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MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP Games
CCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
Yes, Conan Exiles Enhanced did indeed improve its ‘endowment slider’
The enhanced version of the survival game Conan Exiles has indeed improved its controversial endowment slider, a feature that was present since its early access launch in 2017. Funcom confirmed that the slider received significant attention, allowing for further customization. Additionally, remastered songs from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures have been added to Conan Exiles Enhanced.
Conan Exiles whips out a massive Unreal Engine 5 upgrade that includes an 'enhanced endowment slider' to…
Conan Exiles has received a major update, transitioning the survival game to Unreal Engine 5 with significant graphical enhancements including Lumen global illumination and improved character models. The update also integrates the Isle of Siptah expansion into the base map, overhauls the building and journey systems, and adds support for DLSS and FSR 3 technologies. The game is currently available at a 25% discount.
Helene Bøksle's Voice Returns to Conan Exiles
Norwegian singer Helene Bøksle, known for her work on the Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures soundtrack, has re-recorded her music for Conan Exiles Enhanced. Funcom has added these new versions of her songs, including "Ere the World Crumbles," to the game. Bøksle's voice was previously associated with the game's music and had a controversial connection to a past event, which she is now reclaiming through this new release.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Funcom developers discussed the attention received by the endowment slider in Conan Exiles, explaining the decision to increase the size of character private parts. This feature has been a notable point of discussion among players.
"The endowment slider did get a lot of attention" - Funcom explains why it made Conan Exiles' private parts even larger
Funcom has explained the increased size of endowment sliders in Conan Exiles' free Enhanced edition update, stating it was a deliberate nod to player attention and in line with the game's mature, Conan-inspired world. The update has significantly boosted the game's popularity, with concurrent player counts on Steam reaching new highs.
Funcom won’t rule out Conan Exiles Enhanced for console as players triple its Steam concurrency
Funcom has stated that a console release for Conan Exiles Enhanced has not been ruled out, despite initial plans focusing solely on Steam PC. The studio cited capacity issues and the complexity of migrating from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 as reasons for the staggered launch. The PC version has seen a significant surge in player concurrency following the update.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 564 covers recent MMORPG news, including Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion announcement for 2027, Guild Wars Reforged receiving a mobile port, and Aion 2's westward release window. Other topics include new MMOs from Nexon, Palia's upcoming mount expansion, SWTOR's future updates, LOTRO's housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, and the sale of EVE Online back to CCP Games.
I'm sorry to say that Conan Exiles' todgers have been enlarged as part of its just-released Unreal Engine 5 makeover
Conan Exiles has received a significant visual overhaul with its transition to Unreal Engine 5, enhancing environments, lighting, and character models. The update, available for free, also introduces a new user interface, improved Steam Deck performance, and connects the base game's world with The Isle of Siptah expansion. The developer Funcom has also updated character customization options, including an "enhanced endowment slider."
Conan Exiles Enhanced is officially live for Steam gamers today with an engine upgrade and boosted graphics
Funcom, 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 is out now as free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade on Steam
Funcom has released a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for its survival game Conan Exiles on Steam, enhancing visuals, performance, and UI for existing owners. The update also allows for seamless travel between the base game's "The Exiled Lands" map and the "Isle of Siptah" expansion. While currently exclusive to Steam and PC, Funcom is evaluating future platform releases.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Released
Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free update utilizing Unreal Engine 5, is now available for the survival game. This graphical overhaul is currently released for PC players at no additional cost.
Conan Exiles Enhanced is out - a free upgrade for everyone with Steam Deck improvements
Funcom has released Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free upgrade for the survival game that utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for significantly improved visuals and performance. The update unifies The Exiled Lands and The Isle of Siptah into a single experience and offers strong Steam Deck performance, despite Valve's current 'Unplayable' rating due to anti-cheat.
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.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
‘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.
Dune: Awakening Update 1.4 and The Water Wars DLC Arrive May 19th
Funcom announced that Dune: Awakening update 1.4 and The Water Wars DLC will be released on May 19th. Update 1.4 adds new map locations and missions, while The Water Wars DLC introduces new building pieces and cosmetics. The update also makes PvP fully optional, allowing players to choose between PvP or PvE experiences.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW gets even more games and RTX 5080 power expands
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is expanding its game library with numerous titles arriving over the next month, including Forza Horizon 6 and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core. The service is also increasing its RTX 5080-powered systems for Ultimate tier subscribers, offering support for up to 5K resolution at 120 FPS and advanced features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing. Additionally, classic Firaxis strategy games will be added as Install-to-Play titles.
New GeForce Driver
NVIDIA has released a new GeForce Windows driver, version 596.36, for its graphics cards. The driver is optimized for games such as Conan Exiles, though it does not specifically mention any new game releases.
Conan Exiles Enhanced arrives May 5th with "strong performance on Steam Deck"
Funcom is releasing a free upgrade for Conan Exiles called Conan Exiles Enhanced on May 5th, built on Unreal Engine 5. This upgrade promises significantly improved visuals, performance, and merged maps for the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah. The company highlighted strong performance on Steam Deck, with native Linux support confirmed.
