It initially received a mixed critical reception. The original game, Mount & Blade, was released in 2008.
As of 2015, the series sold over 6 million units. The series is primarily set in the fantasy world of Calradia that closely resembles medieval Europe and the Middle East, expansions have taken place during different periods of history. Mount & Blade is a series of action role-playing video games developed by TaleWorlds Entertainment.