Conan Exiles Enhanced

Conan Exiles Enhanced

Funcom

activeReleased May 8, 2018steam

Conan Exiles Enhanced is an open world survival game set in the mythical lands of Hyboria, now fully upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 with stunning visuals and improved performance. SURVIVE, BUILD, and DOMINATE alone or with friends in a world brimming with adventure!

Year 9

May 8, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026

39 changes

Color dyeing for saddles launched on May 19, 2026, introducing a highly requested feature that allows players to customize their saddles. Additionally, Helene Bøksle's music returned to the game with four newly recorded tracks performed by the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra on May 8, 2026.

  • New Features:
    • Color dyeing for saddles added on May 19, enhancing customization options.
    • Helene Bøksle's music reintroduced on May 8, enriching the game's audio experience.
  • Quality of Life Improvements:
    • Legacy servers no longer require config file updates, streamlining upgrades.
    • Saved server browser filters allow players to maintain their preferences between sessions.
    • Hotkeyed quick-stack and transfer into chests implemented on June 9, improving inventory management.
  • Performance Enhancements:
    • Server performance improved for placed decorations, reducing hitches in heavily decorated areas.
    • Server browser performance enhanced for filtered searches on May 19.
    • Simplified Battleye launching on Steam Deck released on May 13.
  • Networking Updates:
    • Improved hosting with the MULTIHOME parameter for more efficient server requests on May 13.
    • Adjusted ping display for better accuracy in server joining.
  • World Changes:
    • Living Settlements re-enabled on specific servers on May 13, enhancing gameplay dynamics.

Year 8

May 8, 2025 - May 8, 2026

108 changes

Conan Exiles Enhanced launched on May 5, 2026, delivering a massive free upgrade that included a visual overhaul with Unreal Engine 5 and new gameplay features. This update also integrated The Exiled Lands and The Isle of Siptah, allowing players to travel between both regions without needing to restart their characters.

  • New Character Transfers: Players could now transfer their characters between servers while retaining their levels, inventory, and followers as of April 14, 2026.
  • Dark Dregs Dungeon: A fresh dungeon experience, the Dark Dregs, was introduced on August 19, 2025, available for a limited time until September 19, 2025.
  • Thrall Trading System: Launched on December 9, 2025, this system introduced new knowledge for constructing selling stations for human followers, animals, and golems.
  • Merged Worlds: The May 5, 2026 update allowed players to explore both regions with the same character, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • New Rituals and Sorcery Enhancements: New rituals for summoning entities were added alongside enhancements to sorcery, including faster casting with the Arcane Staff, as of December 9, 2025.
  • Multiple Characters Support: Players could now maintain and switch between multiple single-player characters per account starting May 5, 2026.
  • Quality-of-Life Upgrades: The user interface received a complete redesign on May 5, 2026, along with numerous quality-of-life improvements.
  • Dark Dregs Limited Time Event: This event replaced the original Dregs on August 19, 2025, and was set to return for limited intervals in the future.
  • Head Hunting Event: This event returned from November 25 to December 9, 2025, offering exclusive rewards.
  • Performance Enhancements: The game targeted 60+ FPS across all graphical presets on most PCs, improving gameplay smoothness, especially on the Steam Deck, as of May 5, 2026.

Year 7

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2025

126 changes

Age of Heroes DLC launched on October 17, 2024, introducing significant new content and features, including the Companions system with two new characters, Liu Fei and Freya. This update marked a transition from the Age of War to the Age of Heroes, enriching gameplay with fresh mechanics and immersive experiences.

  • New Companions: Liu Fei, a Khitan sorcerer, and Freya, an Aesir warrior, were introduced along with unique questlines and perks on October 17, 2024.
    • Companions System: Added a new type of follower that requires commitment to recruit, enhancing player interaction.
  • Living Settlements Feature: Released on October 17, 2024, this feature transformed worker thralls into living NPCs with daily routines and social interactions, significantly enhancing immersion.
  • Fatalities System: A new Fatalities system launched on May 8, 2024, allowing for dramatic combat outcomes, alongside the introduction of Clan Hoards and Emblems.
  • Chapter Expansions: Chapter 4, released on May 8, 2024, expanded Purges with new enemy types, further enriching the game's combat dynamics.
  • Seasonal Events: A 7 Years of Conan Exiles Celebration occurred on May 6, 2025, featuring various activities and rewards to commemorate the anniversary.

