Enshrouded Celebrates One Year of Early Access, Confirms 1.0 Launch in Spring 2026
Keen Games is commemorating a full year since the Early Access launch of Enshrouded, its hybrid action-RPG/survival game, by releasing a special anniversary update and confirming the game’s 1.0 release window for Spring 2026. In a new celebratory video and Steam post, the developers shared their vision for the future of Enshrouded, which includes a hefty roadmap for 2025 and beyond.
Marking the first anniversary, Keen Games has dropped the fifth content update, titled Pact of the Flame, bringing a host of new features:
Multiplayer Chat & Voice
Text chat for in-game communication.
Voice chat options include proximity chat or server-wide global chat, plus a new Social menu to control settings.
Emotes & Emote Wheel
Express yourself with newly added emotes—quickly accessible via a dedicated wheel.
First-Person Building Mode
For players who prefer precision, there’s now a first-person camera to facilitate detailed structure designs.
Expanded Crafting & Cosmetics
Over 70 new items, including new props, materials, and cosmetic additions.
Two new building materials for more diverse construction.
New vanity quests, including a thematic Serpent Warrior set for Lunar New Year.
For an in-depth breakdown of Pact of the Flame’s features, check out the official release notes.
Roadmap and New Release Date
Keen Games initially aimed for a full launch of Enshrouded sometime this year. However, the developer now confirms version 1.0 will drop in Spring 2026, coinciding with a console launch. They’ve outlined an expansive 2025 roadmap, underscoring continued growth and enhancements, including:
Weather Events & Night Overhaul: More treacherous nights with unique rewards.
Base Raid Islands & Moving Traps: Fresh challenges for survival-minded players.
New Weapon Types & Customization: Weapon gems and vanity system for personalized gear.
Extended Biomes: A Water biome and Mountain biome with new Hollow Hall areas.
Event System & Enemy Patrols: Greater variety in world exploration.
Farming & Pets: More farm animals, named pets, and expanded customization.
Building & Props: Additional blocks, overgrowth/wall decay tools, free prop rotation, and community world-sharing.
QoL Improvements: Auto-collect toggle, editable signs, new color stations for armor, and more.
Ongoing improvements will also focus on performance, skill trees, combat, world design, lighting, and user-created content.
When Enshrouded hits v1.0 in 2026, it will roll out simultaneously for PC and consoles. Keen Games plans to introduce a Creative mode and expanded UGC (user-generated content) tools to enable deeper modding and community-driven experiences. The developer assures fans that, in the meantime, frequent patches and updates will maintain a steady evolution of gameplay elements and new features.
Have you tried Enshrouded yet? Which of the roadmap’s upcoming additions—new weather events, base raid islands, or new biomes—are you most eager to see? Let us know below!
