Manor Lords is an early access city-builder set in medieval Europe where you can be the lord of your land of peasants. Dive into the latest news and developments about the game!
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Manor Lords News
2025
March 1
⚫︎ Manor Lords celebrates its first year in Early Access with significant development strides and new features. Originally a solo project, the development team has grown to include experts in programming, art, design, and AI.
The game is set to receive numerous enhancements, including a smarter AI for managing villages, a detailed records view for monitoring production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Stone construction will also see expansion with the addition of quarries and lime kilns, enabling the creation of more advanced structures.
Read more: Manor Lords Wins Best Indie Game of 2024 in the Digital Vikings Awards (Official Hooded Horse Twitter)
March 1
⚫︎ Manor Lords has been honored with the Best Indie Game of 2024
award at the Digital Vikings Awards, as shared by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter. The accolade was awarded during DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with heartfelt thanks to both @_DigitalVikings and @DevGAMM for their support of indie games and developers.
Read more: Manor Lords Wins Best Indie Game of 2024 in the Digital Vikings Awards (Official Hooded Horse Twitter)
March 8
⚫︎ A new preview of Manor Lords highlights upcoming additions such as stone castles with customizable upgrades, the introduction of a new strategic map called Devil’s Hill, and a comprehensive overhaul of the development tree.
Read more: Manor Lords Reveals Stone Castles, Devil’s Hill, and Progression Overhaul in Latest Update Preview (Steam)
January 31
⚫︎ The latest hotfix, version 0.8.029, is now available, bringing several beta-tested fixes to the main branch of Manor Lords. Notable updates include optimized storage building operations via updated pickup zones, a solution for artisans stopping work post-residential upgrades, and the replacement of small vegetable patches with storage sheds to enhance villager pathing.
Read more: Manor Lords Gets Minor Changes, Bugfixes, and Logistics Improvements in Latest Update 4 Hotfix (Steam)
2024
December 24
⚫︎ A new beta patch, version 0.8.017, for Manor Lords is now available, featuring a revamped marketplace, new maps, and upgraded taverns. Players are encouraged to back up their save files before switching to the beta and to remove all mods to avoid potential crashes.
Read more: Manor Lords Gets Reworked Markets and New Maps in Latest Beta Patch (Steam)
April 30
⚫︎ Manor Lords has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over 1 million copies on its first day and reaching a peak of 170,000 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new benchmark for city builders and similar genres. Publisher Hooded Horse expressed gratitude to fans and announced plans for an upcoming patch to address bugs, balance issues, and enhance gameplay systems based on player feedback.
Read more: Manor Lords Shares Future Plans After Getting 1 Million Sales in a Day (Game8)
April 29
⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender announced on Steam that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He thanked fans for their enthusiastic support, noting the game's 3.2 million wishlists and the dedication of its solo developer, Greg. Bender emphasized that there is no pressure to purchase at launch, encouraging players to support the game when they feel ready.
Read more: Manor Lords CEO Will Offer 25% Discounts Often for Players Tight on Money (Game8)
April 26
⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender addressed concerns on Reddit regarding the undisclosed price of Manor Lords, explaining the game's approach to regional pricing. Instead of a uniform global price, Manor Lords will adjust costs according to local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability.
Bender noted that not revealing the U.S. price beforehand helps prevent confusion and misconceptions about affordability in other regions, with full pricing details to be disclosed at launch.
Read more: Manor Lords Is Hiding Its Price On Purpose For You, The Consumer (Game8)
