With 2020 coming to a close, Funcom and Mighty Kingdom have finally confirmed that Conan Chop Chop will not be releasing this year. It’s been delayed to early 2021 with Funcom chief creative officer Joel Bylos stating that, “If we had launched this year, there’d be half the number of cute pigs in the game. And you can’t launch a Conan game without that.”

Bylos is also seemingly looking to avoid crunching staff to try and push the game out too quickly (as if referencing another title that seemingly suffered that fate). “And besides, the only crunch we want in our Conan game is the crunch of bones beneath our sandaled feet.” This is the fourth delay for the action adventure hack and slash title though, so it remains to be seen if it can stick to its new deadline.

Conan Chop Chop is a hack and slash title where one to four players team up to take down the evil wizard Thoth-Amon. Chopping through hordes of foes, they’ll explore various locations like Koth, Vanaheim, Hyperboria and more. Of course, there’s also loot to earn, from weapons and trinkets to legendary items. Maps are completely randomized and there are different weapons and abilities to try with new ones unlocking for subsequent playthroughs. It’s currently slated to release for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch.

"I think that Funcom really liked the concept of the game we were developing and enjoyed the juxtaposition of depicting Conan in such a cartoony and whimsical way."

Blending the harsh, violent world of Conan the Barbarian with the adorable, vibrant visual style of Conan Chop Chop is an interesting idea- how did that come about?

I think that Funcom really liked the concept of the game we were developing and enjoyed the juxtaposition of depicting Conan in such a cartoony and whimsical way. The idea sounded really fun and accessible, with potential to open up the world of Hyboria to a new audience. Funcom saw that opportunity to take the Conan world and characters to a place that it has never been before that fans would really love… and here we are!

For players who’re looking for a completely solo experience, is single player a viable option in Conan Chop Chop, or would you say it’s best played with other players?

Of course, we want this game to be played and enjoyed with your friends, but it’s been important throughout development to ensure that the experience was also engaging and enjoyable for one player. We’ve put a lot of effort into the random nature of how the world plays out each round you play and how you can combine weapons, charms and play style to have an interesting experience every time you play whether it’s on your own or with your friends.

How does the game balance its difficulty on the basis of how many players are playing together?

There is quite a natural balance that happens where one player can acquire more loot and therefore purchase better items, whereas multiple players must share the spoils between themselves. Having four players can make it easier in some cases, but it also presents its own types of challenges.

Having said that, we do have some checks in there to ensure that single players are not overrun, and that it still remains challenging for multiple players.

"We’ve tried to deliver as much variation as possible through the enemies, hazards and bosses in the game."

How much variety does the game offer in terms of combat and builds with things such as weapons and abilities?

There are all sorts of items, weapons and gear for players to find. Each playthrough offers its own unique feel with a random selection of gear. It’s the thing we adore about similar games and can provide a heap of replayability. For the completionist, there’s loads of hours of content to unlock and experiment with.

Can you talk about how many playable characters there are in the game, and how much they differ from each other, mechanically speaking?

There are the main four playable characters in the game. Although they do have their own starter gear (Conan and Valeria start with swords while Panlantides starts with a hammer, and Belit starts with a spear). They all have similar base stats. It’s more up to the players to kit out their characters in the way that most suits their own playstyle.

What can you tell us about the variety enemies and bosses in the game?

Again, we’ve tried to deliver as much variation as possible through the enemies, hazards and bosses in the game. I don’t want to give away too much at this point though.

When it comes to the size of maps, how much room for exploration is there in each of Conan Chop Chop’s areas?

The different environments are vast enough to enjoy the exploration while still maintaining a good action tempo. The maps are randomly generated each time, so there’s always potentially something new to find if you go looking. That’s going to depend on whether you are the type of player that wants to b-line to the objective, or the type that takes your time to explore every inch of the map.

Roughly how long will an average playthrough of Conan Chop Chop be?

An average playthrough may take up to an hour and half to 3 hours, though experienced players, may be able to complete it much faster than that. You are not expected to complete the game on your first attempt, though.

"We still have a few cool ideas that’d be cool to implement post-launch, but we cannot go into details at the moment."

What are your plans for the game as far as post-launch support is concerned?

We still have a few cool ideas that’d be cool to implement post-launch, but we cannot go into details at the moment.

Does the game feature Xbox One X and PS4 Pro-specific enhancements? Is 4K/60 FPS on the cards?

Not at this point. But who knows what the future holds?

How is the game running on the original Xbox One and PS4, in terms of frame rate and resolution?

It runs really well. We’ve put some time into optimizing to get a really smooth experience for single and multiplayer.

When you think of the Conan franchise, you think of grizzled men with big swords, along with scantly clad women, also with big swords. But Conan Chop Chop is a much a different take on the series, with chibi-styled models that cute up the place. The game was scheduled to come out about two weeks from today, but now it seems the hack and slash title has suffered a delay.

As announced by publisher Funcom in a press release, the rogue-lite will be pushed back to give the game more time to be the best that it can be. Unfortunately, no solid date is given, only a general Q2 2020 window. Chop Chop is one of many, many titles that’s been hit with the delay flu this year, it seems.

While we don’t know when the game will come out now, we’ll keep you updated on anything new we learn. Whenever that might be, Conan Chop Chop will release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.

Remember Funcom’s Conan Chop Chop, a top-down hack and slash title based on the Conan franchise? It was unveiled at the PC Gaming Show at E3 2019 and was slated for release in September. After facing a delay, Funcom has announced a new release date – February 25th. Check out the latest trailer below.

Developed by Mighty Kingdom, Conan Chop Chop employs a more cartoonish style to go with its roguelike gameplay. It sees players teaming together to take down Thoth-Amon, a dastardly wizard before he revives Xaltotun. Up to four players can play together and there’s support for couch co-op as well.

Conan Chop Chop will be releasing for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC in February 2020. It’s a fairly packed month with games like Media Molecule’s Dreams, Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy: Versus and Rebellion’s Zombie Army 4: Dead War releasing. We’ll see if the roguelike can stand out in the crowd.

Of all the games to make an appearance at the PC Gaming Show, Mighty Kingdom’s Conan Chop Chop was perhaps the weirdest one to be showcased. As a rogue-lite action adventure title, it features overheard dungeon crawling and hack and slash combat that’s similar to old-school Zelda titles. Check it out below.

The aesthetic reminds us a bit of Castle Crashers and looks rather fetching, especially considering all the bloodshed that’s going on. Four player co-op support is included, and you can gather coins to pick up better weapons and items. Randomized maps, powerful bosses, and a strong selection of moves to master are all included.

Conan Chop Chop will be coming to Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch on September 3rd. A variety of warriors to choose from, quests to embark on, and a plot to save the world can all be expected. Stay tuned for more information from the PC Gaming Show as it rolls on.