Manor Lords is a masterpiece in the making.
Manor Lords – before you buy
Modern gaming has put early access launchpads on a pedestal, and many titles, such as Manor Lords, use this very form. The perfect example of early access success is Palworld, where monster collecting and base building mechanics combine to achieve huge sales figures.
On the other hand, Baldur's Gate 3 perfectly leveraged the effect of three years of early access as it allowed Larian Studios to refine the game based on player feedback, resulting in a GoTY Award.
However, maintaining a high number of early access players is a challenge. Manor Lords, another early access title, launched to strong reviews but has seen one player drop since its April 26 release.
