This newest addition also added Obsidian, used to create powerful tools and weapons rivaling their Star Metal counterparts. A high-level Volcano area followed in Q2 2018 in the northern-most region of the game map. An additional biome, The Highlands, was added in 2017.
It also added Star metal which is used to build strong armor, and better tools and weapons.
A later update added a biome called The Frozen North, which added new elements to build, new armors and a whole new land to explore. Though large, this was initially the only biome available for exploration. The player is rescued by Conan, however, and as an exile must now navigate a harsh desert landscape, appropriately titled The Exiled Lands. Player characters begin convicted of various crimes, sentenced to death, and are crucified under the scorching desert sun.
The most basic premise of Conan Exiles is survival in the fictional prehistoric Hyborian Age. Early access versions of the game were released in 2017, with the official release date for all platforms being on May 8, 2018. The game is set in the world of Conan the Barbarian, with the custom playable character being rescued by Conan, beginning their journey. Conan Exiles is a survival video game developed and published by Funcom for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.