Greg Styczeń, the developer behind the popular city-building game Manor Lords, has recently addressed the community’s concerns regarding the lack of updates on the game’s development. In a tweet, he acknowledged the sparse communication, reassuring fans that progress is still being made behind the scenes. While the recent silence may have raised questions, Styczeń confirmed that the team is actively working on various aspects of the game, although he noted that the current tasks are not particularly exciting.
Styczeń elaborated on the ongoing development work, mentioning that he is reworking the marketplace and supply-and-demand systems. The goal is to make these systems less frustrating for players and to ensure compatibility with taverns and wells. Meanwhile, other team members are focused on improving user interface quality, optimizing the game for performance, and fixing crashes. Although he emphasized that the tasks at hand may not be “cool,” he acknowledged their importance for the game’s overall quality.
Despite the quiet period in communication, Manor Lords has gained significant traction within the gaming community. The title is one of the most discussed city-builders of the year, amassing three million Steam wishlists before its Early Access launch in April. Upon release, the game received rave reviews and achieved the remarkable milestone of selling one million copies within its first day. This success reflects the strong interest and anticipation surrounding the game.
Since its launch, Manor Lords has been consistently updated, featuring a range of quality-of-life enhancements, balance tweaks, and bug fixes. Notably, the game underwent a significant update last month when it transitioned to Unreal Engine 5. This upgrade has likely contributed to ongoing interest and engagement from the player base, even amid the developer’s recent silence.
While things may have quieted down since the last major update, Styczeń continues to engage with players regarding their feedback. In response to a player who believed that the market rework was finished, he clarified that further adjustments were necessary due to ongoing player concerns. This commitment to addressing player feedback highlights Styczeń’s dedication to improving the game and ensuring that it meets the expectations of its community.
