Paradox Interactive announces plans to release a free content update called Winter Has Arrived on Wednesday for War of the Roses, their multiplayer melee combat game. This new trailer shows off the update, and their cinematic aspirations for this will continue with a part two of the trailer and a live stream of the game on Thursday at 2:00 pm EST on Twitch to demonstrate the new maps and new content. Here's word:

The battles between the houses of York and Lancaster show no signs of slowing down, with heroic knights remaining locked in combat as the cold winter months begin. Paradox Interactive has announced that the newest free content update for War of the Roses, entitled “Winter Has Arrived,” will be available Dec. 19 and includes new armor and weaponry, plus two brand new snow-covered maps based on the historic battles of Wakefield and Towton.

The truly pious will also be able to wield the Dagger and Sword of Mary for Christ’s Mass, inspired by medieval depictions of the Virgin Mary, laden with holy symbols. Both weapons will be available Friday, Dec. 21, at a special holiday price. But that mercy will expire on Dec. 26, at which point the prices will rise to the cost of a King's bounty!