Is Enshrouded an open world game?

Though it certainly isn’t the first survival game of its type out there, the very early signs look good for Enshrouded. Here’s everything you need to know about the game world.

After hitting Early Access on Steam in January 2024, Enshrouded quickly started to garner significant popularity. The survival gameplay, base building and sleek combat combined into a remarkably polished package, considering the stage of the game’s development.

That said, as with immediate competitors like Valheim and Palworld, there are multiple ways to play. The game is a tough challenge for solo players and arguably best enjoyed as a duo or a trio. With plenty or areas to explore and enemies to Conquer, there’s a lot for people to sink their proverbial teeth into.

Here’s everything you need to know about how Enshrouded’s world functions.

Enshrouded open world explained

In short, the answer to the question is a resounding yes. Not only that but the world that Keen Games has created here is remarkably large and varied.

The story behind the game world is an interesting one as well. Known as Embervale, this vast realm has entered difficult times, after a mysterious fog-like force known as the Shroud brought with it all kinds of mayhem and monsters, mutating normal creatures along the way.

Despite that, large parts of the map are remarkably peaceful, offering a stark and enjoyable contrast to the game’s combat sections. Wherever the Shroud has made its presence known, however, it becomes an entirely different prospect. Entering it begins to drains the player’s life force and opens them up to immense danger from the denizens within. The surface world is impressive enough but there are plenty of caves, caverns and underground areas to explore as well.

With each game supporting up to 16 players, it can be a slightly less daunting prospect to explore with a group. Alone, it can be a difficult and foreboding place.