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Funcom announce Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, launching on May 5th with UE5 updates for free
Funcom has announced the Conan Exiles Enhanced Edition, a free upgrade for all players that updates the game to Unreal Engine 5. This major visual overhaul includes improved lighting and water physics, a smaller game size, and seamless map transitions. The Enhanced Edition launches on May 5th, coinciding with the game's 8th anniversary, and is currently PC-only with potential console ports to follow.
Funcom and Nightingale devs rebrand and refurb Conan Exiles with an ‘Enhanced’ UE5 version on PC
Funcom and Inflexion Games, both owned by Tencent, have announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul for the survival game built in Unreal Engine 5. This update, launching May 5th for PC players who own the base game, promises significantly improved visuals, performance, and modern rendering technology. While initially launching on Steam and targeting 60+ FPS on most PCs and Steam Deck, there are future plans to evaluate releases on other platforms.
Funcom Announces Conan Exiles Enhanced, FREE Visual Upgrade Coming May 5th
Funcom announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul for the survival game built in Unreal Engine 5, launching May 5th, 2026. This upgrade brings improved visuals, performance, and merges the base game with the Isle of Siptah expansion into a single experience for PC players. While currently planned only for Steam, Funcom and Inflexion Games are considering future releases on other platforms.
GAMERS INVITED TO JOIN ‘BATTLE FOR THE HABITATS’ THIS EARTH DAY – A GLOBAL GAMES EVENT TO PROTECT RAINFORESTS AND OCEANS
PlanetPlay has launched 'Battle for the Habitats,' a global gaming event running from Earth Day to World Environment Day, aiming to raise $1 million for rainforest and ocean conservation. Players can join Team Rainforest or Team Reef by playing over 100 PC and mobile games, with a portion of profits from sales and direct donations going to the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana. The event features discounts on titles from major publishers like Capcom and SEGA, and involves streamers like Maximilian Dood and Briana White.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Perfect Ten: Old MMORPGs we used to talk about all the time but aren’t mentioned today
This article discusses ten MMORPGs that were once highly anticipated and frequently discussed but have since faded into obscurity. Games like Tabula Rasa, RIFT, Mythos, The Secret World, and Marvel Heroes are highlighted, with reasons for their decline ranging from studio closures and mismanagement to shifting player interest and lack of sustained development.
Conan Exiles April Update Brings Server Character Transfers Live Now
Funcom has released Conan Exiles' April update, introducing server character transfers, a feature aimed at addressing player retention issues common in survival games. This update also includes stability improvements and bug fixes, building on the studio's experience with complex multiplayer systems and aiming to keep the game relevant in a competitive genre.
Conan Exiles introduces character transfers in today’s patch, promises console server merges in May
Funcom has released update R15 for Conan Exiles, introducing character transfers that allow players to move their characters between servers while preserving all progression and items. The update also includes backend overhauls for server management. Additionally, Funcom announced plans to merge select console servers in May, with advance notifications to be provided to players before any closures or forced migrations.
Dune Awakening’s base recycling system is live as Funcom begins testing its PvE-PvP split
Funcom has released an update for Dune Awakening introducing a base recycling system that refunds all materials and items. The patch notes also detail various other tweaks to weapons, items, and the user interface. A separate update, currently in testing, will implement the long-awaited PvE/PvP split for Deep Desert instances.
Dune: Awakening to get self-hosted servers, plus they're splitting PvE and PvP
Funcom is implementing major changes to Dune: Awakening, including the introduction of self-hosted servers and a split between PvE and PvP experiences. The developers are making PvP more optional due to over 80% of players exclusively engaging with PvE content, disabling PvP zones in Hagga Basin and offering separate PvE and PvP instances.
MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama
This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
Dune: Awakening Refocusing on PvE
Funcom is refocusing Dune: Awakening, the survival RPG set on Arrakis, on its Player vs. Environment (PvE) elements. This decision comes after analyzing player data and survey results, indicating a shift in development priorities for the game.
Dune: Awakening is ditching PvP as a mandatory endgame experience, as over 80% of lifetime players didn't engage with it at all
Funcom is removing mandatory Player versus Player (PvP) zones from Dune: Awakening's endgame, with over 80% of lifetime players not engaging with the feature. An alternative instance of the Deep Desert map will be available with PvP disabled, while a separate instance will retain PvP with increased resource rewards. Private server hosting is also coming soon, offering customizable options.
Bless the Maker, Dune: Awakening devs have answered our prayers and are turning the survival MMO into a "PvE-first" experience, as "over 80%" of us already play it that way
Funcom is shifting Dune: Awakening towards a PvE-first experience, acknowledging that over 80% of players primarily engage with PvE content. PvP will become optional and incentivized rather than required for progression. The developer also announced upcoming features like character migration, server merges, and self-hosted servers.
Dune: Awakening is finally making Deep Desert and shipwreck PvP fully optional
Funcom is making PvP optional in Dune: Awakening, disabling all PvP zones in Hagga Basin and introducing separate PvP and PvE instances for endgame players. This change comes after feedback indicated a strong preference for PvE content. The game will also introduce self-hosted servers for players to customize their game experience.
Dune Awakening is finally splitting Hagga Basin up into separate PvP and PvE versions
Funcom is splitting the Hagga Basin area in Dune Awakening into separate Player vs Player (PvP) and Player vs Environment (PvE) versions due to player feedback. With over 80% of players exclusively engaging in PvE, the developer is making PvP optional and incentivized rather than required for progression. Self-hosting options are also being tested.
Dune: Awakening Is Finally Removing PvP Areas And Making PvE The Focus
Dune: Awakening is shifting its focus to Player vs Environment (PvE) gameplay by making Player vs Player (PvP) areas optional and introducing separate PvE and PvP zones for its endgame. Developer Funcom cited that 80% of players exclusively engaged with PvE content. The game will also introduce self-hosted servers, with changes coming in patch 1.3.20.0.
A Brief History of Conan the Barbarian Video Games
Funcom has launched Chapter 1 of the Conan Exiles Age of Heroes update, introducing fully-voiced companions and dynamic player settlements. This update aims to enhance the living world experience for players.
Conan Exiles seemingly getting a new update soon after going quiet for Dune Awakening
Funcom has sent out surveys to Conan Exiles players, hinting at potential upcoming updates or testing phases for the game. This follows a period of maintenance and fixes, while the company has been focused on Dune Awakening. The surveys suggest a possible significant update, with players entering an NDA for a test build.
Dune Awakening’s latest patch adds the Ruins of Tsimpo overland location and quests
Dune Awakening's latest patch, version 1.3.10.0, introduces the new overland location 'Ruins of Tsimpo' along with five new repeatable Landsraad missions. The update also includes adjustments to PvP damage for vehicles and structures, a new battle rifle variant, and improvements to item values and game mechanics.