Steam app 1527950 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 14:22 UTC
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
59 months, December 2021 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 343 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Realistic Violence (blood splatter)
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235 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Mar 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Bug FixFixed an issue where Korean and Chinese characters appeared as “?”. They now display correctly
Patch notesThe Beta has officially ended. Thank you for your invaluable support, Mercenaries!Community Update #7 is now live!Features & Changes"The Lair"A whole new Point of Interest for criminal activities. In "The lair", you'll have the ability…
OlieCommunity Update #7: A New Fate for PrisonersGreetings, Mercenaries!We'll be releasing Community Update #7 next week on September 7.Today, we turn our attention to Prisoners and the many improvements coming to their role within your troop.…
OlieCommunity Update – Discover "The Lair"Outlaws, thieves, and mercenaries with questionable morals will soon have a new place to call home.As part of Wartales’ upcoming free Community Update, we are introducing "The Lair": a new underground…
OlieCommunity Update #7: Gameplay OverviewGreetings, Mercenaries!Take a dive into the new features and additions coming to Wartales with Community Update #7 on September 7th.In this update, you’ll be able to roam the world in search of wealthy…
OlieGreetings, Mercenaries!Community Update #7 is on its way, and we need your help to put its upcoming features to the test!Starting August 5, the Open Beta will be available to all Wartales players.A Free Update for All PlayersCommunity…
Shiro_StevenWe are bringing all the DLCs and updates that are already available on Steam to the Xbox version of the game. The Starter Edition and The Fief DLC are available on Xbox right now, with more content set to be released every quarter this…
Shiro_StevenMercenaries! To celebrate the Steam Summer Sale, we are offering discounts on the base game and all our DLCs! Whether you're new to the fields of Tiltren or an experienced veteran who has been to Alazar and back, we have something for you.…
Shiro_Stevenv1.0.47020 Major Fixed Edoran’s border post inaccessibility Fixed Elderguard dagger crash Fixed the dialogue box that doesn’t appear after repairing an armor in Lombelle Fixed thaumaturge spawn that was missing Fixed crash at Beast battle…
Patch notesv1.0.46922 Major Fixed the load save crash Fixed the cart escort crash and several major issues linked to it Fixed the Drombach scientist quest Fixed the crash at Rigel’s taverns entrance Fixed the missing Hierophante in the last quest of…
Patch notesv1.0.46890 Major Fixed game crash after delivering a prisoner Fixed refugees in Tiltren that wasn’t moving or attacking in battle Fixed freeze at Brigga and Ormance champion’s battle turn Fixed crash at Jarl Sven battle beginning Removed…
Patch notesHOTFIX V1.0.46862 Bugfix Save - Fixed loading save issues Belerion - Fixed major docking issues Known Issues Belerion - Docking still has some minor issues
Patch noteshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/4490120/Wartales__Contract_Fires_in_the_Capital/ Gameplay Trailer Fires in the Capital Features {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723209/dba6977372166daa4c0fe5677e382217831575b2.jpg Explore Isandrin to figure out what…
Shiro_StevenJump at the centre of a political game in the capital city of Edoran. Isandrin is a city wide setting like you haven’t seen in Wartales for a while, adding everything that makes such a setting different from the rural regions.…
Shiro_StevenGreetings Mercenaries, We are delighted to reveal our next DLC Fires in the Capital, releasing next month. Isandrin, eternal capital of the Edoran Empire and proud heart of the Legion, has long stood as a symbol of order and dominion. Its…
Shiro_Stevenv1.0.45961 Bugfixes Fixed Werewolves to be captured properly Fixed Wrath of the Tulles quest completed mark Fixed Tavern leaderboard rank and stars Fixed Tavern reward recipes Fixed The Beast escape objective Known Issues Cursed Village…
Patch notesMercenaries,We are excited to share our plans for 2026 with an updated roadmap.The upcoming Contract DLC, planned for release next month in April, will take you to the capital of Edoran, where order must be restored amid the chaos of an…
Dynamov1.0.1.0.45594 Optimizations Improved memory impact & framerate Reduce bandwidth requiered in Coop game Bugfixes Major Fixed softlock in Fief's tutorial Fixed required food and Satiated status interaction Fixed crash in skill bar in Coop…
