Enshrouded is an immersive action-survival game developed by Keen Games, blending elements of crafting, combat, exploration, and base-building within a voxel-based open world. Set in the realm of Embervale, players are tasked with surviving a land corrupted by a mysterious plague known as "The Shroud." The game emphasizes versatility, allowing players to develop unique playstyles using a deep skill tree while exploring diverse biomes such as forests, deserts, and snowy mountains.
Key features of Enshrouded include:
- Dynamic Combat: Engage in intense battles against mutated creatures and bosses using melee skills, ranged attacks, and spells.
- Creative Base Building: Utilize voxel-based tools to construct personalized structures that can house NPCs, offering new crafting options and upgrades.
- Rich Exploration: Uncover hidden treasures, lore, and secrets across expansive landscapes, from dungeons to icy tundras.
- Survival Mechanics: Manage resources, craft gear, and adapt to environmental challenges like weather and enemy threats.
- Companions and NPCs: Recruit NPCs with distinct routines and tame animals, adding depth to the world and gameplay.
The game recently received a major update, "Souls of the Frozen Empire," introducing a new snowy biome, dynamic weather systems, reworked mechanics, and additional quests. This update also added companion pets, revamped NPC interactions, and raised the player level cap, enhancing the experience as the game approaches its full release in 2025.