Wartales V1.15040(2021) Direct

: You aren't a chosen hero; you are the leader of a band of sellswords trying to survive.

A century after the fall of the Edoran Empire to a devastating plague, the land is a lawless expanse where honor is a relic of the past. In v1.15040, players were introduced to three massive open-world regions, including the starting area of Tiltrën. Key features of this early world included: WARTALES V1.15040(2021)

: Balancing the "Krowns" in your pocket meant taking on varied mercenary contracts to pay wages and buy food. : You aren't a chosen hero; you are

: Mercenaries could be customized with various attributes and traits. Reaching specific level milestones (3, 5, 7, etc.) allowed players to choose between specializations—turning a basic sword-swinger into a Protector, Knight, or Sword Master. Key features of this early world included: :

: Assigning mercenaries to roles like Blacksmith, Cook, or Tinkerer unlocked essential crafting recipes and camp amenities.

Released in late 2021, marked the beginning of Shiro Games ' gritty open-world tactical RPG journey in Steam Early Access . While the game has since evolved into a massive 1.0 release, this specific early build established the core pillars that would define the mercenary experience. The World of Edoran: A Plague-Ridden Frontier

The combat in this version laid the foundation for the "new twist" on turn-based tactics that fans love today.