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Manor Lords is an early access city-builder set in medieval Europe where you can be the lord of your land of peasants. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Manor Lords News
2025
October 5
⚫︎ Slavic Magic has finally given Manor Lords a major update, its first since January 2025 following a 9-month hiatus.
July 3
⚫︎ Slavic Magic has announced a major overhaul for Manor Lords, its medieval city builder currently in early access. In a recent Steam post, lead developer Grzegorz Styczeń confirmed that the next update will deliver a full rework
of core systems, including buildings, production chains, and environmental interactions.
The update will introduce a new building affinity system, along with a new map, shops, and workstations. Due to the scale of changes, smaller patches have been paused to avoid disrupting development. However, the team plans to return to more frequent updates once the rework is complete.
May 24
⚫︎ In a post shared on May 24, 2025, the official Manor Lords X (formerly Twitter) account reassured fans that development is progressing steadily. The team behind the game is expanding, and the next update is described as getting “more and more juicy.”
April 27
⚫︎ Manor Lords marks its first year in Early Access with major development progress and new features. The team, which began as a solo effort, has expanded to include specialists in programming, art, design, and AI.
Upcoming improvements include smarter AI capable of managing villages, a detailed records view for tracking production and consumption, a reworked approval system, and a new upkeep mechanic for buildings. Additionally, stone construction is being expanded with the introduction of quarries and lime kilns to support more advanced structures.
March 13
⚫︎ Manor Lords has been awarded Best Indie Game of 2024
at the Digital Vikings Awards, as announced by publisher Hooded Horse on Twitter. The recognition was presented during DevGAMM in Gdańsk, with special thanks extended to both @_DigitalVikings and @DevGAMM for supporting indie games and developers.
March 8
⚫︎ A new Manor Lords preview showcases upcoming features including stone castles with modular upgrades, the introduction of a new map called Devil’s Hill—a strategic battleground—and a full overhaul of the development tree.
January 31
⚫︎ Hotfix 0.8.029 is now live, bringing several beta-tested fixes to the main branch of Manor Lords. Key changes include smoother storage building operations through updated pickup zones, a fix for artisans stopping work after residential upgrades, and replacing small vegetable patches with storage sheds to prevent villager pathing issues.
2024
December 24
⚫︎ A new beta patch (0.8.017) for Manor Lords is now live, featuring a marketplace rework, new maps, and tavern upgrades. Players are advised to back up save files before switching to the beta and to remove all mods, as they may cause crashes.
April 30
⚫︎ Manor Lords has sold over 1 million copies within its first day and reached 170,000 peak concurrent players on Steam, setting a new record for city builders and similar genres. Publisher Hooded Horse thanked fans and announced an upcoming patch to address bugs, balance issues, and improve gameplay systems based on player feedback.
April 29
⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender announced on Steam that Manor Lords will launch with a 25% discount. He thanked fans for their strong support, highlighting the game's 3.2 million wishlists and its solo developer, Greg. Bender emphasized there is no pressure to buy at launch, encouraging players to support the game when they're ready.
April 26
⚫︎ Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender addressed concerns on Reddit about the lack of a publicly announced price for Manor Lords, highlighting the game's use of regional pricing. Rather than setting a single global price, the game will adjust costs based on local currencies and economic conditions to ensure fairness and affordability.
Bender stated that withholding the U.S. price in advance helps avoid confusion and misperceptions about affordability in other regions, with full pricing details to be revealed at launch.
