Another huge, complex mod has come to Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord, this time introducing several elements from Game of Thrones. Taleworlds Entertainment’s medieval fantasy life simulator series has seen a number of interesting mods over the years. Many fans even consider the multitudinous Mount and Blade mods to be a core element of the franchise.

Mount and Blade II sets players in the fictional land of Calradia and lets them shape their character as they feel fit. The game takes a more gritty, mature approach to its fantasy world than many other RPGs, focusing on strategic, large-scale combat encounters and world-building quest lines. Once stepping into the world of Mount and Blade II, players can forge their own path, taking the route of a beloved champion, crafty scoundrel, or hired mercenary. This freedom of choice that many fans consider to be one of the biggest draws of the game and the franchise as a whole. The political sphere of Calradia also plays a large part in the game, with Mount and Blade II‘s many factions impacting the role-playing experience.

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If any of these fantasy aspects sound familiar to fans of George R.R. Martin’s iconic Game of Thrones, they aren’t alone; an ambitious mod on ModDB (via PC Gamer) has just released in early access, serving up a massive Thrones-centric shakeup to Mount and Blade II. This mod, entitled Realm of Thrones, includes an entirely new map with locations based upon those from the world-famous fantasy book series and TV show, along with a number of new troops, clans, and gear pieces. According to the mod’s ModDB page, the new map also includes a “large part” of Essos, a land east of Westeros and (mostly) independent from it.

Realm of Thrones is certainly an impressive feat, as it essentially aims to turn Mount and Blade II into an entirely different experience. That said, Mount and Blade II‘s history-inspired world shares a number of similarities with George R.R. Martin’s best-selling fantasy franchise. The heavy emphasis on groups struggling for power and fantastical elements that are tame compared to other contemporary fantasy worlds are two things that these different IPs share, and other similarities will likely be highlighted by Realm of Thrones.

It’s worth restating that this mod is still in early access, and fans can expect additional updates. Still, the fact that Realm of Thrones is offering an almost entirely new map, different gear, new factions, and more is impressive enough as it is, so it will be interesting to see how this Game of Thrones mod can further alter Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord.

Source: ModDB (via PC Gamer)

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