Saddle up, mercenaries. Shiro Games — the Bordeaux-based studio behind the million-selling open-world tactical RPG Wartales — has unveiled Knights of Fardensa, the game’s next major expansion DLC. Ride out to the sunlit, horse-rich region of Fardensa and take your first steps toward knighthood when it launches on PC via Steam — Wednesday, 9 December 2026.
THE REALM OF HORSES AND INTRIGUE
A century has passed since the fall of the Edoran Empire. In the verdant, Renaissance-inspired region of Fardensa, power rests with the Ald Hertogg family — rulers who have held dominion through a tight grip on horse breeding and trade. But their control is slipping: mounts vanish across the border, lesser noble houses have forged an uneasy alliance, and the entire region teeters toward conflict.
Your warband rides into the heart of it all. Investigate a murder, defend or sabotage contested sites, recover stolen property, and decide who truly deserves to rule Fardensa. Will you stand openly with the rebelling houses — or secretly serve the Ald Hertoggs to the very end?
BECOME A KNIGHT — CHIVALRY, TRIALS, AND LEGENDARY MOUNTS
This is more than just another contract. Knights of Fardensa introduces the ancient Order of the True Steed, a chivalric brotherhood whose secrets stretch back generations. To earn your spurs:
- Complete trials of valour — recover a lost knight’s sword, protect the vulnerable, and face down bandits
- Tame legendary horses — track and capture the region’s most magnificent wild steeds
- Master the lance — new weapons, armour, tack, and combat styles designed for mounted warfare
- Two-act campaign — unravel the truth behind the Ald Hertogg monopoly and earn the title of Knight
MOUNTED COMBAT ARRIVES — FREE UPDATE FOR ALL PLAYERS
Even without the DLC, every Wartales commander gains a game-changing upgrade on the same day:
- Horseman Mastery Class — recruit and train mounted fighters for your warband
- Breed and raise horses at Trading Posts — combine traits to create chargers built for speed, endurance, or battle
- Mounted combat tactics — new positioning options, charge attacks, and mobility reshaping every encounter
KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game | Wartales — base game required |
| Expansion | Knights of Fardensa |
| Developer / Publisher | Shiro Games |
| Release Date | Wednesday, 9 December 2026 |
| Platform | PC — Steam |
| Base Game Sales | 1,000,000+ units worldwide |
| New Region | Fardensa — pastoral, horse-rich, Renaissance-inspired |
| New Content | 2-act story campaign, chivalric trials, legendary horses, lances & gear |
| Free Update | Horseman Mastery Class + horse breeding — available to all |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean |
| Co-op | Full online co-op support included |
| Storage | 30 GB available space recommended |
THE ROAD AHEAD — WHAT’S NEXT
Knights of Fardensa is just one stop on the journey. Shiro Games confirms more updates and expansions are planned through 2026, including console parity features and additional story arcs. Whether you’re a veteran mercenary or new to the open road, Fardensa offers something rare in Wartales: a chance to fight not just for gold — but for honour.
Knights of Fardensa — galloping onto Steam 9 December 2026. Add it to your wishlist now. The order is calling.
Find out more here: Wartales Knights Of Fardensa
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