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Patch Notes v1.0.469222026-04-29v1.0.46922 Major Fixed the load save crash Fixed the cart escort crash and several major issues linked to it Fixed the Drombach scientist quest Fixed the crash at Rigel’s taverns entrance Fixed the missing Hierophante in the last quest of Lombelle Minor Fixed the treasure maps that didn’t complete when the object is found Fixed the Werewolf’s Licking Wounds skill Fixed the candidate contract that doesn’t complete And more…
Patch Notes v1.0.468902026-04-28v1.0.46890 Major Fixed game crash after delivering a prisoner Fixed refugees in Tiltren that wasn’t moving or attacking in battle Fixed freeze at Brigga and Ormance champion’s battle turn Fixed crash at Jarl Sven battle beginning Removed Lombelle from the starter regions Fixed flee in Beast’s battle in Brigga Fixed crash when crossbowman transforms into werewolf Fixed crash during fishing tutorial in Lombelle Minor Fixed NPC’s missing outfit icons Fixed minors collisions issues in some cart escort battles Fixed Lombelle’s Bard staying in prison after being recruited Balanced chaos gain & loss in Fires in the Capital And more… Known Issues to
Patch Notes v1.0.468622026-04-24HOTFIX V1.0.46862 Bugfix Save - Fixed loading save issues Belerion - Fixed major docking issues Known Issues Belerion - Docking still has some minor issues
Wartales: Fires in the Capital - Out Now2026-04-23https://store.steampowered.com/app/4490120/Wartales__Contract_Fires_in_the_Capital/ Gameplay Trailer Fires in the Capital Features Explore Isandrin to figure out what could be behind the growing unrest and chaos in the city. General Maxim is a divisive person and your task will be to make sure this political division doesn't tear the city apart. Manage Chaos by fighting rioters and troublemakers in a new battle type with a special victory condition. Chaos will be reduced by your success (or rise from your failure) to handle the situation! Restore Order with some propaganda work. Getting rid of bad posters plastered everywhere and posting some
Fires in the Capital - Feature Overview2026-04-15Jump at the centre of a political game in the capital city of Edoran. Isandrin is a city wide setting like you haven’t seen in Wartales for a while, adding everything that makes such a setting different from the rural regions. The seat of the Empire breeds intrigue, conspiracy, and shadowy power plays. The Legion appointed a new puppet to strengthen their hold on the Capital, but he has other ideas in mind. As the young General Maxim reshapes the Capital through bold reforms, it is up to you to restore order and figure out how to bring lasting stability to Isandrin. This unique situation is represented by a chaos bar at the top of your User I
Fires in the Capital - Reveal2026-03-23Greetings Mercenaries, We are delighted to reveal our next DLC Fires in the Capital, releasing next month. Isandrin, eternal capital of the Edoran Empire and proud heart of the Legion, has long stood as a symbol of order and dominion. Its banners fly over a city built on discipline, faith, and conquest. Yet even this bastion now trembles from within. Unrest in Isandrin is more than rumor. Chaos can be felt, seen, and measured in the life of its streets. As tensions spread, the capital grows harsher. Prices surge, contracts vanish, riots erupt, districts close, and danger follows you even within the walls… You are hired to restore order in the
Patch Notes v1.0.459612026-03-11v1.0.45961 Bugfixes Fixed Werewolves to be captured properly Fixed Wrath of the Tulles quest completed mark Fixed Tavern leaderboard rank and stars Fixed Tavern reward recipes Fixed The Beast escape objective Known Issues Cursed Village - Revenant cannot be blocked Arena - Bear can stay blocked when entering the arena
2026 Roadmap2026-03-09Mercenaries,We are excited to share our plans for 2026 with an updated roadmap.The upcoming Contract DLC, planned for release next month in April, will take you to the capital of Edoran, where order must be restored amid the chaos of an ongoing civil crisis. The roadmap provides a general overview of its main features, more details about the content and systems will be revealed in the coming weeks.The Community Update, a free major update releasing in Q3 2026, will focus on changes based on community feedback. It will introduce new battle maps, armour colour variations for craftable gear, along with a number of quality-of-life improvements an
Patch Notes v1.0.455942026-02-03v1.0.1.0.45594 Optimizations Improved memory impact & framerate Reduce bandwidth requiered in Coop game Bugfixes Major Fixed softlock in Fief's tutorial Fixed required food and Satiated status interaction Fixed crash in skill bar in Coop game Fixed boss fight reinforcement outside of map in Brigga Fixed crash in coop games with 1 player Fixed crash on Adelbarth when reported to Count Fixed gamepad controls in Fief Minor Fixed reinforcement UI not visible in some battle modes Fixed fight information Fixed pitons in weird places Fixed Battle Road collision Fixed dithering effect in the Weald and outside Rigel Fixed Werewolves transformation sta
Patch Notes v.1.0.452422025-12-18MajorFixed load game issueFixed several crashes:crash when trying to load a savecrash when lycanthropic mercenaries stepped into fog (ghost pack battle)Fixed Legendary Layer reward after beating Rigel bossplayers that already beat the boss should receive it in their inventoryFixed the Accusation feature at the end of the Rigel story (it should now cost the right amount of Influence)MinorFixed “Chartreuse” recipe that couldn't be learnedFixed NPC in reinforcement instead of being directly deployed in the battleFixed Rigel new ruins’ fresco not displayed in The FiefFixed “Lick wound” available for human mercenariesFixed an issue with quest mark
