Open-World Conan Exiles Game Announced

Play as an "exile" left in a "barbaric wasteland."

Funcom has announced a new and dfferent than Age of Conan games named Conan Exiles. It is described as a multiplayer-focused open-world survival game that takes place "in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian."

Players take on the role of an "exile" left in a "barbaric wasteland" that is ravaged by sandstorms with enemies all around you. Funcom says you can also travel across a "vast world" either alone or with other players. For multiplayer, the game can be played on both private and public servers, while Funcom pointed out that a single-player mode will also be available.

"There is no better setting for an open-world survival game than the world of Conan," Funcom creative director Joel Bylos said in a statement. "Hyboria is a harsh and unforgiving land where only the strongest can survive while the weak are swiftly cut down. Whether it is hunting animals for food, fighting monsters and other players, or building entire settlements, we want to make sure players feel like they are really fighting to survive and prosper in the most brutal fantasy world ever."

Conan Exiles will launch for PC through Steam Early Access this summer.