The details are still unknown, except im pretty sure the king has to die, and then election is held for a new one. Actually that will be the only way to become king for a while, as kingdom creation wont be in at launch. Can you become king of a faction in Mount and Blade Bannerlord? You can immediately pick up where you left off. When you retire, you just get a score and a little story about your future. What happens when you retire from adventuring in Mount and Blade?
What does right to rule mean in Mount and Blade?.What does Honour do in Mount and Blade Warband?.