Patch notesMajorFixed load game issueFixed several crashes:crash when trying to load a savecrash when lycanthropic mercenaries stepped into fog (ghost pack battle)Fixed Legendary Layer reward after beating Rigel bossplayers that already beat the boss…
Patch notesDiscover a new bundle bringing together Wartales and Wandering Sword, two open-world RPGs built around freedom, progression, and hard-earned mastery!Whether you’re leading a band of mercenaries across a war-torn medieval land or carving…
DynamoBalancingThaumathurgeAll Thaumaturge ranges reduced by 1m.Purge radius reduced: 6m > 5m.Passive Area of Effect radius reduced: 4m > 3m.Alfrid’s Censer healing bonus reduced: 20% > 10%.OthersMutation recipes have been updated:All mutations…
Patch notesMajor fixed performance issues when on the worldmapfixed a crash caused by a unit being infected by the plaguefixed wolves missing their "Licking Wounds" skill fixed a bug where you couldn't select a unit for job activitesfixed pushable…
Patch notesGameplay TrailerThe Curse of RigelExplore the new county of Rigel, a region in the kingdom of Alazar where a mysterious curse has emerged. Your troop is hired by the king’s Prime Surgeon, accompanied by the Royal Knights, to investigate and…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries,We are delighted to reveal that our third major expansion for Wartales, The Curse of Rigel, is set to release on December 11th.Hidden deep within the Alazar mountains lies the County of Rigel, a secluded valley where…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries,We're very proud to announce that Wartales is free to play this weekend!The Steam Free Weekend started on the 6th and ends on the 10th of November. And if you want to carry on playing afterwards, you can pick up the…
DynamoMajorFixed an issue where an action wasn't available during battle when using a pad controllerFixed a crash when loading a game with a controllerFixed an issue with the Huntsman's bonusesMinorFixed an issue with a confession from the ruins…
Patch notesMajorFixed a crash in Alazar’s Inquisition CampFixed a softlock during duel against Belerion’s Captains Fixed a softlock during Rouste gameFixed a softlock when interacting with the Embassy NPCFixed Fief destruction featureFixed the Fief…
Patch notesMajor Diversity Rules achievement is now availableFixed the Militia Barracks which were giving multiple times its bonusFixed Fief Mandates not converting production into incomesMultiple fief hearings fixedFixed an issue where improving a…
Patch notesMajorfixed a crash in coop during the rouste game of Belerionfixed a crash in coop in the Tavern when checking a new staff rotationfixed a crash in coop when removing a goal in the Fieffixed a crash in coop when doing a Fief hearingPlayers…
Patch notesNewLiquidation feature has been added, allows you to start a new fiefMultiple features disabled when not in fief (unit management, fief chest , ...)New hearings that give missions have been addedThe fief report now appears after a rest in…
Patch notesRelease Trailer The FiefFeaturesEstablish and expand your fief at Old Mount Altis FortressManage your fief from your camp, including rest-based production, objectives, and growthConstruct districts and buildings to unlock new functions and…
DynamoSince the early days of Wartales’ Early Access, one request has consistently stood out from the community: owning and managing a fief.With our upcoming DLC, Contract: The Fief, we’re finally bringing that vision to life. From population…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries, We are excited to share with you that Contract: The Fief will be released on September 25th and priced at $12.99 | £10.99 | €12.99 with a 10% discount for 14 days! Owning a fief has been one of the most requested…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries, The Closed Beta survey is now closed, thank you all for taking the time to sign-up!Remember to check the Wartales Discord to see if you have been given access to the Beta. We weren't able to add all of you as we have…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries,We are delighted to reveal our next DLC The Fief, releasing in September! Claim the right to rule over scattered ruins and lawless lands! But ruling is no simple task, it demands more than swords and wealth. Grow your…
DynamoWith Community Update 6, we fixed a bug in how damage bonuses were calculated, this issue was introduced earlier this year.As a result, some players may feel like their damage has suddenly dropped. In reality, damage now works as intended…
Patch notesMajor FixesFixed an issue with Tier 5 armor on female modelsSet the correct model for the Tier 5 heavy helmetAdded the correct skill to the new apothecary recipeFixed a crash when interacting with the passage between Vertruse and…
