For some time now, fans of survival games have had their eye on Enshrouded, the new game from the makers of Portal Knights that’s a little bit Zelda, and more than a little bit Valheim. Well, following a Steam Next Fest demo, Enshrouded has officially launched via Steam Early Access. You can check out an Early Access launch trailer, below.
Enshrouded developer Keen Games had the following to say about the big launch…
“Awaken, Flameborn! Enshrouded is finally out and available in Early Access! The realm of Embervale has been engulfed by the Shroud a long time ago, and has ever since been waiting for a hero. Or up to 16 heroes. We started this project 4 years ago with the idea of an adventure and survival game set in a world split between light and darkness. A world that players could appropriate and make theirs, to build fortresses and homes, go on adventures, explore, and everything else in-between. We could never have expected the response and the level of enthusiasm we’ve seen from all of you! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”
Need to know more? You can check out Wccftech’s full interview with the makers of Enshrouded and some key features, below.
- Survive the Shroud – You start with nothing but the will to survive the wilds. You must scrape and scavenge through the ruined remnants of a lost kingdom, and fend off the beasts that hunger for your flesh. Journey through forests, caves, dungeons, searching for secret knowledge and treasure. Build the strength to venture into the Shroud and bring the fight back to the horrors of the deep.
- Heart Pounding Action Combat – 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.
- Create Epic Builds – 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.
- Craft Gear Worthy Of Legend – Craft and customize a staggering array of legendary weapons and armor to become a force to be reckoned with. You’ll need to master the shield, the sword, the staff and the bow to withstand the merciless advance of the Shroud.
- Call Upon Your Allies – Join with friends in 16 player co-op gameplay. Carve out unique roles and complimentary skills that will prove your worth in battle as together you raid, gather treasure, and overcome the Fell hordes that ravage the land.
- Unlock The Secrets of a Fallen Realm – Journey through the biomes of Embervale to immerse yourself in vibrant fallen cultures and ancient myths, from the mystical desert of the Kindlewastes to the dark canopies of The Revelwood.
Enshrouded is available now on Steam Early Access (and currently 10 percent off). A release date for the full version of the game has not been provided. Console versions of the game are also coming “later.”
