Manor Lords is an immersive early access city-builder set in the medieval Europe, where you take on the role of a lord overseeing your domain and its inhabitants. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in this exciting 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 the introduction of new features. What started as a solo project has now grown into a team of experts in programming, art, design, and AI.

The game is set to receive enhancements such as a smarter AI capable of managing villages more effectively, a detailed records view to monitor production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Additionally, the expansion of stone construction features quarries and lime kilns, paving the way for 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 celebrated at DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with gratitude extended to @_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 recent preview of Manor Lords highlights upcoming features such as stone castles with customizable upgrades, the introduction of a new strategic map named Devil’s Hill, and a comprehensive overhaul of the game's 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 for Manor Lords, bringing improvements from beta testing to the main branch. Notable updates include more efficient storage building operations via updated pickup zones, a solution 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

⚫︎ Manor Lords has released a new beta patch, version 0.8.017, introducing a reworked marketplace, new maps, and tavern upgrades. Players are recommended to back up their save files and uninstall mods to prevent 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, selling over 1 million copies on its first day and reaching 170,000 peak concurrent players on Steam, establishing a new benchmark for city builders. Publisher Hooded Horse expressed gratitude to fans and announced plans for a patch to address bugs, balance issues, and enhance gameplay based on player feedback.

Read more: Manor Lords Shares Future Plans After Getting 1 Million Sales in a Day (Game8)

April 29

⚫︎ In a Steam announcement, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender revealed that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He thanked fans for the robust support, citing 3.2 million wishlists and acknowledging the game's solo developer, Greg. Bender encouraged players to purchase the game at their convenience, emphasizing no pressure to buy at launch.

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

April 26

⚫︎ Addressing concerns on Reddit, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender explained the decision to not disclose Manor Lords' price publicly before launch, emphasizing the game's use of regional pricing. This approach adjusts costs based on local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability. Bender noted that not revealing the U.S. price helps prevent confusion 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)