Developer Keen Games has announced that Enshrouded will be released in Early Access for PC via Steam on January 24, 2024. It is expected to exit Early Access within a year. Here’s an overview of the game, according to Keen Games:
Exploring a Kingdom Abandoned and Corrupted by Mist
Enshrouded is a new action-survival RPG for one to 16 players, set in a vast abandoned kingdom corrupted by a mysterious fog. Players must defeat challenging bosses, build grand halls, and upgrade their hero to resist the fog and uncover the secrets of the kingdom’s fall.
A Declining World of Magic and Beauty
The game is set in a decaying world of magic and beauty, ruined by a pestilence unleashed from the depths of the earth. The mutated remains of their fallen people roam and ravage the land, driven mad and controlled by the mist. However, above the mists and hidden in ancient temples, warriors from a forgotten era rest, dreamless and undisturbed by time.
Awaken as “Flameborn”, the Last Hope of an Ancient Civilization
Players awaken as “Flameborn,” the last hope of an ancient civilization. Guided by nothing but an arcane power latent in their veins, they must hunt, gather and craft to unleash their power and unravel the secrets of a ruined kingdom of epic beauty.
Epic Combat and Creative Building
To confront truth, treasure, and wisdom, players must venture into the land’s lush forests, unforgiving deserts, deep crevasses, and lost dungeons. But against them is the Shadow, a plague that absorbs and mutates all life it finds. To repel the Shadow, the Flameborn must ascend an extensive skill tree to master powerful weapons, spells and armor, developing their own unique playstyle to resist warring factions of malevolent creatures and conquer ruthless bosses in fast-paced combat.
Shape the World and Unlock Creativity
To protect themselves from the fog and bring life back to the kingdom, players can shape the terrain of the world and unleash their creativity to build epic bases and homes, customized to the last detail with a wide variety of materials and furniture. Beyond displaying treasure, powerful NPCs can awaken, unlocking advanced workshops and the ability to create unique items and mythical weapons.
Early Access and Future Adventures
January 24, 2024 will mark the start of Enshrouded’s Early Access journey, offering players the chance to immerse themselves in this world shrouded in mysterious fog. With the promise of regular updates and the expectation of leaving Early Access within a year, action and survival enthusiasts can expect an exciting and ever-evolving experience.
Fountain: Gematsu
