Enshrouded 1.0: Release, Platforms and Everything That Changed

Enshrouded 1.0 is the finished version of Keen Games' survival RPG. It launched on October 15, 2026 for PC (Steam) and PS5, and the Xbox Series X|S version follows in spring 2027. That ends the Early Access period that started on January 24, 2024.

This overview covers platforms, co-op sizes, the most important changes from the official changelog and what existing players need to know. Where a detail only comes from a press report, we say so.

📅 Release dates and platforms

Keen Games announced the date on June 25, 2026. On the later Xbox version, managing director Jan Jöckel said in the press release, in essence, that reaching the targeted quality and performance level on Xbox needs more time, and that the studio never wants to rush a platform out.

Everything specific to the console version, such as saves and whether to buy it, is in our guide to Enshrouded on PS5.

🗓️ The road to Enshrouded 1.0

The release came later than first planned. According to KitGuru, Keen Games originally aimed for spring 2026 and moved the target to the fall in January 2026 to get the transition right. The key milestones:

Keen Games has not named further dates for the Xbox version or new content.

👥 Co-op, crossplay and saves

Group size differs by platform, and many overviews leave that out:

• PC: The Steam page lists co-op for up to 16 players, plus dedicated servers.
• PS5: The PlayStation Store lists up to 8 online players and requires PS Plus. The release date press release also mentions up to eight players.

There is no crossplay between PC and PS5 at launch. Keen Games confirmed that in its launch FAQ on October 13, 2026: crossplay is being worked on, but there is no timeline. Transferring saves between platforms hasn't been announced either, so plan for your group to play on the same platform.

How to set up a shared world and what a dedicated server does is covered in our dedicated server and co-op guide.

🎯 Which platform fits which group

The official numbers lead to a simple rule of thumb. If you play solo or with up to seven friends on console, the PS5 version works fine. Larger groups of up to 16 players, and anyone who wants a dedicated server running around the clock, should pick PC. Mixed PC and PS5 groups need to agree on one platform. Xbox players have to wait until spring 2027 or switch to another platform.

📦 What the finished game includes

According to the June announcement, Enshrouded 1.0 contains all Early Access content. Keen Games lists these cornerstones:

• Eight major updates since the January 2024 launch.
• Three new biomes with their own enemies, added during Early Access.
• Dynamic water in the voxel world, which Keen Games calls a technically demanding step.
• New weapons, armor, creatures and decorations from all updates.

One thing to keep straight: those three biomes are not a launch-day addition. They came with earlier updates, the last of which was "Forging the Path" on April 21, 2026, which overhauled armor, upgrades and combat.

⚔️ Combat in Enshrouded 1.0

On September 23, 2026, Keen Games presented specific changes in the post "1.0 Combat: changes and additions". Mages get the biggest jump:

• Nine new spells, including Mana Drain, Entangle, Pillar of Flames, Blizzard and Ball Lightning, plus totems for fire, ice and shock and a summon for a Hollow skeleton.
• Summoning is a new spell category, and two new skills raise the number of active summons.
• 22 eternal spells at tier 7 no longer use up ammunition.
• Wands: The heavy attack pierces enemies and interrupts weaker foes, and target selection was improved.

Rangers get three new skills (Puncture, Barrage and Survival Instinct) and eternal arrows with fire, shock and bone. Every enemy faction gets new variants, including heavy and elite enemies.

📈 Level cap and skill tree

Two changes affect every character:

• Level 50: The max player level rises to 50, and gear goes up to level 55.
• Skill tree reset: Because of new skills and moved nodes, the skill tree is reset. Keen Games explicitly advises spending your points again before your first trip out.

If you're replanning your character, the basics are in our skill points guide, and playstyles are in the Enshrouded builds guide.

🛠️ Performance, map and Adventure Sharing

In its August 27, 2026 post, Keen Games wrote that the team was focusing on improving existing systems and performance before release rather than adding entirely new content. The PS5 version was playable at Gamescom.

More details come from the roadmap Keen Games presented in January 2026. According to KitGuru's report, it included:

• new areas of the map,
• smarter enemy behavior,
• an expanded Adventure Sharing with logic elements, traps and enemy spawners,
• faster shader compilation on weaker systems.

We only found these roadmap points through the press report, not word for word from Keen Games. The 1.0 changelog later confirmed new map areas, the Sparkworks logic system and shorter shader compilation. Check whether your PC is ready with our Enshrouded system requirements.

🔁 What existing players need to know

If you played during Early Access, plan for three things. First, the skill tree reset. Second, the higher level cap, which brings new gear up to level 55. Third, values around bosses, the Flame Altar and recipes have shifted.

Existing worlds carry over. According to the changelog, saves from version 0.8 or older are backed up on first load and converted to the new format automatically. Keen Games still recommends a fresh start in the launch FAQ, because the world and the opening hours were heavily reworked.

Custom key bindings are reset to default. If you bought the game during Early Access on PC, you don't pay again and get three decorative base items, redeemable in the escape menu under "Redeem Add-Ons".

🔥 What the Enshrouded 1.0 changelog adds

The official changelog from October 14, 2026 confirms the announcements and adds more key facts:

• The full map with the new Cinder's Cradle biome in the north, 14 new enemy types and 12 new Shroud Roots, plus edge regions with 6 more roots.
• Two new Hollow Halls in the Albaneve Summits and Veilwater Basin.
• Flame Altars: up to 15 after the new Flame Level, up to 16 with Flame Level 11. From Flame Level 11, altars push back the Shroud.
• Voice-over in English, German and Mandarin Chinese for lore notes, crafting survivors and quest givers.
• Sparkworks, a logic system for custom adventures, and building in free flight.

Every point sorted by topic is in our Enshrouded 1.0 patch notes summary. The altar levels are covered in the Flame Altar guide. If you're starting with the finished version, our Enshrouded beginner tips get you through the first hours.

🚀 After the release

Keen Games says it will support the game for years and keep adding content based on player feedback. The official posts we checked don't name specific dates or content for the post-launch period yet.

❓ Enshrouded 1.0 FAQ

When did Enshrouded 1.0 come out?

On October 15, 2026, for PC and PS5. The Xbox version follows in spring 2027.

Is there crossplay between PC and PS5?

Not at launch. According to the launch FAQ, Keen Games is working on it, but there is no timeline.

How many players can play together on PS5?

Up to 8 online players with PS Plus, according to the PlayStation Store. On PC, Steam lists up to 16.

Will my skill tree be reset?

Yes. The skill tree resets the first time you load an existing save in 1.0, because new skills were added and nodes moved.

What is the max level in Enshrouded 1.0?

Players reach level 50, and gear goes up to level 55.

Will there be more content after release?

Yes, Keen Games plans to support the game with new content for years. Concrete plans haven't been published yet.

📌 Status and sources

Checked against the official Keen Games posts on enshrouded.com: "1.0 Release Date Reveal" from June 25, 2026, "We're still cooking for 1.0" from August 27, "Now's the best time to get Enshrouded!" from August 31, "1.0 Combat: changes and additions" from September 23, the launch FAQ from October 13 and the changelog for version 1.0.0.0 from October 14, 2026.

Also checked: the Steam page, the PlayStation Store, the release press release as reported by Gematsu and RPG Site, and KitGuru's roadmap report. Keen Games raised the regular price by 10 euros on September 8, 2026; check current prices and discounts directly in the store. As of October 15, 2026.