14 DAY TRIAL // Funcom announced it's bringing mounts and mounted combat to Conan Exiles, the survival game set in the world of Conant the Barbarian. The latest update adds a lot of other gameplay features, some of them requested by players. If you're looking to use horses in Conan Exiles, you'll have to capture them first, then train them into valiant steeds, and only after that ride them into battle.
Of course, the update is completely free for all Conan Exiles players and, as mentioned, it grants everyone the opportunity to acquire horses, cutting traveling time significantly, as well as adding a powerful new aspect to combat. Simply put, you'll be able to joust, swing your sword or even fire arrows from horseback, potentially mowing down unsuspecting victims with lightning speed.
But mounts are not the only new gameplay feature include in the update. Funcom announced a new follower leveling system that lets players gain experience points for their thralls, pets, and horses. Also, followers will be able to gain random perks, some of which are rare and powerful.
”Since the beginning, mounts and mounted combat have been a part of the dream that shaped Conan Exiles. It is gratifying and exciting to finally deliver on that dream and give players the mounts and combat experience that they have been waiting for,” says Creative Director Joel Bylos.
Along with the free update, Funcom released the new DLC Riders of Hyboria, which introduces new decorative options, weapons, and building pieces. However, the DLC doesn't come for free, so you'll have to shell out $9.99 / €9.99 on any platform and as part of the Year 2 Season Pass.
Riders of Hyboria contains 2 exclusive mount skins, one befitting the knight in shiny armor, the other perfect for a dark and gruesome warlord, 6 exclusive mount saddles, each suited for different playstyles, such as scout and cavalry, 25 new mounts-related building pieces, specifically designed so you can create your own stables, 3 new armor sets, including the fabled Poitain Cavalier armor, 11 new weapons, including lance, greatsword, katana and warhammer, all originating from the proud nation of Poitain, and 14 new decorative items, specifically designed for stables.