Mount and Blade - With Fire and Sword - Multiplayer

Multiplayer

With Fire & Sword sports vicious never before seen 64 player online-play across a multitude of exciting modes. In addition to M&B: Warband's 6 gripping modes, With Fire & Sword brings a new mode into play.
Prove the steel of your sword, the deftness of your bow, or accuracy of your gun as you fight for online supremacy!

Deathmatch

The original 'every man for himself' multiplayer mode now with full 17th century flavor. Earn gold with every kill to spend on deadlier equipment. In deathmatch you have only yourself to rely on, so keep your wits about you.

Captain Team Deathmatch

With Fire & Sword's great new multiplayer mode puts players in charge of their own squad of soldiers.
Lead 4 to 24 soldiers into battle. With a total of 16 human captains all leading squads Captain Team Deathmatch is the mode to look to for massive fun!

Team Deathmatch

Show the power of your glorious faction by competing in Team Deathmatch mode, coordinate strategies to keep your faction wealthy and powerful. If you are in a clan, then consider this the mode for you.

Battle

A brutal contest in death where the last man standing wins. In 'Battle' the pressure will be on like in no other mode, winning in this mode solidifies your fighting skill in all of Eastern Europe.

Siege

Easily the most difficult and competitive mode in With Fire & Sword, Siege mode challenges one side to capture the inside of a keep/castle while the other faction fights besiegers off until the count-down expires.

Fight and Destroy

Another excellent objective based mode for teams to prove their coordination, 'Fight & Destroy' will have one faction defend valuable targets against the raiding side. Teams will need to stay focused to have any chance of success.

Conquest

The ultimate test of team tactics, 'Conquest' mode requires your side to capture and hold key areas on the map over a period of time. Communication and coordination are the key to winning in 'Conquest'.

Capture the Flag

Another classic multiplayer mode finds its way to With Fire & Sword, experience the thrill of riding away with your rival's flag on your stead fast steed!

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This sounds really good, but it appears that the multiplayer games can only be played in battle. I was hoping to play the game cooperatively with friends on the tactical map.

Team Deathmatch could be exciting with friends when facing computer opponents.