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Conan Exiles decides that it’s going to bring its Enhanced edition to consoles after all
Funcom has announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced, featuring significant visual upgrades, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in early 2027, with crossplay support. Existing owners of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will receive free upgrades. The studio also confirmed that the Legacy of the Giant-Kings Part Three update is scheduled for November 10th.
Conan Exiles Enhanced har utannonserats till PS5 och Xbox Series X/S
Funcom has announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced, which includes a move to Unreal Engine 5 and graphical improvements, will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in early 2027. This enhanced version is a free upgrade for existing owners and will also feature cross-play across all platforms shortly after launch. Additional content, including the 'Legacy of the Giant-King' story chapter, is planned for release.
Free PS5 Upgrade Announced for PS4 Open-World Game
Funcom announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced will launch on PlayStation 5 in early 2027, offering visual and performance improvements. Existing PlayStation 4 owners will receive a free upgrade, with all purchased content carrying over. The enhanced version will also be available on Xbox Series X|S and will include both the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah expansions.
Enchanting PS5 Open-World Game Sets Release Date Window
Astrolabe Interactive's open-world survival game Aloft is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in early 2027, coinciding with its full 1.0 release on PC. The game, published by Funcom, has been in development for six years and is currently available in Early Access on Steam with "very positive" reviews. Players can expect to build skyships, homes among clouds, and explore a vibrant world while restoring ecosystems.
Dune Awakening’s Halloween event may be the most creepy you play all year
Dune Awakening has launched its Halloween event, "The Scourge," which features special mobs, contracts, and quests for players to complete until November 2nd. Players can earn cosmetics and decorations by investigating a mysterious disease spreading across the desert. Additionally, purchasing a ticket for the upcoming movie Dune: Part Three through Fandango will grant players exclusive in-game items.
MMO Jukebox Song of the Week: ‘The Coast of Ardashir’ from Age of Conan
This article discusses the soundtrack of the MMO Age of Conan, highlighting the track 'The Coast of Ardashir' from one of its DLCs. It laments the game's decline and the subsequent neglect of its OST, encouraging readers to share their favorite MMO music.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 584: Old men with old phrases
The Massively OP Podcast episode 584 covers recent MMO news including Funcom layoffs, RuneScape's development changes, and Enshrouded's launch. Hosts also discuss Dungeons and Dragons Online's promotional code, irresistible MMO hooks, and feature Dark Age of Camelot as the MMO Spotlight of the Week.
Dune: Awakening studio faces layoffs as it restructures following console release
Norwegian developer Funcom is undergoing layoffs and restructuring following the console release of Dune: Awakening. Long-time CEO Rui Casais is stepping down, replaced by Scott Junior, as the company shifts from peak development to live service operations. This transition necessitates a reduction in the development team size, impacting employees who worked on Dune: Awakening.
MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s folly
Funcom has confirmed significant layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as part of a restructuring effort. The company will now focus on its existing titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. This news comes amidst a broader week of MMO updates, including RuneScape halting its Reignited plans and Enshrouded launching its 1.0 release.
Funcom is laying off yet more developers as it pivots to supporting Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles
Funcom is undergoing a restructuring that will lead to layoffs as the company pivots to focus solely on supporting its existing live service games, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. CEO Rui Casais will depart after the reorganization, with Scott Junior set to take over. This shift follows Dune: Awakening's move away from MMO elements and the addition of solo and PvE modes.
Dune: Awakening team faces layoffs as Funcom boss admits "we cannot sustain the size and structure" of the…
Funcom is implementing layoffs for its Dune: Awakening development team as the company pivots to focus on its ongoing projects, Conan Exiles and its other survival MMO. CEO Rui Casais admitted that Funcom "cannot sustain the size and structure" required for peak development as the game moves into post-launch operations. This follows a similar round of layoffs in October.
Funcom confirms new layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as it focuses on Conan Exiles and Dune Awakening
Funcom is undergoing a significant restructuring, which includes an unspecified number of layoffs and the stepping down of CEO Rui Casais by year-end. The company will focus its efforts on the survival sandbox games Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening. Scott Junior will replace Casais as CEO.
Funcom to lay off staff as it pivots to focusing solely on Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening
Funcom is undergoing a significant restructuring, pivoting to focus exclusively on the live operations of Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening. This decision will result in staff layoffs, with CEO Rui Casais departing at the end of the year to be replaced by Scott Junior. The company aims to support and grow these two titles and their communities for the foreseeable future.
The MOP Up: Dune Awakening nets one million new players from its console launch
Funcom reported that Dune Awakening has attracted over one million new players following its console launch, with the game currently on sale on Steam. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Valheim, Lord of the Rings Online, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and Satisfactory, alongside a cease-and-desist for a Tera Classic rogue server and new Warcraft action figures.
Dune Awakening boss reveals movie director Denis Villeneuve once feared the survival game's name "could be a…
Funcom's Chief Creative Officer Jon Bylos discussed the challenges and streamlined approval process for Dune: Awakening, a survival game based on the Dune IP. Director Denis Villeneuve once expressed concern that the game's title was too similar to Star Wars, but Funcom proceeded with the name.
Dune Awakening's creative director on copying Hollywood, in-game advertising, and why style beats photorealism
Funcom's Chief Creative Officer Joel Bylos discusses Dune Awakening's development, including its relationship with Legendary and the shift towards more stylized graphics over photorealism. He also touches on evolving business models in live service games and the future of gaming hardware.
Siap-Siap Upgrade Rig! 10 Game PC Terbaru 2026 dengan Grafis Paling Memukau
This article highlights ten upcoming PC games slated for release in 2026 that are expected to feature groundbreaking graphics. It details advancements in rendering technology like full path tracing and micro-polygon rendering, and provides a comparative table of visual features and recommended hardware for titles such as Cyberpunk 2077: Orion Project, The Witcher: Polaris, and Grand Theft Auto VI.
Dune: Awakening Review | TheXboxHub
Dune: Awakening offers a compelling survival experience on Arrakis, blending challenging mechanics with impressive visuals and sound design. While combat is a weaker point for the reviewer, the game's building, survival elements, and lore make it a standout title in the genre, comparable to No Man's Sky. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Dune Awakening officially arrives to console players today
Dune: Awakening has officially launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, making its survival MMO experience available to a wider audience. This console release follows a major update that introduced single-player mode, progression changes, and quest enhancements. The game also features optional DLC outfits inspired by the recent Dune films.
Dune Awakening Launches on PS5 and Xbox With Major Update | Invision Game Community
Funcom has launched Dune Awakening on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, coinciding with a major update that brings over 15 months of PC content and improvements to consoles. The update includes a full single-player mode, expanded customization options, new story content, and optional PvP. A new DLC, the Filmic Archive, inspired by the Dune films, is also available.
