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\nManor Lords releases on Steam in early access tomorrow, but pricing is still yet to be revealed.\n<\/p>\n

\nTim Bender, CEO of the game’s publisher Hooded Horse, took to reddit<\/a> to defend the decision and explain further why the pricing will only be shared at launch.\n<\/p>\n

\nBender explained the game will have regional pricing, just like other games on Steam, which aren’t just different currencies but priced according to local standards.\n<\/p>\n

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Manor Lords releases on Steam in early access tomorrow, but pricing is still yet to be revealed. Tim Bender, CEO of the game’s publisher Hooded Horse, took to reddit to defend the decision and explain further why the pricing will only be shared at launch. Bender explained the game will have regional pricing, just like other games on Steam, which aren’t just different currencies but priced according to local standards. 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