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During this Early Access phase, the "story" was often written in the camp. A companion might get grumpy because they’re hungry, or a captured prisoner might try to escape in the night. Every scar your archer gained in a fight with a pack of wolves became a permanent part of your troop's history.

Between contracts, your troop would stumble upon Tombs of the Ancients . Using torches to navigate the pitch-black ruins, you solved puzzles left by a fallen civilization, uncovering artifacts that hinted at a much larger, darker history than the current wars between petty lords. A Note on Versions Wartales.v1.22650.Early.Access.rar

An expansion adding sailing and sea combat. During this Early Access phase, the "story" was

If you are looking for a specific or patch notes for that old version, Between contracts, your troop would stumble upon Tombs

The build version is now significantly outdated. Since exiting Early Access, the developers at Shiro Games have added:

Your story likely began in Tiltren County, where you had to choose between helping desperate refugees or the wealthy landowners who wanted them gone. There is no "good" ending—only the one that keeps your coin purse full and your companions alive.