The *Blazing Deserts* DLC for *Battle Brothers* opens a gateway to uncharted southern territories—vast burning deserts, hidden oases, and bustling independent city-states teeming with danger and opportunity. Venture into this untamed frontier to battle desert raiders, hunt fearsome southern beasts, and step into the arena for glory and gold. Arm your company with historically inspired Arabian and Persian gear, wield alchemical weapons and early firearms, and confront a rising tide of religious conflict that threatens to consume the world in chaos.

Features

• Expansive Southern Realms – Explore newly unveiled lands brimming with unique city-states, each offering distinct lore, services, and equipment. Discover new character origins exclusive to the south, enriching your campaign from the outset.
• Customizable Retinue – Enhance your mercenary company with non-combat followers. Recruit a drill sergeant to improve training, a blacksmith to mend even the most ruined gear, or secure supply carts for expanded inventory.
• Arena Combat – Enter the arena and fight for fame and fortune in front of roaring crowds. Earn currency, experience, and rare rewards as a thrilling alternative to traditional contracts.
• A Trial of Faith – Face a powerful new late-game crisis fueled by religious upheaval, testing your leadership and survival in a world torn by ideological fire.
• Deadly New Factions – Clash with disciplined city-state soldiers, lawless desert raiders, and terrifying desert predators. Each enemy brings unique tactics and authentic gear reflective of the region.
• Origins of the South – Choose from three new southern-themed origins, each introducing unique mechanics and narrative paths that redefine your campaign’s challenges and progression.
• Cultural Flair in Gear & Banners – Equip your brothers in arms with new helmets, shields, armors, and banners inspired by medieval Arabic and Persian design. Wield exotic weapons, volatile alchemical devices, and the primal power of early firearms.
• Quest for Legend – Journey to a fabled location shrouded in myth, where a fearsome new boss guards a legendary prize for the bold and worthy.
• Diverse Tactical Battlefields – Experience combat in vivid new environments, from ancient ruins and nomadic encampments to perilous graveyards and brigand hideouts, with new maps also added to the base game.
• Rich New Contracts & Events – Forge your reputation through fresh southern contracts and immersive, illustrated events that deepen your role as a mercenary leader.
• Atmospheric Soundtrack – Immerse yourself in adventure with a selection of new, thematically rich music tracks tailored to the desert realm.
• Greater Challenges – Prove your mastery with new achievements that push your tactical prowess and endurance to the limit.