May 5, 2026
View on Steam↗The Funcom Survival Classic Conan Exiles Gets FREE Massive UE5 Upgrade
5/5 Game-Changing
Conan Exiles Enhanced launches with a massive Unreal Engine 5 upgrade, merging the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah into a single map and introducing a 'craft from storage' building system.
Key Changes
- 1Full engine upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 with enhanced visuals and Niagara VFX
- 2Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah maps merged into one seamless world
- 3New building system allows crafting and repairing from nearby storage/Thrall inventories
- 4Game install size significantly reduced from 105 GB to 61 GB
- 5Added support for DLSS 4.5, FSR 3, and XeSS with frame generation
- 6UI completely overhauled with a new compass and numerical HUD values
- 7Introduced multiple save slots for single-player and co-op modes
- 8Linux Dedicated Server support and Steam Offline Mode added
- 9Maximum stack sizes doubled for a variety of resource items
- 10Journey system reworked to allow background progression
All Changes
🎨Engine & Visuals(6)
- newUnreal Engine 5: Upgraded the entire game engine to Unreal Engine 5 with backwards compatibility for UE4 saves.
- changeVFX: Converted all precipitation, Maelstrom, and combat effects to Niagara VFX.
- newWater: Implemented FluidFlux simulation for all ocean water bodies.
- newTerrain: Added landscape displacement support for Ultra quality settings.
- changeCharacter Creation: Rebuilt the hair shader and added secondary/enhanced hair and eye color parameters.
- newTorch: Added shadowcasting to the player torch.
🗺️World & Maps(3)
- newWorld Map: Merged Isle of Siptah and the Exiled Lands into a single, seamless map.
- newJourney System: Added new Journeys specifically for traveling between the two merged landmasses.
- buffMap Discovery: Increased the discovery radius for major locations like the Library of Esoteric Knowledge and The Voidforge.
🔨Building & Crafting(5)
- newBuilding System: Enabled crafting, building, and repairing directly from nearby storage and Thrall inventories.
- newBuilding Pieces: Added corner pillars to all major building sets.
- buffBuilding System: Relaxed overlap rules for foundations and increased default build distances.
- changeServer Settings: Building Damage Multiplier server setting now correctly applies to placeables like doors and crafting stations.
- changeBuild Hammer: Moved Transportory Stones, Gibbets, and Golem Workbenches to the Crafting Stations tab.
⚙️Performance & Technical(5)
- fixInstall Size: Reduced game install size from 105 GB to 61 GB through optimized build packaging.
- newPerformance: Added full upscaler support including DLSS 4.5, FSR 3, and XeSS with frame generation.
- newSave System: Introduced support for multiple save slots in single-player and co-op modes.
- newServers: Released the Conan Exiles Dedicated Server for Linux operating systems.
- newSingle Player: Enabled Steam Offline Mode for single-player play without an internet connection.
⚔️Combat & Balance(5)
- buffInventory: Doubled the maximum stack size for a wide variety of resource items.
- buffCombat: Fatalities now grant Experience points upon completion.
- nerfGloves of Jhil: Reduced the stamina buff provided by the Gloves of Jhil.
- changeAttributes: Swapped the Quickfooted and Defensive Posture perks on the attribute trees.
- buffSorcery: Increased Creeping Darkness terrorize chance to 100% and made the effect persist after the spell ends.
🖥️UI & Quality of Life(3)
- newUser Interface: Completely overhauled the UI with a new compass, reskinned map, and numerical status values.
- buffRespawn System: Players can now set up and use multiple beds and bedrolls across different regions.
- buffJourney System: Reworked the Journey system to allow background progress for inactive journeys.
🐞Bug Fixes(3)
- fixHorses: Fixed an issue where female horses incorrectly displayed male anatomy.
- fixSecurity: Resolved numerous exploits including 'knowledge wipe', 'loot vacuum', and infinite stamina glitches.
- fixThralls: Implemented mitigations to prevent Thralls from falling through the world or getting lost during teleportation.
📅Coming Soon(1)
- newModding: Support for custom modded maps within the new unified map selection system.
Summary
The Enhanced Evolution
Conan Exiles has been completely rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, bringing a transformative visual and technical overhaul to the eight-year-old survival classic. This update is not merely a coat of paint; it fundamentally changes how the game is played by merging the two primary world maps into one seamless experience and drastically reducing the game's storage footprint.
Systemic Overhauls
The building system has received its most significant update to date, allowing players to craft and repair using materials from nearby chests and Thrall inventories. Additionally, the game now supports modern upscaling technologies like DLSS 4.5 and FSR 3, alongside a completely remastered audio suite and a modernized UI featuring numerical HUD values and a new compass system.