Embark on a journey through 14th-century Europe with Slavic Magic's upcoming historical city-builder, Manor Lords, immersing yourself in the life of a medieval lord. This medieval strategy game combines city-building and real-time tactical battles, catering to enthusiasts of medieval warfare and city construction.
Manor Lords boasts intricate city-building mechanics and a gridless map that empowers you to construct an organic city, replicating the natural evolution of real medieval settlements. Since its reveal, Manor Lords has gained immense popularity, becoming the most wished-for game on Steam in early 2024, with over three million eager fans awaiting its debut.
Manor Lords Early Access Release Date & Time
Initially scheduled for a late 2023 launch, developer Styczeń postponed the release of Manor Lords to 2024, citing the need for additional polishing. Fortunately, the wait is almost over as Manor Lords is primed to debut in Early Access on April 26, 2024, at 9 AM ET.
Manor Lords Release Schedule Across Regions
Similar to global game releases, the specific launch time will vary depending on your region. Here are the release times for Manor Lords across different time zones:
- 6 AM PT (April 26)
- 10 AM BRT (April 26)
- 2 PM BST (April 26)
- 3 PM CEST (April 26)
- 3 PM SAST (April 26)
- 4 PM EEST (April 26)
- 4 PM EAT (April 26)
- 6:30 PM IST (April 26)
- 9 PM CST (April 26)
- 9 PM SGT (April 26)
- 10 PM JST (April 26)
- 11 PM AET (April 26)
- 1 AM NZST (April 27)
Upon launch, Manor Lords will be exclusively available on PC via Steam and Game Pass with a subsequent release on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The game's Early Access status implies certain game aspects may still be under development.
Insight into Manor Lords Gameplay
Manor Lords prioritizes historical precision in its visuals, architecture, and gameplay mechanics. Drawing inspiration from the evolution of actual medieval towns and villages, the game presents detailed building mechanics where your city's evolution is influenced by seasons, trade routes, and the natural terrain.
This necessitates a focus on the population's welfare and attending to their fundamental needs before expanding your settlement. Beyond peaceful city-building, Manor Lords introduces real-time tactical battles where you lead a force of skilled warriors to expand your domain or safeguard your territory. The combat system allows for troop customization, enabling you to upgrade or downgrade their gear as per battle requirements.