Ahead of the 1.0 launch in autumn 2026, Keen Games has revealed its plans for the final major Early Access update. Two years since its launch, the game has been played by five million people.
Just days before the second anniversary of its Early Access launch, Enshrouded developer Keen Games announced that the 1.0 launch would take place in autumn 2026. In preparation for the full release, a major content update (version 0.8) will be released in spring 2026. This will feature Adventure Sharing v1 and a host of improvements (full details to be revealed later). With Adventure Sharing, players will be able to share their world with the community. This will enable players to easily explore the bases of their fellow players.
Since its Early Access launch in January 2024, the game has attracted over five million players. The announcement from Frankfurt-based Keen Games reads as follows: "On their development adventure, Keen Games has learned that the road is rarely as straightforward as a map suggests. However, any map is better than none, so the team has shared the first look at the evolving roadmap guiding them out of Enshrouded's Early Access today. The success of the game's Early Access launch has allowed the team to execute and expand on Enshrouded's original concept, making the second half of 2026 the ideal spot to realize the team's vision. 1.0 Launch will not be the final destination, rather a new chapter for further development - improvements, additional content, and more."
Version 1.0 promises an enhanced experience for new players, improvements to quest progression and overall balance, as well as performance optimisation and further combat enhancements, including greater tactical depth, smarter enemies and increased enemy variety. New locations will also be available to explore, along with additional Adventure Sharing features, such as logic elements and enemy spawners. Console players will also embark on the adventure.
A minor update is scheduled for release on 22 January 2026, which will improve the following aspects.
