Summary
Although it only launched in early access on January 24 of this year, indie survival titleEnshroudedhas already proven to be a massive success, attracting a huge number of players in under a week. The game has managed to establish itself as a popular survival game even among stiff competition likethe breakout hitPalworld, making its success even more impressive.
Though it’s reminiscent of other viral survival games likeValheim,Enshroudedstands out as a unique experience. Set in the dense and mystery-laden realm of Embervale,Enshrouded’s focus on combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, exploration, and RPG elements help differentiate it from other games of its ilk, and this appears to have worked out in its favor.Enshroudedhas only been in early access for a few days, but has nevertheless garnered a significant amount of support, already nurturing a passionate community of fans.
Enshroudedcontinues to compete againstPalworldand other ambitious indie survival games, and its ever-growing player base serves as evidence of that. According to a tweet on January 29 from developer Keen Games,Enshroudedhas brought in over 1 million players. The tweet expresses the studio’s gratitude for the support of its fans, and the comments section is filled with users showing their appreciation for the game, congratulating Keen Games for its success.
Enshrouded’s Rapid Success
The tweet states thatthe game reached this mammoth number of players in just four days. Such success in a short period of time is astonishing, but it may also make fans wonder just how much the game will continue to grow in the coming weeks. Indeed, it’s likely that, asEnshroudedcontinues to be improvedand expanded upon, it will manage to bring in even more players, perhaps approaching the success ofPalworldandValheim.
The survival genre seems to be enjoying a period of unprecedented growth, especially in the indie games sphere. Games likeEnshroudedmay wind up playing a significant role in shaping the landscape of survival games, as it is already pushing a few boundaries when it comes to its voxel-based terrain manipulation, combat, build-crafting systems, and world design. These mechanics, alongsideEnshrouded’s other central features, have likely played a role in its quick success. How Keen Games goes about refining and building upon these elements will determine whatEnshroudedlooks like throughout its Early Access window and into its final build, but the future of the game certainly looks bright.
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.