The Wanderers of War Bundle2025-12-18Discover a new bundle bringing together Wartales and Wandering Sword, two open-world RPGs built around freedom, progression, and hard-earned mastery!Whether you’re leading a band of mercenaries across a war-torn medieval land or carving your path through the martial world as an aspiring swordsman, this bundle offers two distinct journeys shaped by your choices.⚔️ Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman pulled into a deadly feud. Left on the brink of death, you set out to master the highest forms of martial arts, explore the pugilistic world, and grow into the hero you were meant to become.Grab the bundle
Patch Notes v.1.0.452072025-12-16BalancingThaumathurgeAll Thaumaturge ranges reduced by 1m.Purge radius reduced: 6m > 5m.Passive Area of Effect radius reduced: 4m > 3m.Alfrid’s Censer healing bonus reduced: 20% > 10%.OthersMutation recipes have been updated:All mutations now cost 1 Pure Essence + 2 Mutagens.BugfixesMajorFixed several crashes, including:Barrels explodingLycanthropic mercenaries assigned to a jobMercenaries transforming into lycanthropesOpening the Bounty Board in Alor TownFixed pitons in several regionsFixed persistent fog of war in COOPFixed legendaries weapons not being upgradableFixed “The Beast” DLC intro battleMinorFixed “Frankenstein” and “Lesser preys”
Patch Notes v1.0.451502025-12-12Major fixed performance issues when on the worldmapfixed a crash caused by a unit being infected by the plaguefixed wolves missing their "Licking Wounds" skill fixed a bug where you couldn't select a unit for job activitesfixed pushable lycanthropes that shouldn't be pushablefixed a crash when loading a battle in coopfixed a bug when destroying a door with a unitMinorfixed delivering prisoners not reducing wanted levelfixed Apple Crumble not being craftablefixed an issue with the sprain injury
Expansion: The Curse of Rigel - Out Now!2025-12-11Gameplay TrailerThe Curse of RigelExplore the new county of Rigel, a region in the kingdom of Alazar where a mysterious curse has emerged. Your troop is hired by the king’s Prime Surgeon, accompanied by the Royal Knights, to investigate and attempt to cure the affliction.Rigel is home to a dense, unsettling forest known as the Weald. The only way to enter and navigate it is with a Lantern, which consumes a new fuel resource. As your troop progresses through the twisted forest, they begin to experience strange visions that affect a new gauge called Sanity. If your troops' Sanity reaches zero, the troop is forced to flee the Weald.Inside the We
The Curse of Rigel2025-12-04Greetings Mercenaries,We are delighted to reveal that our third major expansion for Wartales, The Curse of Rigel, is set to release on December 11th.Hidden deep within the Alazar mountains lies the County of Rigel, a secluded valley where light barely pierces the canopy. Its people whisper of the Weald, an ancient forest so dense that no sunlight ever reaches the ground, warping the minds of those who enter. For months, strange attacks have spread across the land, villagers torn apart, hunters vanishing among the roots, and the howls of beasts echoing through the dark.By the King’s own command, his knights have already ventured into Rigel, se
Wartales - Free Weekend2025-11-07Greetings Mercenaries,We're very proud to announce that Wartales is free to play this weekend!The Steam Free Weekend started on the 6th and ends on the 10th of November. And if you want to carry on playing afterwards, you can pick up the game at a massive 63% off!Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe.Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients.Happy hunting Mercenaries, we look forward to seeing you on the battlefield…
Patch Notes v.1.0.437082025-10-22MajorFixed an issue where an action wasn't available during battle when using a pad controllerFixed a crash when loading a game with a controllerFixed an issue with the Huntsman's bonusesMinorFixed an issue with a confession from the ruins not giving the reward
Patch Notes v.1.0.436822025-10-21MajorFixed a crash in Alazar’s Inquisition CampFixed a softlock during duel against Belerion’s Captains Fixed a softlock during Rouste gameFixed a softlock when interacting with the Embassy NPCFixed Fief destruction featureFixed the Fief Embassy that couldn’t be unlockedFixed Grinmeer Travel PostFixed Fief ghost pack missionFixed a softlock right before Belerion’s boss fight (guard ship impossible to interact with)MinorFixed several UI issuesFixed Heavy Sleeper trait triggered after every restFixed the Fief pony “Lavender” (can now be recruited) Fixed Audio issues Fixed “Unyielding” trait that couldn’t be unlocked in some contexts
Patch Notes v.1.0.435792025-10-09Major Diversity Rules achievement is now availableFixed the Militia Barracks which were giving multiple times its bonusFixed Fief Mandates not converting production into incomesMultiple fief hearings fixedFixed an issue where improving a relation with a kingdom would decrease itFixed old governments still giving their bonusesFixed a rule from Bernna's Arena not working when using Confused statusFixed Counter from Grinmeer not availableMinor Sound polishUI polishText fixesFixed an issue where ghost pack could lose from demoralization Fixed a battle where a npc was duplicated Fixed exclamation points that may remain visibles on Fief buildings
Patch Notes v.1.0.434882025-10-03Majorfixed a crash in coop during the rouste game of Belerionfixed a crash in coop in the Tavern when checking a new staff rotationfixed a crash in coop when removing a goal in the Fieffixed a crash in coop when doing a Fief hearingPlayers may now assign units to the Fief from afar but they will need to rest 1 day before using those units in the Fief. Retrieving an unit from the Fief is also available from afar and instant.Minorgamepad & ui polishFief mandates are now visible on the Fief reportRepairing and healing through a NPC from the fief is now locked when not in the Fief and both actions will use the Fief currency instead of the KrownsC