Could you refer to the version number and change made in the future?
I am assuming you mean this change in the Update 38 patch notes:
DLC Armors should no longer differ from basegame armors in terms of amount of temperature protection.
The following can be said about the patch notes:
Background:
In the past, players have complained that DLC armors were in some cases superior to normal armor. They are not supposed to be, as they are cosmetic. This is explicitly stated on steam and also noted here: Downloadable Content - Official Conan Exiles Wiki
The change with Update 38 seems to have been noted down incorrectly in the patch notes. What happened is that the normal armors were ‘buffed’ to dlc armor. See the following links for more details:
This thread is related to these ongoing discussions:
Not important - this closed thread discussed Silent Legion armor: Silent Legion armor stats not upgraded
These threads are a continuation from the following TestLive thread:
(direct link)
Please note, information in this thread may have changed in the Live update.
This change is at least partially intended. I would suggest leaving a reply in one of the ongoing discussion threads or creating one yourself.
PS: I am aware that PC and PS4 have different version numbering systems, the Update name is a collective name for all patches with the same content.