Ever wanted to go back to the medieval times and command an army or become a merchant in a small village secluded from the awe-inspiring kingdom? Well, with MountandBlade, Paradox Interactive has announced that PC gamers will be able to enjoy the land of Calradia during war-times and either become the hero or the worker.

Populated by lords and vassals who rule over the peasantry. Where knights and mercenaries fight side by side, or against each other. A land filled with all manner of threats, from roving bands of bandits to parties of war-deserters. Where merchants trade their wares and slavers sell on the spoils of war.Grab the reins of your mount and unsheathe your blade, prepare to ride out to a land of adventure.

Check out a list of features after the break...

Key Features:

- Free-form sandbox gameplay. Trade, serve, or even joust. Go anywhere, do anything in a world thriving with hundreds of locations.
- Distinctive horseback combat. Mount up and attack your foes with swords, lances or arrows.
- Highly advanced and intuitive sword-fighting system.
- Be a lonesome adventurer, conniving merchant, or a commander of armies.
- Interact with hundreds of characters; hire mercenaries to build a private army, accept quests to assassinate troublemakers, or boost your reputation by buying a round of beer at the local tavern.