{"id":1244637,"date":"2026-02-28T08:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T08:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/v2uSAaGUgH9pBjd5TdyVMd"},"modified":"2026-02-28T08:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T08:33:11","slug":"runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework\/","title":{"rendered":"Runaway city-building success Manor Lords is getting a major overhaul to its systems: &#8216;It&#8217;s not just a new feature or two. It&#8217;s a full rework&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>City-building smash hit<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/uk\/manor-lords\/\"> Manor Lords<\/a> received relatively frequent updates after it<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/city-builder\/manor-lords-surpassed-100000-concurrent-players-within-hours-of-release-and-now-its-the-global-top-seller-on-steam\/\"> launched into early access last year<\/a>, but the pace of patches has slowed considerably since the start of 2025. While there have been plenty of previews for new features planned by developer Slavic Magic, actual, tangible changes to the game are thin on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Manor Lords&#8217; creator Greg Stycze\u0144 has explained why these regular updates haven&#8217;t been coming, and the answer is the studio is working on a considerably larger, deeper overhaul of how the game functions. &#8220;I know you&#8217;ve been waiting a long time, and the reason for the delay is pretty simple. We&#8217;re overhauling a lot of systems at once&#8221; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/news\/app\/1363080\/view\/505080786253252678?l=english\" target=\"_blank\">he explained in a Steam update<\/a>. &#8220;It&#8217;s a full rework of how things like buildings, production chains, and environmental interactions function.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stycze\u0144 doesn&#8217;t share full details about the coming overhaul, but he does provide a thorough explanation of how one mechanic is changing\u2014the affinity system. This governs the relationship between your structures and the areas in which they are placed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We wanted a more in-depth relational system between buildings and other buildings, as well as between buildings and their environments,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;We prototyped what building games usually do\u2014effects applied in a radius, or in specific zones, but found out that the Manor Lords&#8217; flexible plot system doesn&#8217;t play very well with placing stuff in areas, especially when they are circular.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stycze\u0144 describes trying to fit rectangular plots into circular areas as &#8220;not pleasant&#8221;, which, yeah, square pegs and round holes and all that. Instead, he and his team have come up with an environmentally contextual solution:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The environments we have so far are meadow, woodland, farmland, rural, and urban. Buildings have different affinities; for instance, apiaries will benefit from a large Woodland area in the Region,&#8221; Styzcen writes. &#8220;Experimentally, we made it even more complex, and some buildings can buff the affinities of other buildings. For instance, having apiaries can increase the existing effect that pollination orchards get from meadows.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s as far as Stycze\u0144 goes regarding systemic reworks. But he also shares some info on other, non-mechanical features being worked on. These include new shopfronts and artisan workstations, a new map called &#8220;divided&#8221;, which is bisected by a mountain range, a new camera feature that lets you peer through the walls of fortifications, so you can see your soldiers standing guard inside towers and turrets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 4<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1804px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:49.83%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"omSSxfYNLQP3x5WjoNed6L\" name=\"shops3\" alt=\"New shopfronts and workstations in Manor Lords\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework.png\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1804\" height=\"899\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Slavic Magic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 4<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2006px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:47.21%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"wJaNTvT5Su8ZRFPs7trj6L\" name=\"shops2\" alt=\"New shopfronts and workstations in Manor Lords\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework-1.png\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2006\" height=\"947\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Slavic Magic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 4<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1696px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:55.48%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"YVboSQJwShxFpq4WxPxm2L\" name=\"shops1\" alt=\"New shopfronts and workstations in Manor Lords\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework-2.png\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1696\" height=\"941\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Slavic Magic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 4<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1336px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:63.40%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"2sH8AENAb8zwWSDL9Mo2vK\" name=\"shops4\" alt=\"New shopfronts and workstations in Manor Lords\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework-3.png\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1336\" height=\"847\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Slavic Magic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>All of this, plus the other, unrevealed changes Slavic Magic has in the oven, are why meaningful changes to Manor Lords have been sparse this year. &#8220;Because we&#8217;re working on all these big changes, we haven&#8217;t been able to put out smaller patches. They would make things messy or break stuff that&#8217;s still being worked on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stycze\u0144 doesn&#8217;t provide any kind of timeline regarding when these features will wend their way into the game, but does say there will be further updates about what other changes are coming to Manor Lords down the line. &#8220;I&#8217;ll keep posting here as we get closer and share more along the way,&#8221; he concludes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product\"><a data-dimension112=\"cd83acd5-96af-4ec6-807c-443029dfa8f8\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"2025 games\" data-dimension48=\"2025 games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:400px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"Vji3V6i3HDWUHeQ22PrjFL\" name=\"New Project (8).jpg\" caption=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" credit=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/new-games-2025-upcoming-pc-release-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dimension112=\"cd83acd5-96af-4ec6-807c-443029dfa8f8\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"2025 games\" data-dimension48=\"2025 games\" data-dimension25=\"\"><strong>2025 games<\/strong><\/a>: This year&#8217;s upcoming releases<strong><br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-pc-games\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best PC games<\/strong><\/a>: Our all-time favorites<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-50-best-free-pc-games\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Free PC games<\/strong><\/a>: Freebie fest<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-fps-games\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best FPS games<\/strong><\/a>: Finest gunplay<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-rpgs-of-all-time\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best RPGs<\/strong><\/a>: Grand adventures<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-co-op-games\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best co-op games<\/strong><\/a>: Better together<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/strategy\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>City-building smash hit Manor Lords received relatively frequent updates after it launched into early access last year, but the pace of patches has slowed considerably since the start of 2025. While there have been plenty of previews for new features planned by developer Slavic Magic, actual, tangible changes to the game are thin on the ground. Now, Manor Lords&#8217; creator Greg Stycze\u0144 has explained why these regular updates haven&#8217;t been coming, and the answer is the studio is working on a considerably larger, deeper overhaul of how the game functions. &#8220;I know you&#8217;ve been waiting a long time, and the reason for the delay is pretty simple. We&#8217;re overhauling a lot of systems at once&#8221; he explained in a Steam update. &#8220;It&#8217;s a full rework&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"excerpt-more\"><a class=\"blog-excerpt button\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/runaway-city-building-success-manor-lords-is-getting-a-major-overhaul-to-its-systems-its-not-just-a-new-feature-or-two-its-a-full-rework\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1244638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[336],"tags":[748,516],"class_list":["post-1244637","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pc-gamer","tag-games","tag-strategy"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Runaway city-building success Manor Lords is getting a major overhaul to its systems: &#039;It&#039;s not just a new feature or two. 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