Manor Lords Sells Over 1 Million in a Day, Hits Highest Ever Steam Player Concurrents for a City Builder
Medieval strategy game Manor Lords has made an impressive debut, selling over one million copies within a single day of its Early Access release. The game quickly climbed the ranks of player concurrents on Steam, hitting a peak concurrent player count of 173,178. According to publisher Hooded Horse, this achievement represents the highest concurrent player count ever recorded for a city builder game, surpassing even popular titles in similar genres such as Civilization and Cities: Skylines.
Developed by Slavic Magic, a one-person studio founded by Greg Styczeń, Manor Lords offers players an immersive medieval experience featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. The game’s success can be attributed in part to its extensive Steam wishlists, which translated into a strong launch and enthusiastic player engagement.
While the game is in Early Access, IGN’s review of Manor Lords gave it a rating of 7/10, praising its gorgeous visuals and the hours of enjoyment it provides in building perfect medieval hamlets. However, it also noted that the game still feels early in its development. The positive reception from players and the dedicated development team’s commitment to improving the game based on player feedback bode well for its future success.
Following the successful launch, Styczeń took to Twitter to outline the main points for the upcoming patch. This includes fixing any unusual bugs related to homelessness, tuning archer damage and trade oversupply mechanics, slowing down the AI’s rate of claiming territories, and improving the efficiency and storage of the sawpit.
Manor Lords joins the list of mid-priced games that have achieved significant success in early 2024, following the releases of Pocket Pair’s Palworld and Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2. This trend demonstrates the increasing demand for unique and engaging gaming experiences outside of the traditional triple-A market.
As Manor Lords continues to grow and evolve during its Early Access phase, players can look forward to further updates, optimizations, and new features. The game’s early success sets a promising foundation for Slavic Magic and showcases the potential of independent developers in delivering captivating gaming experiences.
Sources:
IGN. “Manor Lords Sells Over 1 Million in a Day, Hits Highest Ever Steam Player Concurrents for a City Builder.” Retrieved from: https://www.ign.com/articles/manor-lords-sells-over-1-million-in-a-day-hits-highest-ever-steam-player-concurrents-for-a-city-builder
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