Wartales Expansion Adds Fardensa on December 9
Shiro Games will release the Knights of Fardensa DLC for Wartales on PC via Steam and GOG on December 9, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Gaming
Shiro Games has announced Knights of Fardensa, an expansion DLC for its mercenary role-playing game Wartales, launching on PC through Steam and GOG on December 9, 2026. The expansion is priced at $19.99 and includes a new two-act campaign set in the Renaissance-inspired region of Fardensa.
Why it matters
The expansion adds new content to a game that has built a dedicated following, and the accompanying free update introduces the Horseman Mastery Class to all players. Mounted combat is a feature the Wartales community has requested for some time, making this release a response to long-standing player interest.
Knights of Fardensa is priced at $19.99 on PC, with a 10% discount applying for the first two weeks on sale. The Wartales base game is listed at $34.99 USD across Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The players
Shiro Games
Shiro Games is a French independent studio known for the Evoland series and the Northgard strategy game, and it developed Wartales.
The details
Knights of Fardensa adds a new two-act campaign and a Renaissance-inspired region, and includes support for nine languages. A free major update accompanying the expansion unlocks the Horseman Mastery Class for all mercenaries, and players can breed horses at Trading Posts to combine and improve inherited traits.
Timeline
December 9, 2026: Knights of Fardensa launches on PC via Steam and GOG.
First two weeks on sale: 10% discount applies to the expansion.
Season Trajectory
Paid expansions paired with free updates have become a common way for independent studios to keep a game in active circulation after its initial release. Wartales follows this pattern, extending its mercenary role-playing experience with new campaign content and a new class for existing players.
Players who want the expansion at the lower price should purchase it within the first two weeks of its December 9, 2026 launch, when the 10% discount applies. The free Horseman Mastery Class update is included for all players regardless of whether they buy the expansion.
The takeaway
Expansions like Knights of Fardensa show how independent studios can add substantial new content to an existing game while also giving the broader player base free additions. Players interested in the expansion should note the launch date and discount window ahead of time.
What happens next
Knights of Fardensa launches on PC via Steam and GOG on December 9, 2026, with a 10% discount applying during the first two weeks on sale.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WorthPlaying.
