Manor Lords’ 0.8.090 beta hotfix goes straight after two bugs

The Steam beta build targets woodcutters getting stuck after a save-load cycle and pigs freezing after a few seconds, while players are still told to back up saves and remove mods first.

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Manor Lords' 0.8.090 beta hotfix goes straight after two bugs

Manor Lords picked up a small beta hotfix on July 9, 2026 with version 0.8.090, and the list is short enough to fit in a pocket.

The update is aimed at two specific problems in the beta branch. One fix handles woodcutters getting stuck after a save-and-load cycle while a tree is falling. The other stops pigs from freezing after a few seconds.

The note also made it clear that the team is still working on new content and features, even if those pieces are not ready to ship yet. It pushed back on the idea that bug fixes are crowding everything else out, saying obscure issues can still wreck playthroughs for a large audience.

Players who want to test the beta should still back up saves and remove mods first. This follows the previous beta pass in beta 0.8.089, which stayed focused on pathfinding and worker fixes. The Steam beta password remains veryNiceBasket.

Patch Notes: Version 0.8.089 -> 0.8.090 (Beta)

Bugfixes:

Fixed saving & loading the game while a tree is falling leading to woodcutters being stuck (Beta).
Fixed Pigs freezing after a few seconds (Beta).

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Manor Lords is a strategy game that allows you to experience the life of a medieval lord. Grow your starting village into a bustling city, manage resources and production chains, and expand your lands through conquest.

Inspired by the art and architecture of late 14th century Franconia, Manor Lords prioritizes historical accuracy wherever possible, using it to inform gameplay mechanics and visuals alike. Common medieval tropes are avoided in favor of historical accuracy, in order to make the world feel more authentic, colorful, and believable.