TaleWorlds Entertainment produced a standalone expansion for the game, titled "", which includes multiplayer support with up to 250 players as well as improved diplomacy, graphics, and artificial intelligence. "Warband" also has an updated map and a sixth faction. The expansion was set to be released in Q3 2009, but was delayed until March 2010. Closed beta testing began on August 2009, and became open in February 2010, before the sequel's release on March 30, 2010. Paradox Interactive, returned the "Mount & Blade" license to TaleWorlds Entertainment on January 31, 2014.