Similarly, when playing as a vassal, you will have the option to relinquish control of a fief back to the kingdom', TaleWorlds wrote. ' When playing as a faction leader, you will be given the option to grant fiefs to your vassals, allowing you to diversify the ownership of fiefs across your kingdom, or bolster relations with a clan that might not be too fond of your rule. The developer update is a hefty one, and it kicks off with the ability to grant and relinquish fiefs.