Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord Update v1.2.9 Patch Notes: Enhancing Gameplay Stability and Multiplayer Dynamics

Explore enhanced stability and gameplay dynamics with Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord Update v1.2.9. This patch addresses critical singleplayer and multiplayer crashes, introduces improvements, and refines the gaming experience. Available on Steam, Epic, and GOG.

by S Samayanka

Updated Feb 03, 2024

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Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord Update v1.2.9 Patch Notes: Enhancing Gameplay Stability and Multiplayer Dynamics
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Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord Update v1.2.9 Patch Notes

The patch has been released to Steam, Epic, and GOG.

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Singleplayer​

Crashes

  • Fixed a crash that occurred when viewing formation markers in missions (holding Alt/LT).
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to finish the Lord Needs Horses quest by entering a settlement and talking to a guard.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when entering civilian mission scenes (town, village, tavern, arena, etc).
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to attack a neutral faction village or caravan party while being a mercenary.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when starting a barter in a map conversation.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred at startup when using mods.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when leaving the Campaign Options menu.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when a unit encountered an enemy in battle with a couched lance or a braced spear.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred while creating tooltips.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when a unit with throwables and no melee or ranged weapons picked up a throwable of the same kind from the ground.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred on battle start if the player agent didn’t spawn before the Order of Battle window was activated.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when the charge order was given during the siege deployment phase.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred while using the column formation in siege battles.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when giving orders while having no formation selected during the Order of Battle phase.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred after a peace declaration due to incorrectly updated menus.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred due to invalid dead heroes in some saves.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when a siege engine was destroyed in the mission.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred due to adding the daughter as a companion in the Notable Wants Daughter Found quest.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when two quests used the same hideout.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when leaving a kingdom while there was an active Prodigal Son quest.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when a rebellion started in a kingdom`s last settlement.

Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that caused the input visuals to flicker when hovering near the upgrade/recruit buttons while using a gamepad.
  • Fixed a bug that caused parties to constantly change their minds and move between two targets.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the ranged troops from manning the walls in defensive sieges.

Multiplayer​

Crashes

  • Fixed a crash that occurred during matchmaking games.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when clicking the clan button in the lobby on GOG.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred in the lobby if the client had a slow internet connection.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred in the lobby when attempting to exit the game from the mission or character editor.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when the intro video ended.
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Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that prevented the disable_map_voting and disable_culture_voting config options from working on custom servers.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the match history, favorite servers and taunt slots from being saved/loaded correctly.
  • Fixed a bug that caused leave punishments on matchmaking games to be applied twice.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented MMR score loss when leaving the match while your team was winning.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the UI to freeze after the end of a match.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the clan leaderboard list to show as empty.

Changes

  • Introduced friendly and reflective damage on official custom game modes (Siege, Team Deathmatch and Battle).

    • Friendly damage - 25% of the delivered damage.
    • Reflective damage - 50% of the delivered damage.
  • Re-enabled punishments for dodging/leaving matchmaking games.
  • Enabled team balancing on official Team Deathmatch.
  • Changed the date format displayed on the Lobby news.

Both​

Crashes

  • Fixed a crash that occurred on startup due to faulty or corrupted brush, font, language and spritesheet files.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when using a gamepad while setting a keyboard hotkey in the Options Menu from a mission scene.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when exiting the game.
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Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord

"Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord" is a captivating strategy action role-playing video game developed by TaleWorlds Entertainment. Released on October 25, 2022, it serves as a prequel to "Mount & Blade: Warband," set 210 years earlier during the Migration Period.

Players immerse themselves in a dynamic world, experiencing the chaos of medieval warfare, building alliances, and leading armies to conquer lands. The game's announcement in 2012 generated anticipation, with detailed developer diaries starting in 2016.

Following a successful early access launch on March 27, 2020, the game gained immense popularity on Steam, boasting nearly 250,000 concurrent players. Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, "Bannerlord" delivers an immersive and expansive gaming experience, earning recognition as a significant and well-received addition to the Mount & Blade series.

Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord Gameplay

"Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord delivers a captivating gameplay experience, blending strategy, action, and role-playing elements. Players embark on a journey where they build a formidable party of soldiers and navigate quests on an expansive overhead campaign map.

The heart of the game lies in battles, dynamically played out on detailed battlefields where players personally engage in combat alongside their troops. Notably, Bannerlord refines the series' core gameplay with substantial improvements.

Siege dynamics take center stage, offering a more strategic approach than its predecessor. Players can construct a variety of siege engines, positioning them strategically to target specific sections of enemy fortifications. The campaign map introduces the option to bombard walls, creating breaches for tactical advantage during battles. Castle designs favor defenders, featuring chokepoints with murder holes for effective defense.

Character interactions receive a boost through an advanced dialogue system, allowing players to persuade non-player characters through nuanced conversations. The game introduces a bartering system for negotiations and character interactions, including the ability to court, marry, and have children.

Multiplayer offers diverse battles with various maps and game modes, incorporating a class system influenced by faction characteristics. The integration of new features while maintaining the series' essence marks Bannerlord as a noteworthy addition to the Mount & Blade franchise."

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Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord Update v1.2.9 Patch Notes - FAQs

1. What platforms is the Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord update v1.2.9 available on?

The update is available on Steam, Epic, and GOG.

 

2. Can you provide examples of singleplayer crashes fixed in the update?

Crashes related to viewing formation markers, finishing quests, entering civilian mission scenes, and various other scenarios have been addressed.

3. What improvements are made to siege dynamics in Bannerlord?

Players can now strategically position and construct siege engines, allowing targeted attacks on specific sections of enemy fortifications. Bombarding walls on the campaign map is also introduced.

4. What enhancements are made to character interactions in Bannerlord?

The game introduces an advanced dialogue system, allowing players to persuade non-player characters through nuanced conversations. A bartering system is added for negotiations, including courting, marrying, and having children with characters.

5. What multiplayer changes are introduced in the update?  

The update includes the introduction of friendly and reflective damage in official custom game modes, re-enabled punishments for dodging/leaving matchmaking games, and enabled team balancing on official Team Deathmatch.

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