »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 306 h played1
« jeux tout simplement formidable »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 439 h played1
« I love this game. But developers do nothing with it. Updates are very poor. They don't listen to community. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 316 h played1152
« Excellent game. Only thing missing is a Co-op campaign mode. If it had that it would be the best game ever made. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 457 h played7621
« Wont load 9 out of 10 times and when it does all characther models are messed up »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 162 h played1
« Love the game, but good (banner)lord, it's looks ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ awful. 80% of the women look like Golum wearing a wig made from a dog's tail, and when I line up my men in formation I feel like I'm about to teach a special ed class. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 546 h played15411
« Horrendous loading times and/or constant freezes even with SSD. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 24 h played1
« Where bannerlord has improved over warband is the battle sizes, animations, and map. Im just disappointed in the lack of depth, diplomacy, and kingdom control. I also wish there were more quests, random encounters, and roguery gameplay. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 279 h played111
« Depuis l'installation du DLC, plantage récurrent sans raison (0 mods) Bref je déconseille l'installation du DLC »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 304 h played
« If this game had better AI, Diplomacy system and some drama in relations it would have been the greatest game ever made. emphasis on better AI. Did I mention better AI? »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 158 h played1
« It's an alright medieval sandbox game. Just a bit rough around the edges with a lot of room for improvement or missing things to expand upon or address. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 786 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=76
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=21
Stability / bugs
5 % pos · n=19
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
60 % pos · n=5
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7654616
Content / longevity211416
Stability / bugs191018
Story / writing8602
Performance7007
Graphics / art6600
Multiplayer5302
Value for money3201
Interface / UX2002
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 112 h on median; those who dislike it: 181 h.

<2h
40 % (n=5)
2-10h
73 % (n=11)
10-25h
89 % (n=46)
>25h
88 % (n=426)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Gameplay is a major strength, with 54 positive mentions out of 76
  • Graphics are widely appreciated, with 6 positive mentions out of 6
  • The game's content is enjoyable for many, with 14 positive mentions out of 21

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are a significant concern, with 7 negative mentions out of 7
  • Bugs are a common complaint, with 18 negative mentions out of 19
  • The user interface is criticized, with 2 negative mentions out of 2

Who is it for?

Fans of action-packed RPGs and simulation games will enjoy Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, particularly those who appreciate medieval settings and strategic combat. With its high replay value and engaging gameplay, this game is suitable for players looking for a challenging and immersive experience.

Is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 88% of 294,665 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is a major strength. Current price: 49,99€.

Verdict

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a well-received game with a strong focus on gameplay and strategy. While it has some notable flaws, including performance issues and bugs, the game's engaging gameplay and enjoyable content make it a great choice for fans of the genre. With its very positive overall reception and high playtime statistics, this game is a solid recommendation for players looking for a medieval RPG experience.

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