Manor Lords: Latest Updates and News

Discover the latest updates and exciting developments in Manor Lords, the medieval city-builder that lets you rule your own land of peasants. Dive into the world of Manor Lords and stay informed with the most recent news!

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Manor Lords News

2025

March 1

⚫︎ Celebrate Manor Lords' first anniversary in Early Access! The game has made significant strides, with the development team growing from a solo project to a specialized group including programmers, artists, designers, and AI experts. Look forward to smarter village-managing AI, a detailed records view for monitoring production and consumption, a revamped approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Enhance your medieval world with expanded stone construction, including new quarries and lime kilns 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 clinched the title of "Best Indie Game of 2024" at the Digital Vikings Awards. The announcement came from publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter, with the award being presented at DevGAMM in Gdańsk. A big thank you to @_DigitalVikings and @DevGAMM for championing indie games and their developers.

Read more: Manor Lords Wins Best Indie Game of 2024 in the Digital Vikings Awards (Official Hooded Horse Twitter)

March 8

⚫︎ Get a sneak peek at Manor Lords' latest preview, featuring stunning stone castles with customizable upgrades, the introduction of a new map named Devil’s Hill for strategic battles, and a comprehensive overhaul of the development tree to enrich your gameplay experience.

Read more: Manor Lords Reveals Stone Castles, Devil’s Hill, and Progression Overhaul in Latest Update Preview (Steam)

January 31

⚫︎ Manor Lords' Hotfix 0.8.029 is now available on the main branch, bringing essential updates tested in beta. Expect smoother operations in storage buildings, a fix for artisans pausing work post-residential upgrades, and the replacement of small vegetable patches with storage sheds to improve villager movement.

Read more: Manor Lords Gets Minor Changes, Bugfixes, and Logistics Improvements in Latest Update 4 Hotfix (Steam)

2024

December 24

⚫︎ Dive into the latest Manor Lords beta patch (0.8.017) featuring a marketplace rework, new maps, and tavern enhancements. Remember to back up your save files before switching to the beta and 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 has achieved a remarkable feat, selling over 1 million copies in its first day and peaking at 170,000 concurrent players on Steam. This sets a new benchmark for city builders and similar genres. Hooded Horse expresses gratitude to fans and promises an upcoming patch to fix bugs, balance gameplay, and enhance 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 a 25% launch discount for Manor Lords on Steam, thanking fans for their support with 3.2 million wishlists. Bender highlighted the solo developer Greg's efforts and reassured players there's no rush to buy, encouraging them to support the game when ready.

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 explained Manor Lords' use of regional pricing to ensure affordability across different economies. By not revealing the U.S. price early, they aim to prevent confusion and misconceptions about global affordability, with full pricing details to be shared at launch.

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