Patch notesGreetings Mercenaries,Community Update 6 is now live, bringing with it a powerful new tier of gear, improvements to core systems, performance optimizations, and a broad round of fixes all shaped by your feedback. Features & ChangesTier 5…
DynamoMercenaries,We are excited to share our plans for the latter part of 2025 with an updated roadmap.Community Update 6 will be released towards the end of July (this month)! This free update will add Tier 5 armours and weapons crafted using…
DynamoBase Game Fixed ally reinforcements being playable, causing end turn issues Fixed “Fate of” and location completion achievements Fixed Maker’s crypt issue The Beast Hunt Fixed “Macabre” skill description during Llyr’s battle Pirates of…
Patch notesBase Game Fixed several crashes, including: After using “Pass” during rouste with special ball After a crossbowman attacked without its crossbow equipped Fixed crossbowmen not having their passive “loaded” by default after being deployed…
Patch notesBase GameGeneral Fixed blur effect Fixed fishing activity for spanish players Improved game performances Fixed a crash when trying to pass through the Direpit mine after cleaning it Fixed the “Unprincipled” challenge in the “Crime and…
Patch notesBase Game General Fixed a crash during all Trivetta fights (Hoevendrop Arena, Arena of Legends) Fixed game performance The Beast Hunt General Fixed legendary helmets that couldn’t be upgraded Fixed a crash in the Tomb of Brigga Fixed an…
Patch notesBase Game General Fixed several crashes: after AI turns after using the reinforcement interface in battle crash in Drombach final battle Celestium Battle Fixed Recruit System in taverns Fixed mud and lightening zones in battles Skill Fixed…
Patch noteshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3559560/Wartales__The_Beast_Hunt/ Gameplay Trailer The Beast Hunt New Region: Brigga A new region is now available. Brigga is a barren and hostile land to the south of Ludern, where the Elite Trackers have…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries, We are excited to share with you that The Beast Hunt will be released on April 29th at $12.99 | £10.99 | €12.99 with a 10% discount for 7 days! Every decade, a monstrous force of nature awakens, leaving only ruin in…
DynamoWartales’ latest DLC will offer a story-driven experience in which you will get the opportunity to track down one of the most dangerous creatures of the world: The Beast. In order to immerse your mercenaries into a proper hunt step by step…
DynamoGreetings Mercenaries, We are delighted to reveal that our next DLC The Beast Hunt is set to release later this month. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723209/f3205bca3823409a27e0a22628aaa76626a00667.png A monstrous force of nature haunts the deadly…
DynamoMercenaries! 2025 is already upon us and the year ahead is already packed with content and improvements for the game. We recently updated some of the core mechanics of the game with the Community Update#5 and we are continuing our efforts…
Fanch_ShiroBase Game General Fixed encounter generation on Extreme Combat Difficulty and in Region Locked mode leading to overwhelming reinforcement waves Fixed emplacements for repositioning companions at the start of a combat Fixed zone skills…
Patch notesEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Wartales - Contract: Fires in the Capital | Windows | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Wartales - Expansion: The Curse of Rigel | Windows | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Wartales - Contract: The Fief | Windows | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Wartales - Contract: The Beast Hunt | Windows | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Wartales - Music: The Official Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 06 Mar 2025 |
| Wartales - Expansion: The Skelmar Invasion | Windows | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Wartales - Contract: The Pits | Windows | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Wartales - Contract: The Tavern Opens! | Windows | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Wartales - Expansion: Pirates of Belerion | Windows | 14 Dec 2023 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Wartales (DirectX) | Wartales.exe | windows | ||
| Wartales (OpenGL) | Wartales.exe | sdlboot.dat | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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gameinstall | save | *.sav |
gameinstall | save | *.dat |
gameinstall | save/backups | *.dat and below |
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