After a few days since the announcement of the release of the first expansion for Conan Exiles, Funcom quickly provides new information. We can expect not only giants and wolves but also better loot and explosions! Additionally, there are concrete facts about AI improvements.
In a video, the developers of the barbarian survival MMO revealed what exactly will change with the expansion “The Frozen North” – and also what has already changed. But see for yourselves:
In summary:
Combat
- Light and heavy attacks are now treated separately.
- Dodging and interrupting attacks (“cancel animations”) is now possible.
- Fighting creatures feels better now.
Loot
- Valuable items can now be dropped by enemies as well as found in chests scattered throughout the game world.
AI
- When NPC camps are attacked, enemies behave much more intelligently. They will put up tougher resistance and launch harder counterattacks, making an attack on a camp more dangerous.
- This improvement in AI also affects slaves, allowing them to defend player camps more efficiently.
Buildings and Bases
- The resource costs for building structures will be significantly reduced. Resources will thus be much more accessible, and building your own castles, towns, and bases will become easier.
- There will be defensive domes to protect camps from avatar attacks.
- Walls can be equipped with spikes and filled with cauldrons of pitch, making it easier to fend off climbers.
- Minefields can be set as traps.
- As attackers, trebuchets will be available to bypass defenses and break down walls from a distance.
Dungeons
- Two more dungeons will be implemented (the specifics are unfortunately not yet known).
The “Journey” System
- With the upcoming update, there will be objectives to encourage players to pursue or explore certain things. These objectives also serve as a guide for beginners and those who do not know what to do next.
Exploration
- Players will be rewarded for exploring the world and uncovering the map.
You have escaped exile, but do you crave the desert?
If you haven’t played for a while but want to revisit the game with “The Frozen North”, it is already worth exploring the changes that have been added so far:
Alchemy
- Using glass orbs and chemicals to create and transport explosive mixtures to demolish buildings, make enemies explode, or use clouds of suffocating gas against foes. Additionally, oil can be used to hinder enemies, or water to extinguish fires.
Items
- Over 300 new items such as weapons, armor, and furniture have been added.
Dungeon – The Dregs
- South of the nameless city are the entrances to the canals that were meant to dispose of the city’s sewage. After waste from many magical experiments was also disposed of there, creatures that are anything but friendly have formed. The dungeon offers a unique atmosphere and even new recipes for crafting armor, weapons, torches, and more!
Climbing
- All kinds of objects such as walls, mountains, trees, and houses can now be climbed. By the way: Naked barbarians climb faster!
The Map
- There are now markers on the map that show special locations that have already been discovered. Players also have the ability to set and label their own markers. These markers additionally allow you to see where other players are currently summoning avatars.
Dyeing
- Clothing can now be dyed with dyes. Never again arrows from your own clan in your back!
Server
- For each server type of the official servers (PvE and PvP), the options “fast” and “regular” have now been added to cater to personal preferences.
Benedict says: The changes are promising overall. The developers are clearly making an effort. Over 40 exploits and bugs have been eliminated that disrupted gameplay, and there are improvements being made at every turn. Many things already feel smoother and more enjoyable in Conan Exiles compared to the beginning. If the game continues to improve like this, I see a new secret favorite coming into my collection.
Find out more about what else awaits us with “The Frozen North” in our article on the expansion
