Manor Lords Hits 4 Million Sales With Huge Update

Manor Lords just crossed 4 million copies sold, and Slavic Magic is celebrating with Major Update #8, adding cows, cider, cheese, and a new map.

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a medieval village into a thriving settlement? Well, four million of you have been finding out, because Manor Lords just crossed a massive sales milestone.

Developer Slavic Magic announced that the medieval city builder has now sold over four million copies. To celebrate, the studio has dropped one of the game's biggest updates yet. Major Update #8 is officially live on the main Early Access branch, so you can jump in right now and see what's new.

So what's actually in this update? Quite a lot, honestly. The headline addition is a brand-new map called Wide Valley, giving you fresh terrain to plan out your settlement on. But the real flavor comes from the new production chains. Cows and calves are joining the game, which means you can finally get proper livestock into your village economy.

From there, the food and drink options expand nicely. Oats are in, along with cider, mead, and cheese production. That's a solid lineup for anyone who likes their medieval settlements well-fed and well-watered. If you've been waiting for more variety in what your villagers produce and consume, this update delivers.

It's worth remembering that Manor Lords is still in Early Access, and Slavic Magic has been steadily building on the foundation since launch. Hitting four million copies sold while still in active development is no small feat for a project that started with such a small team. Updates like this one show the studio is committed to fleshing out the experience rather than resting on its success.

For returning players, Major Update #8 gives you a reason to start a fresh save on Wide Valley and experiment with the new livestock and production chains. For newcomers, there's never been a better time to see what all the fuss is about. Either way, the medieval sandbox just got a whole lot more interesting.

What do you think of the new additions? Will you be firing up Manor Lords to try out the cows, cider, and cheese? Let us know in the comments.