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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.
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.
Conan Exiles adds new spells and tears open rifts in the Legacy of the Giant-Kings Part Two update
The Legacy of the Giant-Kings Part Two update for Conan Exiles introduces new extradimensional rifts across the Exiled Lands and the Isle of Siptah, featuring dangerous foes and new rewards. The update also adds four new sorcery spells focused on defense, corruption, spellcasting, and battlefield control, along with Mi-Go themed rewards and a new building set available in the Bazaar.
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.
Achievement hunters: Can you identify the games these milestones are from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify video games based on their achievement descriptions. It includes 17 questions covering a variety of titles and encourages players to share their favorite or most dreaded achievements.
The MOP Up: Dune Awakening posts its console server list
Dune Awakening has released a list of available Xbox and PlayStation server worlds for players to coordinate with friends before launch. This roundup also includes updates on Valorant's new game mode, PUBG's Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration, Conan Exiles' upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.8.2, and delays for Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 and MechWarrior 5.
Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
Consultant Christian Fonnesbech argues that switching main characters in game sequels is a significant business risk, as characters are a primary emotional connection for players and a valuable IP asset. While artistic choices like introducing female protagonists in Hades 2 can be successful, Fonnesbech questions their long-term business impact and suggests maintaining character continuity is crucial for franchise success, citing examples like Tomb Raider and James Bond.
Conan Exiles releases the second part of Legacy of the Giant-Kings on October 6
Conan Exiles is releasing the second part of its Legacy of the Giant-Kings update on October 6th. This update introduces new mysterious rifts leading to hostile arenas with valuable materials, and expands players' sorcery options with four new spells.
Conan Exiles shares October 1 updates to terms of service and procedures for official servers
Conan Exiles is updating its terms of service and official server procedures on October 1st. The changes clarify that administrator support is not provided for in-game losses except for extreme, game-wide issues, and that players may face account-level bans without prior warning. Funcom states these updates align with existing community safety guidelines.
Inside Tencent's long-term strategy: live service, AI tools, and evergreen titles
Tencent's long-term strategy for its global games division centers on building sustainable communities through live service titles and evergreen IPs, alongside investing in high-quality talent and synergistic partnerships. The company is also embracing AI as a tool to enhance developer efficiency and iteration, rather than replace human roles, while navigating challenges in global integration and outsourcing.
Inflexion deep-dives Conan Exiles’ Legacy of the Giant Kings, teases something for Nightingale after Gamescom
Inflexion Games provided an update on Conan Exiles' 'Legacy of the Giant Kings' arc, detailing the return of a legendary repair mechanic within a new dungeon. The studio also teased potential news for their upcoming game Nightingale following Gamescom, with director Aaryn Flynn suggesting announcements may come after the event.
Evening Patches
The first part of 'The Legacy of the Giant-Kings' expansion for Conan Exiles Enhanced is now available. Additionally, an unofficial patch, version 1.1 RC3, has been released for Super Mario Bros Remastered on PC.
Evening Multiplex
This article highlights official trailers for upcoming game content. It features the launch trailer for Conan Exiles Enhanced - Legacy of the Giant-Kings Part One and the official reveal trailer for Souls Of Bombarika.