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The Rise of Manor Lords: A Surprising Game Leads Steam's Most Anticipated List

Exploring the unexpected success of Manor Lords, the medieval city-builder that outshines Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam's wishlist.
The Rise of Manor Lords: A Surprising Game Leads Steam's Most Anticipated List

Highlights

  • Manor Lords has become the most wishlisted game on Steam, surpassing 3 million wishlists, promising a unique gaming experience.
  • Players in Manor Lords build medieval villages with a gridless system, balancing city-building with real-time strategy elements.
  • The game stands out with its focus on urban planning, historically-authentic setting, and intense combat scenarios, drawing attention from PC gamers.

2024 is gearing up to be an exciting year for video game releases, following the success of 2023. While big titles like 'The Legend of Zelda' and 'Spider-Man' are absent, the lineup includes promising games like 'Tekken,' 'Final Fantasy,' and 'Prince of Persia.' Among the anticipated releases is the unexpected standout, 'Manor Lords.'

Many games are scheduled for a 2024 release and some have already made it to the top of Steam's wishlist, indicating a high level of interest from players. Popular titles like 'Frostpunk 2,' 'Stalker 2,' 'Hollow Knight: Silksong,' and 'Hades 2' are highly ranked, but 'Manor Lords' has taken the lead with over 3 million wishlists on Steam.

Manor Lords: The Most Anticipated Game on Steam

Understanding Manor Lords

'Manor Lords' was first announced in 2020 and is a medieval strategy and city-building game set to release on April 26, 2024. Players step into the shoes of a noble figure constructing a medieval village from scratch. Starting with a central marketplace, players expand their village by adding houses, lodges, farmyards, and other structures using a gridless placement system for maximum freedom.

While most of the game revolves around village management, 'Manor Lords' also introduces conflict elements. Players face challenges such as bandit attacks or rival village invasions, turning the game into a real-time strategy experience where players command villagers in battles crucial for the village's survival.

Reasons Behind Manor Lords' Popularity

'Manor Lords' has topped Steam's wishlist with over 3 million entries, an impressive milestone for an indie game with a niche concept. The game's unique features are what draw players in. It offers a gridless placement system, focuses on urban planning, and incorporates a detailed real-time strategy combat system within a historically-authentic medieval backdrop, making it a compelling choice for PC gamers. However, it's important to note that 'Manor Lords' will only enter early access on April 26, with ongoing development expected.

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