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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

In TaleWorlds' Bannerlord beta v1.5.0 notes, the Trader player start unlocks after you create your first caravan; loading an existing save that already meets the condition can also unlock the relevant start. First verify that the client is actually on the beta v1.5.0 branch, not stable v1.4.8 or a console build. If the condition is met but the option still does not appear, restart the client and recheck the Sandbox start screen. This is a branch-specific unlock note, not a promise that every installation exposes it.

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In TaleWorlds' Bannerlord beta v1.5.0 notes, the Trader player start unlocks after you create your first caravan; loading an existing save that already meets the condition can also unlock the relevant start. First verify that the client is actually on the beta v1.5.0 branch, not stable v1.4.8 or a console build. If the condition is met but the option still does not appear, restart the client and recheck the Sandbox start screen. This is a branch-specific unlock note, not a promise that every installation exposes it.

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Bannerlord Beta 1.5.0: Why the Trader Start Is Locked

Check TaleWorlds' explicit Trader-start unlock condition and branch label before rebuilding a sandbox around a start option that may not be available on your current build.

Read the relevant guideBannerlord Beta 1.5.0: Share a Sandbox Seed Without Mismatching Its Rules

Separate the seed from scenario, player start and modifiers so two players know whether they are recreating the same setup or only a partially similar world.

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Bannerlord Beta 1.5.0: Why the Trader Start Is Locked

Check TaleWorlds' explicit Trader-start unlock condition and branch label before rebuilding a sandbox around a start option that may not be available on your current build.

Updated November 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bannerlord Beta 1.5.0: Share a Sandbox Seed Without Mismatching Its Rules

Separate the seed from scenario, player start and modifiers so two players know whether they are recreating the same setup or only a partially similar world.

Updated November 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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