New Update on the Horizon: Trade, Combat, and AI

Since its blockbuster launch, medieval construction and management game Manor Lords has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the most downloaded titles on Steam. Putting a strain on the platform’s servers. Faced with this enthusiasm, developer Slavic Magic, also known as Greg Styczeń, revealed the outline of the game's first significant update. Currently in early access.

Manor Lords has plans

This next update will focus on several essential aspects of the game. Among the changes announced, we find an adjustment to the damage inflicted by archers. An improvement in trade mechanics, and a reduction in the sometimes excessive expansionism of artificial intelligence. A patch is also planned to address issues related to “homeless bugs”. Which unusually affect the behavior of homeless characters in the game.

Additionally, the development team plans to optimize sawmill efficiency and storage. As well as fixing a bug preventing play in free mode. For those experiencing crashing issues, Slavic Magic recommends updating the graphics card drivers. A basic but essential tip to ensure the stability of the game.

Players' feedback on social networks, although sometimes tinged with humor about their lack of knowledge of medieval agricultural practices, was taken into account by the developer. Indeed, some players were worried about seeing their farmers abandon the harvest in November for plowing and sowing. A completely authentic practice that the developer took the time to clarify.

Slavic Magic's approach to early access has been praised by publisher Hooded Horse as ideal. Moving away from a model where players vote on what features to develop next. Instead, the studio is focused on receiving player feedback to refine and improve Manor Lords.

Although no release date for this update has been announced, the message is clear: it will be available “when it's ready.”