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Conan Exiles Gets Free Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade After 8 Years
Funcom is releasing a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for its eight-year-old survival game, Conan Exiles, in less than two weeks. This significant overhaul involves migrating the game from Unreal Engine 4.15 to UE5, promising substantial visual improvements including better lighting and textures. The update is free for existing players and aims to set a new standard for post-launch support.
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.
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz,…
This article presents a quiz focused on pirate-themed video games, highlighting titles like Windrose and the upcoming Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It questions players on their knowledge of various pirate games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Sid Meier's Pirates!, and Sea of Thieves, while also touching upon the genre's current popularity.
The next Frostpunk game isn't a city builder, 11 Bit Studios reveal, alongside a modern "reimagining" of survival game This War Of Mine
11 Bit Studios has announced a new Frostpunk game that will move beyond the city-builder genre, alongside a reimagining of their survival title This War Of Mine. The company also revealed two other new projects, codenamed P14 and P12, and confirmed that Frostpunk 1886 is in advanced production for a 2027/2028 release. Creative director Michał Drozdowski emphasized a commitment to post-release development and community engagement for their titles.
11 bit Studios is reimagining This War of Mine, and there's never been a more raw and relevant time for it
11 bit Studios is reimagining its acclaimed survival game This War of Mine, with the new project designed from the ground up for a multi-year lifecycle and utilizing Unreal Engine. The studio also announced Frostpunk 1886, a remake of Frostpunk, and several other new proprietary IPs. The reimagined This War of Mine is slated for a 2028-2029 release.
Palworld lead defends launch rival Enshrouded, says Pocketpair didn't eat the survival game's lunch and was fortunate to stand out in a "stacked" time for the genre
Pocketpair's John Buckley defended Keen Games's Enshrouded, stating it's one of the best survival games and that Palworld was fortunate to stand out during a crowded launch period for the genre. Both games entered early access in January 2024, with Enshrouded reaching five million players and Palworld surpassing two million concurrent players on Steam.
12 years after the original and with its themes more relevant than ever, anti-war game This War of Mine is getting a…
11 Bit Studios has announced a reimagining of its cult classic anti-war survival game This War of Mine, alongside a new Frostpunk game and two unannounced titles. The studio also provided updates on sales for The Alters and Frostpunk 2, and confirmed future DLC and releases for 2026 and 2027/2028.
Casualties: Unknown is Noita for furries, and oh so deliciously miserable
Casualties: Unknown is a survival simulation game where players control a bioengineered anthropomorphic creature exploring an alien planet. The game features a detailed medical system that simulates injuries and conditions down to individual body parts, emphasizing meticulous player care and consequence. Despite a steep learning curve and a focus on misery, the game's simulation depth is noted as fascinating.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds aims to be more ‘Runescapey’ with anniversary celebration update
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has released its anniversary update, aiming to bring the game closer to its RuneScape roots by adding classic quests like "Cook's Assistant" and "Animal Magnetism" to the starting area. The update also introduces the Fishing skill, new spells, and various quality-of-life improvements, with Jagex planning further content drops.
Enshrouded approaches the Roblox event horizon with the addition of Adventure Sharing in its latest update
Enshrouded has released its 'Forging the Path' update, introducing the Adventure Sharing feature that allows players to upload and share their creations for others to experience. The update also includes significant combat reworks with a new 'focus' resource for special abilities, heavy attacks for all weapon types, improved enemy AI, and rebalanced skill trees. Early game tutorials and resource availability have also been enhanced for new players.
Windrose surpasses 1M sales within a week
The pirate adventure survival game Windrose, developed by Kraken Express, has sold over one million copies within its first six days of release on PC. The studio announced the milestone, noting that the game also achieved over 200,000 concurrent players shortly after launch. Kraken Express is actively working on fixes and improvements based on player feedback.
V Rising not planned for Xbox or Switch 2
Stunlock Studios has confirmed that V Rising is not planned for release on Xbox or Nintendo Switch consoles. While the vampire RPG is available on PC and PlayStation 5, the developers are focusing on their next game set in the V Rising universe. No plans for additional platform ports are in place at this time.
Windrose players keep accidentally stumbling on a metal band's hangout page, and it's all very wholesome
Players of the newly released pirate survival game Windrose have been mistakenly visiting the Reddit page for an Italian power metal band also named Windrose. This mix-up has led to wholesome interactions, with many players discovering and enjoying the band's music while looking for game information. The game's subreddit is r/Crosswind, which was its original development name.
Myth of Empires: Throne – Chill Survival Gameplay Without the PvP Stress
Myth of Empires: Throne, a free-to-play seasonal version of the game focused on PvP, offers a surprisingly chill survival experience. The author found enjoyment in gathering, crafting, and base building without significant PvP encounters, making it potentially appealing even to players who typically avoid player-versus-player combat.
Windrose is a pretty good karaoke cover of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, but you'll have to play a lot of…
Windrose is a survival game that blends pirate fantasy elements with mechanics like hunger, base-building, and resource gathering, drawing heavy inspiration from Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. While the survival aspects are functional, they lack innovation compared to titles like Grounded or Subnautica. The game improves when supernatural elements are introduced, but combat and gunplay are described as underwhelming. Ship combat and the overall experience are compared favorably to Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, especially when played with friends.
At long last, fishing will finally come to RuneScape: Dragonwilds tomorrow, so I'll wave goodbye to my other skills…
The fishing skill will be added to RuneScape: Dragonwilds on April 21, addressing a key omission from the game's initial release. A trailer showcases players gathering around bodies of water to cast their lines, fulfilling a core aspect of the RuneScape experience.
Piratical survival game Windrose sails past 1m copies sold, as player counts continue to rise
The piratical survival game Windrose, developed by Kraken Express, has sold over 1 million copies in its first six days of early access release. The game also achieved a peak of 200,000 concurrent players. The developer expressed gratitude for player support and feedback, highlighting the successful pivot from a free-to-play MMO concept to a premium title.
I thought this sci-fi mystery looked cool, but my interest dropped when I realized it's another multiplayer…
The author expresses disappointment that the sci-fi mystery game Blind Descent is another four-player co-op survival title, finding the genre repetitive. While the game promises a unique symbiosis system reacting to player actions, the author doubts its solo playability and overall appeal.
Steam week in review: Pragmata and Windrose face off, with sad sci-fi dads proving no match for tree-chopping pirates
The pirate survival game Windrose has achieved significant success in its early access launch on Steam, selling one million copies in six days and surpassing the concurrent player count of Pragmata. While Pragmata, a sci-fi shooter from Capcom, also performed well and released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, Windrose's popularity on PC has been a notable surprise. Other games mentioned include Counter-Strike 2, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Forza Horizon 6.
