Paradox Interactive announces development is complete on Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword, and the now-gold hack-and-slash (and shoot) sequel will be released via digital distribution on May 3. This trailer shows off the game, and here's word on what it entails:

With Fire and Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms and battle formations based off real-world military strategies have been introduced to the battlefield. Also, muskets and pistols can now be used as sidearms in hand-to-hand combat to quickly drop your foes. In addition to the enhanced single player mode, Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword also provides a host of original multiplayer content including the new game mode: Captain, where up to 16 players can command a squad of solders.