Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Dive into the world of Manor Lords, an enthralling early access city-builder set in the heart of medieval Europe. As the lord of your own land, you'll guide your peasants through the challenges and triumphs of medieval life. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the game!

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Manor Lords News

2025

March 1

⚫︎ Manor Lords celebrates its first year in Early Access with significant strides in development and exciting new features. Originally a solo project, the team has grown to include experts in programming, art, design, and AI.

Look forward to smarter AI managing villages, a comprehensive records view for tracking production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Stone construction is also expanding with quarries and lime kilns, enabling the creation of more sophisticated structures.

Read more: Manor Lords Wins Best Indie Game of 2024 in the Digital Vikings Awards (Official Hooded Horse Twitter)

March 1

⚫︎ Manor Lords clinches the title of Best Indie Game of 2024 at the Digital Vikings Awards, a prestigious accolade announced by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter. The award was celebrated at DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with heartfelt thanks to @_DigitalVikings and @DevGAMM for their unwavering 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 captivating preview of Manor Lords unveils a host of new features, including stone castles with modular upgrades, the introduction of a new strategic battleground map named Devil’s Hill, and a complete 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 live, bringing essential fixes from beta testing to the main branch of Manor Lords. Notable updates include smoother operations in storage buildings via updated pickup zones, a fix for artisans halting work post-residential upgrades, and the replacement of small vegetable patches with storage sheds to resolve villager pathing issues.

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, is now available for Manor Lords, featuring a marketplace rework, new maps, and tavern upgrades. Players are recommended 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 achieves 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 record for city builders and similar genres. Publisher Hooded Horse expresses gratitude to fans and promises 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 shares on Steam that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He extends his appreciation for the strong community support, noting the game's 3.2 million wishlists and the dedication of its solo developer, Greg. Bender reassures fans there's no rush to purchase at launch, encouraging support when they're ready.

Read more: Manor Lords CEO Will Offer 25% Discounts Often for Players Tight on Money (Game8)

April 26

⚫︎ Addressing concerns about the undisclosed price of Manor Lords on Reddit, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender explains the game's use of regional pricing. Instead of a universal price, Manor Lords will adjust costs according to local currencies and economic conditions, aiming for fairness and affordability.

Bender notes that not revealing the U.S. price beforehand helps prevent confusion and misperceptions about pricing in other regions, with full details to be disclosed at launch.

Read more: Manor Lords Is Hiding Its Price On Purpose For You, The Consumer (Game8)