The monthly PS Plus subscription from Sony included Conan Exiles in April 2019. The fact that so many players could get it for almost free greatly benefited the survival game. We take a look at how Conan Exiles is doing now.
Why was Conan Exiles free? For owners of a PS Plus subscription for PlayStation 4, there were again some games available for free in April 2019. Among them was Conan Exiles this time.
Conan Exiles remains free to play for owners as long as they subscribe to PS Plus. If the subscription ends, they can either purchase the games or subscribe again. Progress is retained, and they can continue where they left off.
For Conan Exiles itself, which had suffered from a lack of popularity for a while, this one month has already brought about significant positive changes.
How was the offer received by the PS4 community? Generally well. It is hard to capture all the fans’ voices, but the cross-section shows that players approve of the decision.
Despite some negative voices, many fans are happy about the opportunity to play Conan Exiles for free. In our post on MeinMMO with 5 reasons why you should play Conan Exiles on PS4, some of our readers reported:
Really great game. Definitely worth trying. However, much better on PC due to mods. If you liked the console version, you should consider getting the PC version as well.
Crazy World on MeinMMO
I got it at the PS4 release. Unfortunately, I’ve lost track of it a bit, but now that it’s free, I’ve set up my own server and will start with four guys today. Two more will join later. It’s going to be awesome!
LooTerror on MeinMMO
This is how the offer affects Conan Exiles
Since the start of the offer in the PS Plus subscription, Conan Exiles has clearly seen a rise in popularity among players and fans. This was reflected in the following ways:
- in the search queries on Google
- in the reactions on reddit
- on MeinMMO in the popularity of many articles
- and even in the player numbers on Steam
Overall, Conan Exiles currently leaves a better impression in many areas than it did before April 2019, when it struggled with fewer players and less interest.
How much interest is there in Conan Exiles
To illustrate how much better Conan Exiles is doing now, we have compiled some concrete numbers for you. First and foremost, the increased interest in Conan Exiles is evident from search queries on Google.
There, queries about all sorts of topics related to Conan Exiles rose about fivefold within a few days in early April. Shortly thereafter, they did fall back, but on average they remained still more than twice as high as before the offer.
Such an increase is normal for games that are newly released. The subsequent flattening is almost always observed. However, the rise in interest could have strengthened the core player base and interest in Conan Exiles in the long run.
The numbers do not reveal what the reason for the increase is. However, it seems likely that the collaboration with Sony could be responsible for it.
How is this increase in interest expressed?
Besides Google, there are also other areas where it shows that Conan Exiles has become significantly more popular than before. Since PS4 players are likely primarily responsible for the increase in search volume, we will now examine this area.
How popular is Conan Exiles on PS4: Unfortunately, there aren’t any official player numbers for Conan Exiles on PS4. Community Director Kyena has already expressed gratitude in a post on reddit for the “HUGE” influx of new players through the PS4 offer.
Kyena also called on veterans to help all the newcomers. Therefore, we have looked into how Conan Exiles is being received on the subreddit of the game and in the official forum.
Particularly on PS4, questions about specific servers are becoming more frequent, since players can rent and set up their own servers for Conan Exiles. New players are therefore searching more often for privately run servers that fit their needs, and existing servers are attracting new players.
Some of the new players are also proudly showing off their first bases they have built themselves. Under a corresponding post on reddit, a discussion arose about the best ways to build bases, along with numerous helpful tips for newcomers.
How popular is Conan Exiles on PC: Although the PS Plus offer only affects PS4, popularity has also grown on PC. Conan Exiles can boast both more players and better reviews.
After we already saw in January that Conan Exiles was improving but not gaining new players, things look different now. According to steamcharts, the number of average players in early March 2019 nearly doubled compared to February.
Shortly thereafter, over the course of April, the numbers fell slightly again. But from about 5000 average players before March 2019, Conan Exiles has still grown to about 7500 players in April 2019, which is an increase of about 50%.
Moreover, the ratings on Steam have also further improved. The last time we checked in January, Conan Exiles was rated at 72% positive votes in the “recent reviews.” Now, in the “recent reviews,” it has 77% positive votes.
This is how the community establishes itself
Across all players, regardless of platform, a stable community is increasingly forming in the social environments. This is particularly evident on reddit.
- Players exchange their experiences or great stories.
- Users share images of their self-built bases with special features.
- There are assistance on various topics like tamed animals or possible cheaters.
- The state of the game is discussed and whether it is worth playing.
This is the effect of the increased interest
That Conan Exiles has more players and interested parties also means growth for the aspects surrounding the game.
This is how it shows on MeinMMO: For us, the interest shows in that many more readers are reading our articles about Conan Exiles.
- MeinMMO had over 100,000 readers for Conan Exiles alone in April 2019.
- Our readers had 360% more interest in Conan Exiles compared to “normal” months, reading significantly more.
- We listed Conan Exiles as one of the best survival games of 2019.
Benedict says: From my perspective, this development is also positive. I increasingly see in my articles that people are interested in the game. For me, that means that with a bit of luck, I can bring more cool content from the community itself.
This is the future of Conan Exiles
The future of Conan Exiles seems secure for the time being. Several new DLCs for 2019 have already been announced, set to be released over the course of the year.
One of the DLCs, Treasures of Turan with oriental-themed skins, is already available for purchase. The other three will follow, but at a yet undetermined date.
The growth is certainly thanks to Sony’s action. It seems that the first month of Conan Exiles in the PS Plus subscription has been a blessing. MeinMMO will continue to follow Conan Exiles for you, so you can always read cool stories, important news, and useful guides:
