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Enshrouded 1.0 Is Out: What Server Admins Need to Know Now

Enshrouded 1.0 has been out on PC and PS5 since October 15, 2026. What happens to worlds, the skill tree and dedicated servers, why there is no crossplay and how to update safely.

Last updated October 15, 2026 · RespawnHost

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Checklist for your first session on 1.0

  1. Stop the server completely and back up the world files and enshrouded_server.json. Verify that the backup finished.
  2. Restart the server so it installs the 1.0 update (dedicated server, build 25936466 from October 15, 2026). A backup does not guarantee a downgrade to an older server build.
  3. Update the PC clients to 1.0. Server and game need to be on the same version.
  4. Connect with one player and check the world, builds and group permissions. Test admin and player access separately.
  5. Invite the full group after this check. If something fails, preserve logs and avoid overwriting world files.

All changes are listed in the official Keen Games changelog. See the configuration guide for settings.

When did Enshrouded 1.0 release?

Enshrouded 1.0 was released on October 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm CEST for PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5. According to Keen Games, the Xbox Series X|S version follows in spring 2027. This ends the Early Access phase that started on January 24, 2024. If you bought Enshrouded on PC during Early Access, you do not need to buy it again.

Enshrouded 1.0 at a glance

As of October 15, 2026

TopicStatusSource
Release PC (Steam) and PS5Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 pm CESTKeen Games, Oct 13, 2026
Release Xboxspring 2027Keen Games, Jun 25, 2026
Price on Steam€39.99 since Sep 8, 2026Keen Games, Aug 31, 2026
Crossplay at releaseno, Keen is working on it without a dateKeen Games, Oct 13, 2026
Players per serverup to 16
Dedicated serverSteam app 2278520, build 25936466 from Oct 15, 2026Steam
Early Access worldskeep working, converted to the new save formatKeen Games, Oct 13, 2026
Skill treereset on first load in 1.0Changelog, Oct 14, 2026
Max level50, gear up to level 55Changelog, Oct 14, 2026

What is new in Enshrouded 1.0?

Keen published the full changelog on October 14, 2026. The key points:

  • The whole map is open: North of the Veilwater Basin lies the new region Cinder’s Cradle, a lava wasteland with ruins below and floating islands above. There are also two new Hollow Halls (Albaneve Summits and Veilwater Basin) and new edge areas in the Springlands, Blackmire and Kindlewastes with 6 extra Shroud roots.
  • The main story is concluded.
  • New tiers: player level up to 50, gear up to level 55, a new Flame level and up to 16 Flame Altars per world.
  • Sparkworks: a logic system for your own mechanics in the world, from light switches to traps, puzzles and enemy encounters.
  • Voice-over: lore notes, letters and the major survivors are voiced in English, German and Chinese.
  • Tech: a new renderer, lower memory use and less traffic between server and client.

Is there crossplay between PC and PS5?

No. On October 13, 2026 Keen Games confirmed that Enshrouded is not cross-platform at release. The studio is working on it but cannot say how long it will take.

Only Adventure Sharing works across platforms: players can share their bases between PC and PS5. It does not let them play together on one server.

Warning: PS5 players cannot join your server

Without crossplay, PS5 players cannot join a PC server. Keen has not said whether PS5 will get dedicated servers later. Plan your server as a PC server.

What happens to my world with the 1.0 update?

It keeps working. According to Keen Games, Early Access saves can still be used in 1.0. If the game detects a save from version 0.8 or earlier on first launch, it backs it up first and then converts it to the new save format.

Two things to know:

  • The skill tree is reset the first time a character plays on 1.0. You redistribute the points.
  • Keen recommends starting over, because the world and the first hours of the game were heavily reworked. Old worlds still remain playable.

What changes on the dedicated server

  • Groups and passwords work on dedicated servers as before, via the userGroups in enshrouded_server.json. Roles still cannot be promoted or demoted in game.
  • New “Automatic” option for the number of enemies per encounter in the server settings.
  • Enemy damage: Keen reworked the values of the damage slider in the difficulty settings.
  • Join message: admins see in chat who joins and with which permission level.
  • Factories are limited per world.

The configuration guide explains the settings in detail.

What RespawnHost recommends for the 1.0 update

  1. Create a backup before the server restarts. At RespawnHost, the server installs updates on the next restart. Create the backup with one click in the panel before you start the server on 1.0 for the first time.
  2. Download your world files as well if the world matters a lot to you. The world transfer guide shows where the files are.
  3. Decide together whether to start over or continue. Keen recommends a new world, but the old one remains usable.
  4. Do not plan with crossplay. Your server remains a PC-only server.
  5. Hardware: Keen has not published new server requirements for 1.0. Current figures are in the RAM guide.

Tip

If you self-host, update the server tool via SteamCMD (app 2278520). With an Enshrouded server from RespawnHost a restart is enough.

Update history at a glance

UpdateNameDateHighlights
1.0ReleaseOct 15, 2026PC and PS5, Cinder’s Cradle, Sparkworks, level 50 (Xbox: spring 2027)
Update 8Forging the PathApr 21, 2026Adventure Sharing V1, reworked combat and skill tree, last major update before 1.0 (v0.9.1)
Update 7Wake of the WaterNov 10, 2025Veilwater Basin, swimming, fishing, level cap 45
Update 4Souls of the Frozen FrontierNov 5, 2024Albaneve, weather system, level cap 35

Frequently asked questions

When did Enshrouded 1.0 release? On October 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm CEST for PC (Steam) and PS5.

When is Enshrouded coming to Xbox? According to Keen Games, in spring 2027.

Is there crossplay? No, Keen is working on it but has not given a date.

Can PS5 players join my dedicated server? No, because crossplay is missing.

Will my world survive the 1.0 update? Yes, the game backs it up and converts it to the new format. The skill tree is reset.

Do I need to buy Enshrouded again for 1.0? No, if you own the Early Access version on PC you play 1.0 without buying it again.

How much does Enshrouded cost? On Steam the game has cost €39.99 since September 8, 2026.

How many players fit on an Enshrouded server? Up to 16 players.