Summary
Version 0.7.4.0 ofEnshrouded, also known as the Souls of the Frozen Frontier update, is now live. The last major update forEnshrouded, Back to the Shroud, was released in July.
Keen Games’Enshroudedis a co-op survival RPGthat entered early access in January. Since then, the title has received a steady stream of updates that have added content and delivered various other changes.Enshrouded’s latest update is no exception, as it brings plenty of fresh content and implements a long list of tweaks.
The 0.7.4.0 update that dropped on November 5 expandedEnshrouded’s already massive world of Embervaleby adding the Albaneve Summits, a mountain biome that, according to Keen Games, should be explored using players' most powerful characters. Moreover, it features the first iteration of the indie title’s dynamic weather system. The latest update forEnshroudedintroduced new townsfolk, enemies, farm animals, pets, armor sets, and weapons as well.
Other notable changes in the 0.7.4.0 update include raisingEnshrouded’s max level cap to 35 and the addition of a new crafting tier. The Souls of the Frozen Frontier update also implemented quality-of-life tweaks and addressed several issues, one of which causedone-handed weapons inEnshroudedto be displayed with incorrect stances on stands. Another bug that has been fixed affected the rewards of the Underground Infestation quest.
In anAugust blog post, Keen Games revealed thatEnshroudedhad already attracted three million players since coming out as an early access title. The indie studio based in Frankfurt, Germany said that its co-op survival title was able to reach new players thanks to word of mouth.Enshroudedcurrently has a Very Positive overall rating on Steam based on more than 51,100 reviews. Critics have praisedEnshrouded’s world, lore, and gameplay loop, with many comparing it to otherpopular open-world games. Antony Christoulakis, the co-founder of Keen Games, has also describedEnshroudedas a combination ofThe Legend of Zeldaseries andValheim, according to aPCGamer report.
The 1.0 version ofEnshroudedis set to be launched on PC and consoles sometime in 2025, Keen Games confirmed in its August blog post. According to the game’s roadmap, portals to other servers, configurable signs, enemy patrols, and map locations that can be named are expected to be added toEnshroudedbefore the year ends. Keen Games previously worked on the survival RPGPortal Knights.
New level cap and crafting tier
Farm Animals and Pets
Visual Update and Scene Rendering
Noticeable Gameplay Changes
Full patch notes forEnshrouded’s Souls of the Frozen Frontier update can be foundhere.
Enshrouded
WHERE TO PLAY
The realm of Embervale is lost. In their greed for magical power, your ancestors unleashed a pestilence that consumed the world.Enshrouded is a game of survival, crafting, and Action RPG combat, set within a sprawling voxel-based continent. As you journey across the mountains and deserts of an open world, you are free to choose your path and shape your destiny. Ignite the Ancient power of the Flame, and piece together the fragments of a story that unfolds below the surface.The Shroud consumes the land it corrupts, mutating and guiding all life it encounters. Cleave your way through ravaging factions and formidable bosses, battling Scavenger in the forests, Vukah in the caves, and Fell creatures in the mist.Duck, parry, and surprise your foes with unexpected fighting skills and powerful spells. Exploit the weaknesses of your enemies as you develop your own unique playstyle with an in-depth skill tree system.Bring life back to the land! Voxel-based building unleashes your creative vision, allowing you to create grand architecture on an epic scale, customized with a vast assortment of materials and furniture. Build not only for yourself, because NPCs will take refuge within your walls, unlocking advanced workshops and the ability to craft epic weapons and armor.
