Conan Exiles has finally received its long-awaited Unreal Engine 5 upgrade on Steam, and the new Enhanced version is more than just a visual refresh.
Starting from upgraded graphics and UI improvements to shared map travel and long-requested building features. The update changes several core parts of the game experience. Some of these additions were officially announced, while others are smaller improvements players may not immediately notice.
Here’s a closer look at everything new in Conan Exiles Enhanced.
Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade Brings Visual Improvements
The biggest headline feature is the move to Unreal Engine 5.
According to the preview build, players can expect:
- Improved lighting
- Better textures and materials
- Enhanced environmental visuals
- Cleaner overall presentation
The game immediately looks more modern compared to the legacy version. While many players worried that Unreal Engine 5 could hurt performance, early impressions suggest the opposite may be true for capable systems.
The update also introduces advanced graphics settings like DLSS support, something the older version never had.
Performance Seems Stable So Far
Performance concerns were understandable before launch. Unreal Engine 5 is often associated with heavier hardware requirements, but early testing appears promising.
On higher-end PCs, the preview build reportedly runs smoothly even on max settings in single-player and co-op sessions.
Of course, real-world performance will vary depending on:
- Hardware
- Server population
- Mods
- Multiplayer activity
Still, the initial results suggest the Enhanced version is not simply a prettier but also an optimized upgrade.
Multiple Save Slots Finally Arrive
One of the smaller but extremely useful additions is support for multiple save slots.
Players can now:
- Create up to three characters
- Use separate worlds
- Switch between solo and co-op playthroughs more easily
Previously, managing multiple characters could become messy and inconvenient. This update makes experimenting with different builds and playstyles far easier.
Exiled Lands and Siptah Maps Are Now Connected
This is arguably one of the most important gameplay changes in the entire update.
If you own the Isle of Siptah DLC, you can now travel between:
- The Exiled Lands
- Isle of Siptah
…using the same character.
In the older version of Conan Exiles, each map required:
- Separate servers
- Separate characters
- Independent progression
Now, players can teleport between maps through special embassies located across both regions.
This creates a much more connected experience and removes one of the game’s long-standing limitations.
Craft Directly From Storage
Another highly requested feature has finally arrived.
Players can now:
- Craft from nearby storage
- Repair items using stored materials
- Build structures directly from containers
This quality-of-life improvement dramatically reduces inventory management frustration.
There’s also a new toggle option that allows containers to either:
- Share resources for crafting
- Stay excluded from the shared crafting pool
For large bases and organized crafting rooms, this is a huge improvement.
UI Overhaul Makes Everything Cleaner
The Enhanced update also redesigns large parts of the user interface.
Several menus now feel:
- Less cluttered
- Easier to navigate
- More readable
Changes include:
- Improved inventory menus
- Updated crafting station UI
- Better survival stat visibility
- Reworked buffs and debuffs display
- Optional compass improvements
Search filters have also been improved, making it much easier to find items in large inventories.
One especially useful addition is the “Craft Many” slider, which makes bulk crafting significantly faster.
DLC Content Can Now Be Hidden
The knowledge menu now includes an option to hide DLC content.
This may sound minor, but it’s genuinely useful for players who:
- Don’t own cosmetic DLCs
- Want a cleaner crafting menu
- Prefer less visual clutter
It’s a small touch that improves menu navigation quite a bit.
Building Improvements Players Have Wanted for Years
Builders finally received one of the community’s most requested features:
corner pillars.
Yes, native corner pillars are now officially supported.
Previously, players had to rely on awkward building tricks and placement glitches to create proper corner support structures.
For creative builders, this is a massive quality-of-life upgrade.
The construction hammer menu also appears cleaner and better organized with improved item categories.
Character Customization Has Expanded
The enhanced version adds a few extra customization options during character creation.
New additions include:
- Secondary hair tint options
- More iris color choices
- Adjustable body hair opacity
- Body hair color customization
Some appearance sliders also appear to have expanded ranges compared to the older version.
These additions won’t change gameplay, but they give players more control over character design.
Journey System Improvements
The journey system may have quietly received an important fix.
Previously, only actively selected journey steps would progress, which often became frustrating.
In the preview build, inactive journey tasks also appeared to update automatically.
If this behavior remains in the final release, it could make progression feel much smoother and less restrictive.
Older Missing Ghosts Have Returned
Veteran Conan Exiles players may remember that several lore-related ghosts disappeared over the years due to bugs.
Interestingly, many of these ghosts now seem to be back.
Examples mentioned include:
- The ghost near Scavenger’s Birth
- The ghost at Deathwhisper Ruins
These fixes are relatively minor, but they suggest the Enhanced update may include many hidden bug fixes beyond the visual overhaul.
Final Thoughts
The Conan Exiles Enhanced update feels like more than a simple graphics upgrade.
Yes, Unreal Engine 5 improves the visuals, but the real strength of this update lies in the quality-of-life improvements:
- Shared map travel
- Better crafting systems
- Cleaner UI
- Expanded building tools
- Improved customization
- Long-overdue fixes
There’s still more to learn once the full version reaches more players, especially regarding multiplayer performance and long-term stability. But early impressions are surprisingly positive.
For longtime Conan Exiles fans, this may finally be the upgrade the game needed.
