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Conan Exiles Enhanced Launching May 5
Funcom 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.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Is a Huge Visual Upgrade Coming to Steam in May
Funcom is releasing Conan Exiles Enhanced on Steam on May 5th, featuring an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 for improved visuals and performance, including targeting 60 FPS on Steam Deck. The update also introduces free travel between the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah, multiple characters per account, and a revamped user interface. While currently PC-exclusive, Funcom is considering other platforms.
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.
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.
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.
Conan Exiles armor guide: weight classes, temperature resistance, and best armor sets
This guide for Conan Exiles details how armor functions, including its impact on damage reduction, mobility, and environmental survival. It breaks down the three armor weight classes (light, medium, heavy), explains temperature resistance for surviving extreme biomes, and discusses various armor bonuses and the best sets for PvE, PvP, and exploration.
Conan Exiles hardened steel guide: recipe, materials, and best farming locations
This guide details how to craft Hardened Steel in Conan Exiles, an essential material for late-game progression. It covers the recipe, which requires Steel Bars and Black Ice, and provides optimal farming locations and strategies for obtaining these resources efficiently.
Conan Exiles console commands guide: how to enable admin mode and use the best commands
This guide explains how to enable admin mode and use console commands in Conan Exiles. Console commands offer direct control over the game world, allowing players to teleport, spawn items, manage players, and adjust server settings. The article details how to open the console, distinguishes between the Admin Panel and commands, and lists useful commands while cautioning about risky ones.
Conan Exiles thralls guide: how to capture, level, and use thralls
This guide for Conan Exiles explains the Thrall system, detailing how to capture, break, level, and utilize NPCs as followers. Thralls can serve various roles including fighters, crafters, and performers, with higher-tier named thralls offering significant advantages in combat and crafting efficiency.
Conan Exiles (PC)
Conan Exiles is an open-world crafting and building game that offers a satisfying traversal experience due to the lack of fast travel. While the building mechanics are solid, the graphics are passable with occasional glitches, and the combat feels clunky. The game lacks clear direction for its plot, but provides ample opportunity for players to engage in base building and character progression.