Developer Shiro Games has officially launched Community Update 7 for Wartales, its acclaimed medieval open-world tactical RPG that has already surpassed one million units sold. Available now as a free download on PC, this massive update delivers an array of new features, expanded gameplay systems, and essential quality-of-life improvements—all heavily shaped by direct player feedback.

Whether you lead an honourable band of mercenaries or walk a darker, villainous path, Community Update 7 offers plenty of fresh content to sink your teeth into.

Welcome to “The Lair”: A Hub for the Underworld

For players diving into the Crime and Chaos playstyle, Community Update 7 introduces The Lair, an all-new criminal hideout.

Warbands that generate enough suspicion with local authorities can talk to informants to uncover the location of this shady underworld hub. Once unlocked, players can:

• Fence stolen goods for quick profit.
• Take on criminal bounties suited for outlaw warbands.
• Buy exclusive weapons and armour unavailable elsewhere.
• Reduce troop suspicion levels to keep guards off their tail.

Reworked Prisoner System & Redemption Paths

Capture and management of prisoners receive a complete overhaul. Captives are no longer just passive baggage or simple bounty turn-ins—they now feature deeper mechanics and clearer progression:

• Dedicated Skill Trees: Prisoners retain skills based on their status and former lives. A brand-new dedicated skill tree allows commanders to nurture their unique talents.
• Clearer Needs & Traits: A revamped detention system makes prisoner satisfaction, traits, and desires far more transparent.
• Hidden Objectives: Uncover secret prisoner goals to boost trust levels. With enough trust and training, captives can shed their chains and earn a legitimate spot in your mercenary troop.
• Escapes & Consequences: Keep a close eye on your captives—escaped prisoners may return later to settle old scores, end up back behind bars, or seek readmission to your camp.

Streamlined Combat and Redesigned UI

Community Update 7 brings a slew of long-awaited community requests designed to reduce downtime and speed up tactical engagements:

• “End Round” Button: Players can now instantly skip the remaining turns of mercenaries who haven’t acted yet, with the ability to cancel the skip at any moment.
• Redesigned Character Sheet: A streamlined, three-tab layout (Core Stats, Relationships, and Special Classes) cuts down on tedious scrolling during party management.
• Post-Battle & Group Bonus Panels: Upgraded UI windows make reviewing battle outcomes and party passives easier than ever.

More Maps, Quests, and Gear

The content drop doesn’t stop with mechanics. Community Update 7 also packed in:

• 6 New Battle Maps across Alazar, Harag, Gosenberg, and Edoran.
• 3 New Armour Sets to purchase—or steal—from wandering merchants.
• Personal Mercenary Quests tailored to individual characters in your troop.
• Xbox Expansion Release: Xbox players can now venture into the sinister Weald in the Wartales – Expansion: The Curse of Rigel.

Steam Midweek Sale Discount

To celebrate the launch of Community Update 7, Wartales is currently featured in a Steam Midweek sale offering up to 72% off the base game and up to 35% off DLCs, making it the perfect time for new mercenaries to join the fray.

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