"Manor Lords," being developed solely by Slavic Magic, is a combination RTS and city builder with a bit of medieval flair. Players take on the job of a medieval ruler in a newly given land, tasked with building villages and homes and ultimately defending them from rivals in large-scale battles reminiscent of the Total War series. comparisons to "Total War" and "Banished" are inevitable, but some have pointed to "Stronghold has been noted by some as an influence on this game.

Here's the (ultrawide) announcement trailer:

The game's city building uses an organic layout rather than a fixed, planned grid, simulating the way real medieval cities grew. Historically, the game is inspired by 11th to 15th century Europe, but there is no exact setting. The description of the game emphasizes "complete freedom of placement and rotation" in terms of building mechanics. Much realism seems to be incorporated into the work: "Fields must be plowed by teams of oxen, iron must be made to bloom in bloomeries, and sheep must be grazed in spacious pastures."

The game's description of the game's plot is "a game of the past," with the game's title "The Game of the Past.

Manor Lords will be available for Early Access this fall. More information can be found on the Manor Lords website, subreddit, or Steam page.