After over a year in development, Conan Exiles will be released on Tuesday, May 8th, for PlayStation 4. In the last Developer Stream from Funcom, the developers showcased gameplay on the console for the first time. And the game looks really good!
PC and Xbox players have been able to play Conan Exiles since the Early Access phase in January 2017. PS4 players, on the other hand, had to watch – or switch to other platforms for a preview experience.
In the last Developer Stream on Friday, Creative Director Joel Bylos and Community Manager Jens Erik Vaaler showcased gameplay from the PS4 for the first time. The wait for Sony fans has been worth it – the game makes a really good impression!
The entire stream lasts about an hour, with the PS4 gameplay starting around the 26-minute mark.
Smooth gameplay, even without PS4 Pro
The gameplay segment shown by the developers in the livestream runs smoothly and presents Conan Exiles with graphics that should satisfy even demanding gamers. Gameplay and construction are nearly identical to the versions on PC and Xbox. Only the quick access bar is arranged in a ring instead of a bar like on PC.
Notably: The developers are playing Conan Exiles on a PS4 Slim, a standard version of the PlayStation 4. Players without a PS4 Pro can still enjoy a smooth and beautiful game.
This also means that owners of a PS4 Pro can expect even more performance than other players. However, how exactly the increased performance will manifest itself will only become clear at release.
Limited to 30 FPS and a catch
Conan Exiles is limited to 30 FPS on the PS4, as according to Joel Bylos, it would feel “strange” if the FPS were to drop and rise otherwise. Additionally, a single-player game was showcased in the stream.
In Conan Exiles, many players can play simultaneously on a server. If you encounter other players, or if there are many buildings in the vicinity, it may slightly affect performance.
The scenes shown are therefore not fully transferable to the final version, but provide an initial impression.
What do you think of what has been shown? Do you like Conan Exiles on the PS4, or would you rather get it for another platform?
