Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Discover the latest developments and news from Manor Lords, the captivating early access city-builder set in medieval Europe where you take on the role of a lord overseeing your land and peasants. Keep reading to stay updated on the game's progress and future plans!

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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. Originally a solo project, the team has grown to include experts in programming, art, design, and AI.

Exciting upcoming enhancements include an AI that can better manage villages, a detailed records view for monitoring production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. The game's stone construction is also being expanded with 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. This accolade was announced by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter and celebrated during DevGAMM in Gdańsk. The team expressed their gratitude 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 fresh preview of Manor Lords highlights upcoming features such as stone castles with customizable upgrades, the new strategic battleground 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, 0.8.029, has been released for Manor Lords, integrating several beta-tested fixes into the main branch. Notable updates include improved 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 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' new beta patch (0.8.017) introduces a marketplace rework, new maps, and tavern upgrades. Players are recommended to back up their save files before opting into the beta and to remove any mods to avoid potential crashes.

Read more: Manor Lords Gets Reworked Markets and New Maps in Latest Beta Patch (Steam)

April 30

⚫︎ Manor Lords achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over 1 million copies on its first day, with a peak concurrent player count of 170,000 on Steam. This sets a new record for city builders and similar genres. Hooded Horse, the publisher, expressed gratitude to the fans and announced an upcoming 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

⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender shared on Steam that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He thanked the community for their robust support, noting the game's 3.2 million wishlists and its solo developer, Greg. Bender reassured fans that there is no rush to purchase at launch, encouraging support when they feel ready.

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

April 26

⚫︎ Addressing concerns on Reddit about the undisclosed price of Manor Lords, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender explained the use of regional pricing. Instead of a universal price, the game 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 pricing 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)