Manor Lords is an early access city-builder set in medieval Europe where you can be the lord of your land of peasants. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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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 team has now grown to include experts in programming, art, design, and AI.
The upcoming updates promise smarter AI for village management, a detailed records view for monitoring production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Additionally, stone construction will expand with the addition of quarries and lime kilns to support more advanced structures.
Read more: Manor Lords Wins Best Indie Game of 2024 in the Digital Vikings Awards
March 1
⚫︎ Manor Lords has been honored with the title of Best Indie Game of 2024
at the Digital Vikings Awards, as shared by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter. The award was presented at 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
March 8
⚫︎ A recent preview of Manor Lords highlights upcoming features, including stone castles with modular upgrades, a new map called Devil’s Hill designed for strategic battles, 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
January 31
⚫︎ Hotfix 0.8.029 is now available, implementing several beta-tested fixes to the main branch of Manor Lords. Notable updates include smoother operations for storage buildings via updated pickup zones, a fix for artisans who stop working after 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
2024
December 24
⚫︎ A new beta patch (0.8.017) for Manor Lords is live, introducing a marketplace rework, new maps, and tavern upgrades. Players are encouraged to back up their save files before switching to the beta and to remove all mods to prevent potential crashes.
Read more: Manor Lords Gets Reworked Markets and New Maps in Latest Beta Patch
April 30
⚫︎ Manor Lords achieved over 1 million sales within its first day and hit a peak of 170,000 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new benchmark for city builders and similar genres. Hooded Horse expressed gratitude to fans and announced plans for an upcoming patch to tackle 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
April 29
⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender announced on Steam that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He thanked fans for their robust support, noting the game's 3.2 million wishlists and its solo developer, Greg. Bender stressed that there is no rush to buy at launch, urging players to support the game when they feel ready.
Read more: Manor Lords CEO Will Offer 25% Discounts Often for Players Tight on Money
April 26
⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender addressed pricing concerns on Reddit, emphasizing Manor Lords' use of regional pricing. Instead of a fixed global price, the game adjusts costs according to local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability.
Bender explained that not disclosing the U.S. price beforehand helps avoid confusion and misperceptions about affordability in other regions, with comprehensive pricing details to be revealed at launch.
Read more: Manor Lords Is Hiding Its Price On Purpose For You, The Consumer
