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Can I Run Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord On My Computer?
Have a gander below to see the minimum and the recommended requirements for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord on the PC (currently the only platform the game is available on).
It’s typical for publishers to understate the performance required to run their game, to encourage more people to buy it, so always take the minimum requirements with a pinch of salt. Also be aware that as Bannerlord is still in early access, you will still probably experience FPS drops even on a powerful machine, until Taleworlds manage to iron out the causes and better optimize the game.
Generally speaking, Bannerlord is a medium level demanding game, with a lot of graphical options to tweak to improve the performance on your machine. When battles get quite large, you will find it relying more on CPU power than most games, so you may want to consider a more powerful processor if you’re building a new PC. Have a look at our buyer’s guides at the bottom of this page for an indication of what PC builds we would recommend.
If you don’t know what parts are inside your computer to compare alongside the requirements lists, read our guide here to help you find your PC’s specifications.
At the moment we’re working on a tool that can automatically evaluate your system’s capabilities to play any game to streamline this process. We’ll update this post once it becomes available.
Release Date : March 30th 2020 (Early Access) (Windows PC)
System Requirements : Medium
Genre : Action Role-playing / Strategy
Developer : Taleworlds Entertainment
Publisher : Taleworlds Entertainment
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is the sequel (technically prequel) to cult favorite Mount & Blade Warband. Fans were eagerly waiting for the game to release over the last 8+ years it has taken to develop it, to the point where waiting for Bannerlord became a bit of a meme. Although the game has now released it is still in Early Access, with the developers are still working on honing it and adding new features.
The game is a unique blend of sandbox hack-and-slash RPG with strategy, as you fight bandits, hire soldiers, perhaps indulge in a spot of trading, ally with nobles, siege castles, marry into prominent families, and even have children which you can play as once your original character dies! All of this is set in the fictional continent of Caladria, which is heavily inspired by real world history in the period of late antiquity / the early medieval ages.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord System Requirements
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Minimum System Requirements
What PC Do We Recommend To Play Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord?
To play Bannerlord at 1080p on low settings one of our $700 builds would suffice as an entry point. If you want to crank up the settings though and/or play at higher resolutions then we’d suggest a $1,500 build or thereabouts.
If building your own computer does not appeal, then one of our prebuilt models for under $800 would run Bannerlord to a satisfactory level on low settings at 1080p. For higher resolutions and settings, the $1,500 pre-built PC will definitely do the job.
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A big fan of writing and laptops, Aaron is the in-house laptop and gaming laptop expert, dabbles in the world of tablets and keyboards, and also serves as a Senior Editor on the team, using his eye for detail to make sure our review content is up to scratch.
From halcyon days playing Sonic 2 on the Megadrive, to trying to work out how to make the 'TOASTY!' man appear on Mortal Kombat 3, many of Aaron’s fondest childhood memories are associated with gaming. He regrets nothing. First getting into PC gaming through exposure to Drug Lord 2.0 and then the original Half Life, he has been a fiend ever since.
Education
Investment Management Certificate
MA Filmmaking
BA History
A Levels: Biology, Chemistry, Medieval History
AS Levels: Psychology, Philosophy
Experience
With jobs ranging from working the tills in a bookies to running administration at a political think tank in Westminster, plus a stint in investment management, Aaron has had a varied career. What has remained constant however has been his eagerness to learn new things, his ability to do in-depth research, his eye for detail, and his talent for editing (words and video). All of these skills he utilises in his job - making sure the consumer has the very best idea as to whether a laptop is worth their time and money, and working hard to ensure no detail is missed in his in-depth reviews.
The only thing Aaron loves more than history, gaming, laptops, and writing is finding a good deal, so look out for his laptop deals pages this November - December.
