Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Dive into the latest updates and developments of Manor Lords, the captivating early access city-builder set in the heart of medieval Europe. Here, you're not just a player; you're the lord of your own land of peasants. Let's explore the most recent news that has been shaping the world of Manor Lords!

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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 an array of new features. What started as a solo endeavor has blossomed into a team effort, now bolstered by experts in programming, art, design, and AI.

Look forward to smarter AI that can manage villages effectively, a detailed records view to monitor production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a fresh upkeep mechanic for buildings. Moreover, the game expands stone construction with the addition of 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 clinched the title of Best Indie Game of 2024 at the prestigious Digital Vikings Awards. This accolade was shared by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter and celebrated at DevGAMM in Gdańsk. A heartfelt thanks was extended 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

⚫︎ The latest Manor Lords preview teases exciting new features: stone castles with customizable upgrades, a 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 much-anticipated Hotfix 0.8.029 is now live, introducing several beta-tested fixes to the main branch of Manor Lords. Notable updates include smoother operations for storage buildings thanks to updated pickup zones, a resolution to artisans halting work post-residential upgrades, and the replacement of small vegetable patches with storage sheds to enhance villager pathing.

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) has been rolled out for Manor Lords, featuring a revamped marketplace, new maps, and tavern enhancements. Players are encouraged to back up their save files before opting into the beta and to remove any mods to prevent potential crashes.

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

April 30

⚫︎ Manor Lords achieved a monumental milestone by selling over 1 million copies on its first day and reaching a peak of 170,000 concurrent players on Steam. This sets a new benchmark for city builders and similar genres. Publisher Hooded Horse expressed gratitude to the fans and teased an upcoming patch focused on addressing bugs, balancing issues, and enhancing gameplay systems based on community feedback.

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

April 29

⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender took to Steam to announce that Manor Lords will debut with a 25% discount. He acknowledged the strong support from fans, evidenced by the game's 3.2 million wishlists, and praised the solo developer, Greg. Bender emphasized that there's no rush to purchase at launch, encouraging players to support the game when it best fits their budget.

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

April 26

⚫︎ Addressing community concerns on Reddit, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender clarified the pricing strategy for Manor Lords, emphasizing the use of regional pricing. Instead of a uniform global price, costs will be adjusted according to local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability.

By not disclosing the U.S. price ahead of time, Bender aims to prevent confusion and misperceptions about affordability in different regions, with full pricing details to be revealed at launch.

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