Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Discover the latest updates and developments in Manor Lords, an immersive early access city-builder set in medieval Europe, where you take the role of a lord overseeing your realm. Dive into the latest news and see what's new in 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 the introduction of exciting new features. What started as a solo project has evolved into a collaborative effort, now including experts in programming, art, design, and AI.

Anticipated enhancements include smarter AI for village management, a comprehensive records view for monitoring production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Additionally, the game expands on stone construction with new quarries and lime kilns, enabling 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 clinched the title of Best Indie Game of 2024 at the Digital Vikings Awards, as shared by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter. The accolade was presented at DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with heartfelt thanks 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 fresh preview of Manor Lords unveils a host of upcoming features, including stone castles with customizable upgrades, a new strategic 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, version 0.8.029, is now available, introducing several fixes tested in beta to the main branch of Manor Lords. Notable improvements include optimized storage building operations with 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

⚫︎ A new beta patch, version 0.8.017, has been released for Manor Lords, featuring a revamped marketplace, new maps, and upgraded taverns. Players are recommended to back up their save files before switching to the beta and to remove any mods, which might cause instability.

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, with peak concurrent players reaching 170,000 on Steam, setting a new benchmark for city-building games. Hooded Horse expressed gratitude to fans and announced plans for an upcoming patch to tackle bugs, balance issues, and enhance 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 announced on Steam that Manor Lords will be available at launch with a 25% discount. He expressed appreciation for the robust support from fans, noting the game's impressive 3.2 million wishlists and the dedication of its solo developer, Greg. Bender emphasized that there's no rush to purchase at launch, encouraging players to support the game when it suits them financially.

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

April 26

⚫︎ Addressing pricing concerns on Reddit, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender highlighted Manor Lords' commitment to regional pricing. Instead of a universal price, the game adjusts costs according to local currencies and economic conditions to ensure accessibility and fairness. Bender explained that not disclosing the U.S. price beforehand prevents confusion and misinterpretations about affordability in different regions, with full pricing details to be unveiled at launch.

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