For fans of the medieval combat genre, intent on slicing heads and cutting throats, then the console release of Mordhau is something that has certainly been on your radar. Well, today is the day, as one of the genre’s biggest titles makes its way to Xbox and PlayStation.
High Levels of Complexity
It has been consistently argued that, where Chivalry 2 is the medieval combat title for the casual gamer, Mordhau is its bigger, badder and more complex cousin.
Developers Triternion have lovingly crafted a realistic, but entirely fictional, medieval world in which up to 64 players take to the battlefield in all-out war. Mordhau on Xbox and PlayStation features a deep level of strategy when it comes to positioning your weapon; you’ll have to think on your feet regarding when to block, riposte, parry and attack.
It may be best, therefore, for new players to start off in the ‘vs CPU’ modes before venturing into the sweaty online realm. Whether you practise your skills against AI, or team up with friends in a horde mode, this is the best place to learn all of the fundamentals. Of course, there is nothing stopping you from jumping in at the deep end!
A Diverse Arsenal
Before jumping into your first match, attention turns towards creating your very own soldier. in Mordhau on Xbox and PlayStation.
After sculpting their face and picking out individual pieces of armour to create your own outfit, you’ll then be forging your own weapon from an array of presets. Whether a greatswordsman or an archer, Mordhau offers the opportunity to create your own weapon through combining individual parts. Before long, your trusty blade will slice off its first head – what a moment!
Key Features
- Massive battles: From small-scale engagements to 64-player all-out war in modes such as Frontline and Invasion.
- Cooperative & offline play: Fight waves of enemies alongside your friends in the cooperative Horde mode, or practice your skills offline against AI.
- Free-form melee and ranged combat: Gain complete control over your character and attacks and develop your unique style.
- In-depth character customization: Sculpt your face, create your weapon from parts, and pick out individual pieces of armor to create the perfect warrior.
- Huge arsenal of weapons & equipment: Take on enemies with a greatsword, rain arrows from above, or even sit back and build fortifications.
- Fight anywhere: Experience cavalry charges, fight on ladders, and operate siege engines such as the catapult and ballista.
- Visceral and gory combat: Feel the impact of every blow, and send limbs flying as you wreak havoc upon your foes. (Blood & gore are optional)
- Believable fights: A game where fights look believable, MORDHAU strikes a balance between gameplay and realism.
Enter Battle Today!
Mordhau is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and PC. To pick up a copy on Xbox, you can do so via the Xbox Store for £31.99. For £49.99, however, players can get the Gold Edition of the game, which adds in a variety of cosmetic sets for your armour, as well as two extra Voice Packs.
And if you want to know whether Mordhau on Xbox is worth that price, stick around for our upcoming review.
Game Description
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
