Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Manor Lords is an enthralling early access city-builder set in the rich tapestry of medieval Europe, where you can take on the role of a lord overseeing your realm of peasants. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and news about the 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 a host of new features. What started as a solo project has now grown to include a team of experts in programming, art, design, and AI.

Look forward to smarter AI capable of managing entire villages, a detailed records view for tracking production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Additionally, stone construction is set to expand with the introduction of quarries and lime kilns, enabling the creation of 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 clinches the title of Best Indie Game of 2024 at the Digital Vikings Awards, as announced by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter. This accolade was bestowed during DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with heartfelt gratitude extended to both @_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

⚫︎ A fresh preview of Manor Lords teases exciting upcoming features such as stone castles with customizable upgrades, the introduction of a new strategic battleground map named 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

⚫︎ The latest hotfix, 0.8.029, is now available, bringing several beta-tested improvements to Manor Lords' main branch. Notable changes include enhanced operations for storage buildings through updated pickup zones, a fix for artisans halting work post-residential upgrades, and the replacement of small vegetable patches with storage sheds to mitigate 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) is now live, featuring a revamped marketplace, new maps, and tavern upgrades. Players are recommended to back up their save files before transitioning 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 (Steam)

April 30

⚫︎ Manor Lords achieves a phenomenal milestone, selling over 1 million copies within its first day and peaking at 170,000 concurrent players on Steam. This sets a new record for city builders and similar genres. Publisher Hooded Horse expresses gratitude to fans and announces an upcoming patch aimed at addressing bugs, balancing issues, and enhancing 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 shared on Steam that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He extends thanks to fans for their robust support, spotlighting the game's impressive 3.2 million wishlists and its solo developer, Greg. Bender reassures there is no rush to purchase at launch, encouraging players to support the game when they feel ready.

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

April 26

⚫︎ Addressing concerns about the undisclosed price of Manor Lords, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender explains on Reddit the game's commitment to regional pricing. This approach adjusts costs based on local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability.

By not revealing the U.S. price ahead of time, Bender aims to prevent confusion and misconceptions about affordability in other regions, promising full pricing details at launch.

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