: The original Mount & Blade and Warband historically offered "demo" modes. You can download the full game client from official sites or Steam; the game is free to play until your character reaches Level 7, at which point you must purchase a license key to continue.
Once you have the game, you can enhance your experience for free by installing community-made mods using this guide: How To Install Mods For Warband | FULL GUIDE Terry Duke YouTube• Oct 19, 2023
There is no legitimate, permanent "free" version of the full Mount & Blade games. However, you can often play them at no cost through specific subscription services or download official trials to test the game before buying.