In an open sand box world you choose your allies, your enemies, what provinces to conquer, what castles to siege and what quests to embark on. With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield. Additionally, muskets and pistols can now be used as sidearms in hand-to-hand combat to quickly drop your foes. In addition to the enhanced singleplayer mode, With Fire & Sword also provides a host of original multiplayer content including the new game mode: Captain.

Key Features: A storyline based on the cult novel, "With Fire and Sword", from Nobel-prize winning author Henry Sienkiewicz. A new century of warfare that brings pistols, muskets, grenades, and other advanced weaponry to the battlefield. Fully customizable armies; players can outfit their soldiers with each piece of weaponry & armor. Additional quest types. More political intrigue with colorful factions. More adventure in a new land. Multiple endings to increase re-playability. Deeply researched historical component encompassing every aspect of the game's assets. Ferocious new multiplayer action, bringing players the thrill of pitting old technology against the looming threat of firearms. 3 Main Story-driven quest-lines for the player to delve into once they've become known in a particular faction. Additional quest types. Implementation of firearms, adds a whole new layer of strategic depth to the franchise's proven combat model. New Siege options to choose before besieging a town or castle. New multiplayer Maps and new multiplayer mode, “Captain Team Deathmatch”