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Inflexion Games business and news from across the web.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest risingThis week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
- Conan Exiles announces four-part Legacy of the Giant-Kings story arc as the game sets new concurrency recordFuncom and Inflexion Games have announced 'Legacy of the Giant-Kings,' a four-part story arc for Conan Exiles Enhanced, with the first part launching on July 21st. This update follows a record-breaking surge in concurrent players for the game's Enhanced version and will introduce new content, including the ability to repair Legendary gear.
Funcom announces Legacy of the Giant-Kings, a FREE Four-Part Story Arc for Conan Exiles EnhancedFuncom and Inflexion Games have announced 'Legacy of the Giant-Kings,' a free four-part story arc for Conan Exiles Enhanced, beginning July 21st. This update introduces new challenges, rewards, and the highly requested Legendary repair system. The story arc aims to expand the game's narrative and gameplay nearly a decade after its initial release.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Legacy of the Giant Kings Updates AnnouncedFuncom and Inflexion Games have announced 'Legacy of the Giant Kings,' a free four-part story arc update for Conan Exiles Enhanced, set to release starting July 21st. This update will introduce new challenges beneath the Unnamed City and a highly requested feature allowing players to repair high-end legendary gear. The announcement follows the recent Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for the game.- Conan Exiles Enhanced devs tease something ‘exciting’ coming to the back-burnered NightingaleInflexion Games has teased exciting news coming soon for their game Nightingale, with developers Aaryn Flynn and Neil Thompson suggesting updates could be shared in the coming months. The studio has been collaborating with Funcom on Conan Exiles Enhanced, but indicates a return to Nightingale development is on the horizon.
Layoffs imminent at Bungie, former BioWare devs launch new studio, and GTA VI still on for November - Patch Notes #53Bungie is reportedly planning significant layoffs following the end of Destiny 2's active development, shifting focus to Marathon. Meanwhile, former BioWare and Inflexion Games developers have launched a new studio called Studio Reset. Grand Theft Auto 6 is still on track for a November 2026 release, though its price remains unconfirmed. Additionally, Embracer Group plans to spin off major franchises and studios, and Xbox has updated its adaptive thumbstick toppers.
"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio ResetVeteran developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games have formed a new studio called Studio Reset, focusing on sustainability and original intellectual property. The studio secured CAN$250,000 from the Canada Media Fund for its debut neon-noir supernatural mystery title, which emphasizes a perspective-led approach to gameplay design. Studio Reset aims to avoid the need for massive hits to survive by maintaining a smaller, intentional development model.- Studio Reset established – Canadian game studio by former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games staffStudio Reset has been established as a new Canadian game development studio. It was founded by former employees of BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games, indicating a strong foundation in experienced talent.
Former BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games developers launch Studio ResetStudio Reset, a new Canadian indie studio founded by former developers from BioWare, Inflexion Games, and Timbre Games, has officially launched. The studio is working on a neon-noir supernatural mystery title and aims for a sustainable, lean operating model. Key founding members include Kaelin Lavallée, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna, who have experience with major franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age.- Conan Exiles Enhanced is officially live for Steam gamers today with an engine upgrade and boosted graphicsFuncom, in partnership with Inflexion Games, has released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade for Steam players featuring an engine overhaul to Unreal Engine 5, boosted graphics, and a revitalized UI. This significant update, launching just before the game's 8th anniversary, unifies the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah into a single experience. The enhancements are exclusive to Steam and will not be available on consoles.
- Conan Exiles Enhanced out NOW!Funcom and Inflexion Games have released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a massive free upgrade for all Steam owners that transitions the survival game to Unreal Engine 5. This update brings significantly improved visuals, enhanced performance targeting 60+ FPS on most PCs, and merges the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah maps into a single seamless experience. While currently PC-focused, future console and other platform releases are being evaluated.
- Betawatch: Neverness to Everness and Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era open their gatesSeveral MMORPGs have launched or entered testing phases, including the full release of Neverness to Everness and early access for Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era. TERA 2 is confirmed to be in development with Unreal Engine 5, while Scars of Honor and Gods, Death & Reapers are undergoing playtests and alpha phases respectively. Reaper Actual has secured further venture capital funding.
- ‘Nightingale is our baby,’ Inflexion boss says, but Conan Exiles Enhanced ‘helps us pay the bills’Inflexion Games, a studio owned by Tencent, is prioritizing the development of Conan Exiles Enhanced, which is helping to fund their original game, Nightingale. While Nightingale remains their 'baby,' major development on it is paused for the foreseeable future, with the team focusing on Conan Exiles to maintain solvency and keep the studio employed. Inflexion plans to return to Nightingale once the Conan project is complete, applying lessons learned to its future development.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Launches May 5 as a Free Steam UpgradeFuncom announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul launching May 5, 2026, for all Steam owners. The update moves the survival game to Unreal Engine 5, promising significant visual and performance improvements, and will allow free travel between the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah for the first time. This upgrade is currently planned for Steam only, with no immediate console or other PC storefront releases.- Conan Exiles Enhanced Launching May 5Funcom and Inflexion Games are releasing a free visual overhaul for Conan Exiles, titled Conan Exiles Enhanced, on May 5 for PC via Steam. This upgrade utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for significantly improved visuals and performance, merging the Isle of Siptah and Exiled Lands maps and adding multiple character support. The companies are offering this upgrade for free as a token of appreciation to their player base.
Funcom announce Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, launching on May 5th with UE5 updates for freeFuncom 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 PCFuncom 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 5thFuncom 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.
US government reportedly debating whether to force Tencent to give up its US-based game holdingsThe US government is reportedly considering forcing Tencent to divest its stakes in US and Finnish game companies due to national security concerns. Tencent holds significant shares in numerous major developers, raising fears of potential access to personal data of US citizens. This debate has been ongoing since 2020, with a recent meeting on the matter postponed.