Summary
Developer Keen Games GmbH has launchedEnshrouded’s big Pact of Flame update, treating players to long-requested content like social features, building and gameplay improvements, and game world updates. Alongside these highly requested features,Enshrouded’s Pact of Flame update also brings many fixes across several aspects of the game.
Enshrouded’s early access version came out in January 2024, as the developer wanted to make sure the game was in its best possible form before its eventual full release. The game has been well received by players, with a “Very Positive” rating on Steam’s reviews, and plenty of users satisfied with the game’s visuals, procedurally generated world, and leveling system, among other things.Enshroudedoffers a co-op survival action RPG experience where players can team up with up to 16 others. Since its launch, Keen Games GmbH has released several updates for the game, and now it’s rolling out yet another one addressing player feedback and requests.
Enshrouded’s Pact of Flame update introduces new features to enhance social interaction among players. For those looking for an easier way to talk with friends, Keen Games GmbH has incorporated an in-game text chat forEnshrouded’s multiplayer sessions. Players who want to use this feature will need to activate it from the server settings, as it is set to “off” by default. A voice chat is also available now, featuring both proximity voice chat and global voice chat modes. Players can mute, adjust volume, and make any necessary changes through the social menu, a new tab that shows every player in a givenEnshroudedworld.
Another highlight of the Pact of Flame update is the introduction of improvements toEnshrouded’s building mechanics. Players can now select a first-person camera when engaging in any building-related activity, such as using the Construction Hammer. Moreover, decorative furniture and similar props can now be rotated on all axes, enabling players to come up with creative designs. New tools have also been added in the update, allowing players to remove various overgrowth materials and add or delete ruined block visuals. These tools can be crafted at the farmer and collector NPCs.
EnhancementstoEnshrouded’s food optionshave also been introduced, with a new type of prop that includes plates, boards, and coasters. Additionally, 70+ new or previously unavailable props can now be crafted, including doors, lamps, room decorations, and much more.
Plenty of new gameplay improvements and quality-of-life features will also enhance the experience for players, such as a new way to reset skills individually in the skill tree, and fresh sound effects in the UI. A long list of glitches and bugs has also been addressed, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience.Enshrouded’s Pact of Flame update is already available, and players can try out all these new features right now.
First-person camera for building
Full rotation control for props
New tool: Overgrowth editing
New tool: Building block decay
Food, drinks and potions placement
New props and materials
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.