Year 6

May 8, 2023 - May 8, 2024

321 changes

Age of War - Chapter 4 Battle Pass launched on April 6, 2024, introducing Zingaran-themed rewards and new gameplay features. This update followed the Age of War – Chapter 3 Update released on December 14, 2023, which brought significant gameplay changes, including the ability for players to open their own taverns.

  • New Content:
    • Taverns: Players can create and manage their own taverns, hiring NPCs as guards or workers.
    • Fortress Assault Feature: Engage in assaults against the Stygians' fortress in al-Merayah, featuring a Stygian Commander.
    • Expanded Purges: New threats such as sorcerers and exploding golems were introduced, enhancing the challenge during purges.
    • Sacred Hunt Event: A new event featuring lore and quests related to Jhebbal Sag.
    • Fatalities Feature: Unique finisher animations for human NPCs were added, providing a damage buff.
  • Gameplay Overhaul:
    • Follower Control Revamp: Improved commands and behavior for followers, making them more effective in combat.
    • Destructible Overworld Dungeon Mechanics: The fortress can now be attacked using various siege methods, like battering rams and trebuchets.
  • Balance Changes:
    • Purge Difficulty Scaling: Adjustments made to scale purge difficulty based on treasure amounts.
    • Combat System Rebalancing: Changes were made to enemy health and damage outputs, enhancing combat dynamics.
  • Seasonal Events:
    • 5 Years of Conan Exiles Celebration: Marked the game's fifth anniversary with community events and special activities.
    • Return of the Sacred Hunt Event: Scheduled for May 1-10, 2024, allowing players to earn unique rewards.

Year 5

May 8, 2022 - May 8, 2023

242 changes

The Age of Sorcery Update launched on September 1, 2022, introducing a wealth of new gameplay features, including a robust sorcery system and new workstations. The highlight of this year was the Golem Shaping feature that debuted on March 14, 2023, allowing players to craft customizable golems to assist in battle and resource gathering. Additionally, a complete overhaul of the Journey System improved the early game experience for newcomers.

  • Golem Shaping Feature: Players could collect parts to craft golems that autonomously assist in combat and resource collection.
    • Golem Customization Options: Players had the ability to equip golems with various weapons.
    • Golem Combat Mechanics: Golems were designed to actively engage in combat and harvest resources.
  • New Sorcery Mechanics: The update introduced dark magic, allowing players to summon demons, raise the dead, and engage in ritual sacrifices.
    • New Sorcery Workstations: Added Thaumaturgy Bench, Chalk Circle, and other stations for spell crafting.
  • Battle Pass Updates: The Chapter 3 Battle Pass included new cosmetics, weapons, and a new boss encounter with Kurak, offering players exciting seasonal content.
  • Revamped Journey System: The newly redesigned system provided new objectives and paths, helping players explore game features more effectively.
  • New Boss Dungeon: A new dungeon featuring Kurak became available, introducing challenging encounters and valuable loot.

Year 4

May 8, 2021 - May 8, 2022

219 changes

Isle of Siptah Expansion launched on May 27, 2021, marking a significant addition with a brand-new map to explore. This expansion also introduced People of the Dragon Pack DLC on October 21, 2021, featuring Nemedian building pieces, armors, weapons, and various placeables. Alongside these major content drops, the game added significant new features, including Twitch Drops, enhancing community interaction.

  • New Content:
    • Conan Chop Chop launched on March 1, 2022, offering a multiplayer experience for 1-4 players.
    • The final release of the Isle of Siptah expansion included improved NPC camps and new Points of Interest.
    • Follower Emotes were introduced, allowing players to assign emotes to their followers.
  • New Systems/Mechanics:
    • Server Queues were implemented on January 26, 2022, enabling players to join full servers via an automatic queue system.
    • A Single-player/Coop Map Transfer Feature was introduced, allowing character copies for those modes.
  • Balance & Gameplay:
    • The Follower Limit was activated on official servers, capping the number of thralls and pets per player or clan.
    • Various weapon overhauls were made, including changes to Claw Weapons, Katanas, and Greataxes.
  • Seasonal Events:
    • The Grave Matters Event launched on December 8, 2021, featuring undead threats and unique rewards.
    • Players experienced a Free Week from May 27 to June 3, 2021, which included exclusive in-game rewards.

Year 3

May 8, 2020 - May 8, 2021

374 changes

Isle of Siptah launched into Early Access on September 15, 2020, marking the most significant content addition during this period. This expansion introduced a new world with new biomes, enemies, and a revamped endgame experience. Other notable highlights included the introduction of three new biomes within the Isle of Siptah and a comprehensive crafting system overhaul that shifted power dynamics from thralls to workbenches.

