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 elements to build, armors and a land to explore. The player character is rescued by Conan and as an exile must navigate the Exiled Lands, a harsh desert landscape. 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.
