Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Manor Lords is an engaging early access city-builder set in medieval Europe, where you can take on the role of a lord overseeing your land and peasants. Stay updated with the latest news and developments to enhance your gameplay experience!

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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 enhancements include an advanced AI system for village management, a detailed records view for monitoring production and consumption, a refined approval system, and a new building upkeep mechanic. Additionally, stone construction will be expanded with new quarries and lime kilns, paving the way for 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 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 accolade was celebrated at DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with gratitude extended 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 for Manor Lords has been released, highlighting upcoming features such as stone castles with customizable upgrades, the introduction of a new strategic map called 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

⚫︎ Hotfix 0.8.029 is now available, implementing several beta-tested fixes to the main branch of Manor Lords. Key updates include improved storage building operations through 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 (0.8.017) for Manor Lords is now live, featuring a revamped marketplace, new maps, and enhanced tavern upgrades. Players are advised to back up 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 achieved over 1 million sales within its first day and set a new record for city builders with 170,000 peak concurrent players on Steam. Hooded Horse, the publisher, expressed gratitude to fans and announced 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 robust support, noting the game's 3.2 million wishlists and its solo developer, Greg. Bender emphasized that there is no rush to purchase at launch, encouraging players to support the game at their convenience.

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 lack of a publicly announced price for Manor Lords, emphasizing the game's use of regional pricing. Instead of a uniform global price, the game adjusts costs based on local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability.

Bender explained that not revealing the U.S. price beforehand helps prevent confusion and misperceptions 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)