Conan Exiles Enhanced, Funcom’s current-generation version of the open-world survival game, is coming to PlayStation 5 in early 2027. Existing PlayStation owners of Conan Exiles will receive the PS5 version free, and buying either the PS4 or PS5 edition gives access to both versions. Funcom has not announced an exact release date.
What game is getting the free PS5 upgrade?
The free upgrade applies to Conan Exiles. Funcom announced that Conan Exiles Enhanced will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after the Enhanced update reached Steam in May 2025 and console players asked for the same version.
Funcom CEO Scott Junior said the company had “heard loud and clear” that its console community wanted the Enhanced release and that the team wanted players to experience the Exiled Lands “at their best.”
The upgrade is a new current-generation version rather than a separate game purchase for existing PlayStation owners. New buyers can purchase either the PS4 or PS5 version; one purchase unlocks the other.
When does Conan Exiles Enhanced release on PS5?
Funcom is targeting early 2027 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release. No day or month has been confirmed, so listings or retailer dates that show a more precise launch should be treated as provisional until Funcom publishes one.
The console announcement also places the release near Conan Exiles’ 10th-anniversary milestone. Funcom has described continued support for the game as a long-term commitment, but it has not published a performance target or a detailed console feature schedule beyond the announced improvements.
What does the Enhanced upgrade change?
Enhanced focuses on presentation, performance, interface design and everyday usability. Funcom says the version improves:
- Environments and character visuals
- Lighting and visual effects
- Overall performance
- The user interface
- Quality-of-life features
These are the announced upgrade areas; Funcom has not supplied a console frame-rate table, resolution breakdown or percentage performance gain. The practical difference will therefore depend on the final PS5 and Xbox Series X|S specifications and settings released closer to launch.
Do DLC, Bazaar purchases and Crom Coins carry over?
Purchased DLC, Bazaar items, Crom Coins and Twitch Drops are scheduled to carry over to Enhanced. Isle of Siptah remains a separate purchase, so owning the base game does not automatically add that expansion.
There is an important Legacy qualification: Crom Coins have specific restrictions when used in the Legacy version. The Bazaar will also be disabled in Legacy, meaning players should not treat the older version as an identical fallback for purchases or live-service content.
What happens to worlds, servers and saves?
The Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah are being integrated in Enhanced, but that map change affects existing saves and server support.
Official servers move to Enhanced
Official Exiled Lands servers will transition to Enhanced. Enhanced is therefore the supported route for official-server access and new major content.
Legacy stays limited
Legacy will remain available on consoles for single-player and private-server play. It will not receive new major content, its Bazaar will be disabled, and official-server access will move to Enhanced.
Single-player saves are not reversible
Once a single-player save is loaded in Enhanced, it cannot be reopened in Legacy. Make a backup or keep a separate copy before opening an important save in the new version if you may need to continue it on Legacy.
Isle of Siptah bases cannot be preserved through the upgrade
Because the integrated map uses changed coordinates, bases built on Isle of Siptah cannot be preserved during the upgrade. Players with substantial Siptah builds should plan for that loss rather than assuming the new map will reproduce every structure in its original position.
Will Conan Exiles Enhanced have cross-play?
Funcom plans to add full cross-play soon after launch. That wording means cross-play should not be considered guaranteed on day one; the feature’s exact rollout date and platform details have not been announced.
Should you buy Conan Exiles now or wait for Enhanced?
Existing PlayStation owners do not need to buy Enhanced again. New players can buy either the PS4 or PS5 version and receive access to both, so the purchase decision does not require choosing a permanently locked platform edition. Isle of Siptah is a separate add-on and should be budgeted independently.
| Option | Access and support | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced on PS5 | Current-generation visuals, interface and performance improvements; official servers and new major content | Early-2027 release window; exact date not announced |
| Legacy on console | Single-player and private-server play | No new major content, disabled Bazaar and no official-server access after transition |
| Isle of Siptah | Available in the integrated Enhanced world | Still a separate purchase; existing bases cannot be preserved through the map-coordinate change |
What should PS4 owners do before the upgrade?
- Confirm that the PlayStation account owning Conan Exiles is the account you will use on PS5.
- Record which DLC, Bazaar items, Crom Coins and Twitch Drops are attached to that account.
- Back up valuable single-player saves before opening them in Enhanced, because an Enhanced-loaded save cannot return to Legacy.
- Document or screenshot important Isle of Siptah builds, since their bases cannot be carried over through the integrated-map conversion.
- Check Funcom’s final launch announcement for the exact date, cross-play timing and any updated entitlement rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does buying Conan Exiles on PS5 include the PS4 version?
Yes. Funcom says buying either the PS4 or PS5 version grants access to both console versions. Existing PlayStation owners also receive Enhanced without purchasing it again.
Can I keep playing Conan Exiles on PS4 after Enhanced launches?
The announcement confirms the free PS5 entitlement for PlayStation owners, but it does not state a PS4 support end date. Official-server access is moving to Enhanced, while Legacy remains a console option for single-player and private servers.
Will my Isle of Siptah buildings appear in the new map?
No. Funcom says changed coordinates in the integrated map prevent Isle of Siptah bases from being preserved during the upgrade. Save screenshots or plans if you want to rebuild them.
Is cross-play available immediately when Enhanced launches?
Not necessarily. Full cross-play is planned for soon after launch, so Funcom has not promised that it will be active on the first day.