January 24, 2025, marked the one-year anniversary of Enshrouded’s Early Access launch. To celebrate, Keen Games released a heartwarming video reflecting on the game’s journey, featuring standout player moments, updates, and milestones. Alongside this, they rolled out the game’s fifth content update, Pact of the Flame, which focuses on enhancing social features. Looking ahead, Keen Games shared an exciting roadmap for 2025, all leading to the anticipated full release of Enshrouded on PC and consoles in Spring 2026.
Keen Games extended gratitude to their global community of players for their unwavering support and feedback, enabling the team to responsibly expand the game’s vision. With over three million players, their enthusiasm fuels the ongoing development of Enshrouded, making it not only a game but a thriving community-driven experience.
New Social Features to Enhance Gameplay
Pact of the Flame brings a wealth of new features aimed at fostering player connection and creativity. Integrated text and voice chat now allow players to better communicate, with an optional proximity setting for voice. Players can express themselves with a new emote system and immerse themselves in creative gameplay through a first-person camera mode for building.
Additionally, the update introduces festive props for party planning, new building materials, and over 70 new cosmetic items, including a Serpent Warrior-themed set available through quests. Twitch Drops offer another exciting way to unlock exclusive vanity items, enhancing player customization.
Key features of Pact of the Flame:
- In-game text and voice chat with proximity or global options.
- Emote wheel for expressing emotions in-game.
- First-person camera mode for immersive building experiences.
- New props and vanity items, including a Lunar New Year-themed set.
- Twitch Drops for unlocking exclusive rewards.
Whether playing solo or with friends, this update ensures more ways to connect and celebrate the vibrant Enshrouded world.
A Look Ahead: Roadmap and Plans for 2025
Keen Games shared a detailed 2025 roadmap, packed with new content and features. Players can look forward to themed events accessed through portals, thrilling base raids on separate islands, and the introduction of dynamic weather events. A major highlight is the implementation of dynamic water, which will play a central role in a newly teased biome.
Other exciting updates include teleportation between servers, the ability to share builds with the community, and community events with contests and surprises throughout the year. These features build on Enshrouded’s success and provide a glimpse into the evolving world players can expect as the game approaches its full release.
Full Launch Scheduled for Spring 2026
The wait for Enshrouded’s 1.0 release is officially set to end in Spring 2026. Keen Games is committed to refining the game and delivering on the features and quality players deserve. Community feedback will continue to play a vital role as development progresses.
With a thriving player base and an ambitious roadmap, the future of Enshrouded looks brighter than ever. Whether you’ve been part of the journey since Early Access began or are just jumping in now, there’s never been a better time to explore the world of Enshrouded.
Stay tuned for more updates, and join the celebration today with the Pact of the Flame update!
