The gritty, low-fantasy world of Wartales is about to get a lot more crowded—and a lot more flammable. Shiro Games has officially announced the next major expansion for their hit tactical RPG: Contract: Fires in the Capital, set to launch on April 30, 2026.
For a game that has largely defined itself through the muddy treks of the wilderness and the isolation of the frontier, this DLC represents a massive shift in scale and setting. We’re heading to Isandrin, the crown jewel of the Edoran Empire, and it is anything but peaceful.
Isandrin: A City on the Brink
Forget the open plains; the “Fires in the Capital” expansion drops your mercenary troop into a dense, reactive metropolis. Isandrin is currently a powder keg of civil unrest, where the authority of the Legion is being openly challenged.
The most intriguing addition is the new Chaos System. In this urban environment, your choices don’t just affect your bank account—they ripple through the city’s districts.
Restore Order: Hunt down brigands, tear down hostile propaganda, and fund local charities to stabilise the streets and reopen trade.
Embrace Anarchy: Focus on your own profit and watch as the city descends into a full-blown crisis, changing the very layout of the world you’re navigating.
New Tactical Scenarios
Urban combat isn’t just a change of scenery; it fundamentally alters the win conditions of Wartales’ turn-based battles. Shiro Games is introducing objective-based scenarios that go beyond “kill everyone on the grid.” You can expect:
The Chase: Intercepting fleeing criminals before they can vanish into the alleyways.
Escort Missions: Protecting supply convoys from relentless waves of rioters.
Rescue Operations: Navigating burning streets to save trapped civilians before the environment itself becomes your deadliest enemy.
Launch Details
Release Date: April 30, 2026
Platform: PC via Steam
Price: £12.99 / $12.99 / €10.99
The DLC will integrate directly with your existing playthroughs, so there’s no need to start a fresh save to see the fires of Isandrin for yourself. Whether you act as the city’s saviour or its final undoing, the capital is waiting for a contract to be signed.
Are you planning to keep the peace in Edoran, or will you be the one holding the torch? Let us know in the comments!
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