Funcom’s Conan Exiles is an open-world survival adventure originally released in 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox consoles. They’ve announced a move to Unreal Engine 5, and a significant boost in visual quality as a result. The visual upgrade is completely free for current owners with a target of 60 FPS across all spec settings. Steam Deck performance is also being prioritized.

Multiple characters per account and an improved UI is being introduced as well.

Also, travel between the Exiled Lands and the Isle of Siptah expansion will be seamless as both maps will now be on one server.

All current saves will transfer to the new version.

Conan Exiles Enhanced releases for PC on May 5, 2026 with a possible release on consoles in the future. Check out the release date trailer below showcasing the new look.

Greetings, Exiles!

We’re excited to announce Conan Exiles Enhanced — a free, massive visual overhaul of Conan Exiles launching on the game’s 8th anniversary, May 5th.

Developed in collaboration with Inflexion Games, this upgrade brings eight years of incredible content into a fully modernized experience, featuring dramatically improved visuals, enhanced performance, and cutting‑edge rendering technology powered by Unreal Engine 5.

With the advanced capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, Conan Exiles Enhanced targets smooth 60+ FPS gameplay across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings on most PCs, while also delivering strong performance on Steam Deck.

Revitalizing the Brutal World of Conan

This update breathes new life into the brutal world of Conan, offering a deeper level of immersion for both newcomers and long‑time veterans. For the first time ever, players can freely travel between the Exiled Lands and the Isle of Siptah.

The two regions are now unified into a single experience, allowing players to explore both without choosing one at the start of the game. In multiplayer, any server can now support both maps simultaneously, massively expanding the playable world for those who own the Isle of Siptah expansion.

Alongside the visual overhaul and integrated world, the update also introduces multiple characters per account and a revamped user interface.

Current players will be able to transfer their saves from the Unreal Engine 4 version into the new Enhanced edition.

An Anniversary Gift

“Conan has been the heart of Funcom for nearly two decades, and with the new Enhanced upgrade, Conan Exiles continues to carve its legacy in video games,” said Chief Creative Officer Joel Bylos.

“We know these upgrades are often sold at a premium or released as a separate, enhanced product, but we wanted to offer this for free to fans past, present, and future, as an anniversary gift and a token of our appreciation for their support. We are so proud of this game and the work our team has put into it over the years, and we want this upgrade to breathe new life and energy into the game for a long time to come.”

Conan Exiles Enhanced launches May 5th, 2026 as a free upgrade for all owners of the Steam version of the game. While there are currently no plans to bring this upgrade to consoles, Funcom and Inflexion are not ruling out a future release on those platforms.

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