Greetings, 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. Across the lands of Wartales, people from all walks of life may find themselves imprisoned. Whether they are hardened outlaws, unfortunate souls caught on the wrong side of the law, or honest people driven into difficult circumstances.
Many eventually find themselves delivered into the hands of the local authorities in exchange for a few well-earned Krowns.
With this update, however, imprisonment may no longer define the rest of their story.
There are many ways to deal with crime and punishment across Kingdoms. Some Prisoners may now be offered a more promising path forward-provided they can prove themselves worthy of it.
Whether they are former criminals or simply people looking for a second chance, they can be shaped into respectable mercenaries… or at least something close enough.
When a Prisoner joins your troop, they will retain unique skills tied to their status, background, and former life.
Community Update #7 introduces a dedicated Prisoner skill tree, allowing you to develop their abilities and strengthen the particular qualities that set them apart from your other companions.
Whether they truly leave their past behind is another matter entirely.
Prisoners have needs of their own, though until now, some of them have not always been clear enough. Failing to meet these expectations could reduce their satisfaction without giving you an obvious explanation as to why.
The detention system has been reworked to make the consequences of your decisions easier to understand. You will now be able to better identify how specific actions affect your Prisoners and their willingness to remain with the troop.
Be warned: some of them may have rather unexpected tastes. We will leave you to discover those for yourselves, Mercenaries.
Mercenaries, keep a close eye on your captives.
Escaped Prisoners have always been able to reappear elsewhere in the world. With Community Update #7, these encounters will become more varied and meaningful.
Some may return to settle an old score, while others may eventually find themselves back in the custody of the local authorities, rotting behind bars once again.
Should you cross paths with them later, they may reconsider their decision to flee and ask to return to your troop.
After all, life in the stocks may make your camp seem rather welcoming by comparison.
Mercenaries, we would like to thank each and every one of you for the valuable feedback and suggestions you continue to send to the team.
Your support helps shape the future of Wartales and allows us to expand the adventures awaiting you across these scattered and unforgiving lands.
Sharpen your blades, Mercenaries, we’ll see you on September 7!
Shiro Games.