  • Isle of Siptah Expansion: Released on September 15, 2020, this expansion introduced a new map, legends, and gameplay features, enhancing the overall experience.
    • New Biomes: The Isle of Dawn, Isle of Dusk, and floodlands were added, contributing to the diverse environments on Siptah.
  • New Content: The update included various new elements such as:
    • New NPC Camps and Factions: Added 47 new NPC camps and two factions—The Grey Ones and The First Men.
    • New Religion: Zath the Spider-God was introduced, complete with unique NPCs, items, and placeables.
    • New Mounts: Players can now capture and tame grey rhinos, each with unique attacks and perks.
  • Gameplay Changes: Significant updates included:
    • Crafting System Overhaul: This major change on October 28, 2020, shifted crafting responsibilities from thralls to workbenches, altering player strategies.
    • Revisions to Combat Systems: Improvements made in April 2021 included reduced mounted combat damage and enhanced dodge mechanics.
    • New Activities in NPC Camps: Camps began offering unique activities, such as freeing NPCs and capturing pets.
  • Seasonal Events: A Free Weekend event occurred from September 10 to 14, 2020, allowing new players to try the game without commitment.

Year 2

May 8, 2019 - May 8, 2020

396 changes

Architects of Argos Pack launched on May 7, 2020, bringing new building pieces, horse armors, and weapons to enhance player creativity. This followed the Riders of Hyboria Pack in December 2019, which introduced mounts and mounted combat, allowing players to engage in battles from horseback. Other significant updates included the Debaucheries of Derketo Pack and the Blood and Sand Pack, both released in late 2019, expanding the game's offerings with additional armor, weapons, and building options.

  • Major DLC Releases:
    • Architects of Argos Pack (May 7, 2020) - New building sets and horse armors.
    • Riders of Hyboria Pack (December 5, 2019) - Introduced mounts and mounted combat.
    • Blood and Sand Pack (September 3, 2019) - Added new building pieces and armors.
  • New Gameplay Features:
    • Mounts and Mounted Combat (December 12, 2019) - Players can now ride horses and engage in combat while mounted.
    • Follower Leveling System (December 12, 2019) - Thralls and pets can now level up through combat.
    • New Dungeon: The Warmaker’s Sanctuary (June 25, 2019) - A challenging dungeon with powerful loot.
  • Gameplay Improvements:
    • Combat System Overhaul (September 19, 2019) - Major adjustments to weapon animations and mechanics.
    • New Follower Command System (April 13, 2020) - Players gained more control over follower actions with a new radial menu.
  • Seasonal Events:
    • XP Boost and Doubled Harvesting Rates (April 4, 2020) - Special weekend event enhancing gameplay rewards.
    • Holiday Decay Timer Increase (December 19, 2019) - Extended decay timers on official servers for the holiday season.

Year 1

May 8, 2018 - May 8, 2019

991 changes

Treasures of Turan DLC launched on April 15, 2019, marking a significant content addition to *Conan Exiles*. This update introduced new building options, cosmetic items, and a variety of armor sets and weapons. Additionally, the Seekers of the Dawn and The Savage Frontier Packs released in December 2018 and October 2018, respectively, further expanded the game's content with new themes and gameplay mechanics.

  • New Content:
    • *Pet Taming System* was added, allowing players to tame and raise pets that can fight and provide resources.
    • *Imperial East Pack* introduced new armor sets, weapons, and building pieces themed around the eastern lands of Khitai.
    • A *new high-level dungeon*, The Sunken City, was introduced, offering fresh loot and recipes for players to discover.
  • Gameplay Enhancements:
    • A *revamped Purge system* improved the gameplay experience by making encounters more reliable and challenging.
    • The *Thrall Hunger System* was implemented, requiring players to feed their thralls to ensure their survival.
    • *New VOIP system* with mouth movements was introduced, enhancing in-game communication.
  • Balance Changes:
    • A *major balancing overhaul* adjusted NPC difficulty, loot pools, and experience gained from crafting and combat, aiming to enhance overall game progression.
    • *Pets System Mechanics Update* reduced food requirements and improved pet management features.
  • Seasonal Events:
    • The *Halloween Event: Night of Lost Souls* ran from October 31 to November 6, featuring themed activities and exclusive rewards.