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Enshrouded 1.0 Release: October 15, 2026 — What Server Admins Need to Know
Enshrouded 1.0 launches October 15, 2026 for PC and PS5, with Xbox following in spring 2027. All confirmed content, the update history and what it means for servers.
Last updated July 20, 2026 · RespawnHost
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When does Enshrouded 1.0 release?
Enshrouded is leaving Early Access: version 1.0 launches on October 15, 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5. The Xbox version follows in spring 2027. That ends an Early Access phase of over two and a half years for Keen Games — and kicks off the most exciting stretch since launch for server admins.
What is confirmed for 1.0?
- New world content “beyond Embervale” — the journey continues past the Embervale we know
- Adventure Sharing — a new feature around shared adventures
- Combat rework — the combat system is being overhauled
Warning: crossplay is NOT confirmed
Crossplay between PC and consoles is not confirmed for the 1.0 release — Keen Games merely calls it a "long-term goal". Whether console players can join dedicated servers is also officially unconfirmed. Keep planning your server as a PC server.
What does the 1.0 release mean for servers?
What can reliably be said today:
- The slot maximum stays at 16 players unless Keen announces otherwise — configuration details in the configuration guide.
- Release days are update days: the dedicated server (Steam app 2278520) receives its 1.0 update via Steam as usual — automatically at RespawnHost.
- Create a backup before release day. Whether and how existing Early Access worlds carry over to 1.0 has not been documented in detail by Keen yet — with a backup you’re safe either way.
- Release = rush: the 1.0 launch (plus the PS5 community) will push player numbers up noticeably — the best moment to start a fresh world with friends.
Update history at a glance
| Update | Name | Date | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Release | Oct 15, 2026 | PC + PS5; “beyond Embervale”, Adventure Sharing, combat rework (Xbox: spring 2027) |
| Update 8 | Forging the Path | Apr 21, 2026 | Last major update before 1.0 (v0.9.x) |
| Update 7 | Wake of the Water | Nov 10, 2025 | Veilwater Basin, swimming, fishing, level cap 45 |
| Update 4 | Souls of the Frozen Frontier | Nov 5, 2024 | Albaneve, weather system, level cap 35 |
Frequently asked questions
When exactly does Enshrouded 1.0 release? On October 15, 2026 for PC and PlayStation 5. The Xbox version follows in spring 2027.
Is crossplay coming with the 1.0 release? That is not confirmed. So far Keen Games only calls crossplay a “long-term goal” — don’t plan around it for release.
Can PS5 players join my dedicated server? Officially unconfirmed. Until Keen announces otherwise, the dedicated server remains a PC offering.
What happens to my existing world with the 1.0 update? There is no detailed official statement yet. Create a backup of your world before release day — then you’re covered either way.
Related guides
- Rent an Enshrouded Server — ready in time for the 1.0 release
- Creating and setting up a server — From ordering to your first login
- Moving your singleplayer world — Bring your existing world to the server
- Configuring your server — enshrouded_server.json fully explained
