Linux Review:

Conan Exiles

An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer.

PROTON TIER: GOLD

Conan Exiles is an online multiplayer survival game set in the world of Conan the Barbarian, tasking players with survival, construction, and domination.

Status Runs via Proton. ProtonDB Tier: Gold.

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Intro Video Crash: The game may crash after the intro video.
  • Solution: Switch to Proton 9.0-4.
• Mod Update Connection Issues: Game crashes or restarts after clicking “connect” on the Mods update screen.
  • Solution: Cancel the attempted auto connect on the third start attempt.
• Visual Artifacts / CRT Monitor Effect: The main menu background may exhibit visual artifacts.
  • Solution: VKD3D_CONFIG=force_static_cbv
• BattleEye Issues: Crashes or shutdowns may occur due to incorrect BattleEye installation.
  • Solution: Disable BattleEye.
• Fatal Error on Map Load: A fatal error may appear as the load bar reaches 100%.
  • Solution: Try different Proton versions.
• Performance & Stuttering: Performance is generally smooth, though occasional stuttering may occur.
  • Solution: gamemoderun VKD3D_CONFIG=force_static_cbv PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=83 PIPEWIRE_LATENCY=1024/48000 gamescope -w 2560 -h 1440 -f --sharpness 0.6 --force-grab-cursor -- %command% (Gamescope command from user reports)

Verdict Conan Exiles delivers a solid Gold-tier experience for Linux gamers. While some minor quirks exist, the majority of user reports indicate a functional and enjoyable game.