Conan Exiles

Conan Exiles
Developer(s) Funcom
Publisher(s) Funcom
Designer(s) Lawrence Poe
Composer(s) Knut Avenstroup Haugen
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Platform(s)

Release

Windows (Early Access)

  • WW: 31 January 2017

Xbox One (Game Preview)

  • WW: 16 August 2017
Genre(s) Action-adventure, survival
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Conan Exiles is an upcoming open world survival video game developed and published by Funcom for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is set in the world of Conan the Barbarian, with the custom playable character being rescued by Conan, beginning their journey. It was originally expected to be released during mid-2016, however, it was delayed. An official release date is still yet to be announced. An early access version of the game was released on Steam for Windows on 31 January 2017.[1] A game preview is scheduled to be released on 16 August 2017 for Xbox One. Details of a PlayStation 4 version has not yet been announced.

Gameplay

The most basic premise of Conan Exiles is survival in the fictional prehistoric, Conan the Barbarian world.[2] Player characters begin convicted of various crimes, sentenced to death, and are crucified under the scorching desert sun. The player is rescued by Conan, however, and as an exile must now navigate a harsh desert landscape, appropriately titled The Exiled Lands.[3] Though large, this is currently the only biome available for exploration. An additional biome called "The Highlands" is expected to be released sometime during Q3 2017.[4][5] According to Funcom community manager, Jens Erik, the finished game is expected to be around 53 km2.[6]

Character creation

Conan Exiles features a fair number of customization options such as gender, voice, and several physical attribute sliders for both head and body. Many races may be chosen from including, Cimmerian, Stygian, Hyborian, Nordheimer, and more.[7]

Religion plays an important role in Conan Exiles. Players may initially swear allegiance to one of four pantheon gods, Crom, Set, Yog, Mitra, or none at all. All of the religions can later be learned from NPCs in-game. NPC acolytes can be used to later choose or change allegiance to a deity.[8]

Mechanics

Utilizing natural resources, the player must manage hunger and thirst gauges in addition to warding off hostile enemies, including other players if participating on a PvP server. NPC enemies include savannah and delta fauna such as crocodiles, hyenas, rhinoceroses, and more. Fictional creatures such as dragons, dinosaur-like "shalebacks," and various undead also populate the The Exiled Lands.[9] A number of aggressive human NPCs exist in small encampments, villages, and the rare city. These human NPCs may be captured using Conan Exiles's thrall system. Depending on their profession, captured thralls can provide a number of benefits to the player including faster crafting speeds, exclusive crafting recipes, and melee or ranged defense.[10] Additional thralls, enhanced thrall functionality, siege weaponry, and catchable mounts are all planned for release sometime in 2017.[11]

Progression

Experience points are earned through successful combat,[12] gathering,[13] and crafting,[14] as well as small amounts simply with the passing of time. Though lacking a formal class system, each level-up allows a degree of customization through the selection of attribute points and crafting recipes.[15]

Reception

Alpha release

In the first week of Conan Exiles's early access release on Steam, it sold over 320,000 copies.[16] Within the first 28 days, it had sold over 480,000 net copies (after returns and chargebacks), which was 7,000 short of the amount Funcom had projected to sell in the first year.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Donnelly, Joe (22 November 2016). "Conan Exiles Early Access Release Date Set, New In-Game Footage Unveiled". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Funcom (2017). "The Game". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (11 February 2017). "Exiled Lands". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "Funcom’s Fourth Quarter Financial Report for 2016, pg.7" (PDF). Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "A Look at Things to Come". 6 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  6. ↑ Erik, Jens (6 January 2017). "Map Size?". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  7. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (31 January 2017). "Race". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  8. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (12 February 2017). "Religion". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  9. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (11 February 2017). "Creature". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  10. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (13 February 2017). "Thrall". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  11. ↑ "A Look at Things to Come". 6 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  12. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (31 January 2017). "Combat". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  13. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (9 February 2017). "Resource". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  14. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (10 February 2017). "Crafting". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  15. ↑ Conan Exiles Wiki (12 February 2017). "Character". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  16. ↑ Makuch, Eddie (10 February 2017). "Conan Exiles Sells 320,000 Copies In One Week, Mod Tools Released". GameSpot. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  17. ↑ "Funcom’s Fourth Quarter Financial Report for 2016, pg.3" (PDF). Retrieved 27 February 2017.
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