Enshrouded Gets New Update for November 2024

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Enshrouded Gets New Update for November 2024

Key Takeaways

  • Version 0.7.4.0 of Enshrouded introduces a new playable area called Albaneve Summits and raises the max level cap to 35.
  • Dynamic weather system and a new crafting tier were also added in latest update for Enshrouded, Souls of the Frozen Frontier.
  • Keen Games plans to launch version 1.0 of Enshrouded on PC and consoles in 2025, with new features and improvements.

As an ardent player of this captivating game, I must say, the latest updates have me absolutely thrilled! The level cap increase to 35 and the introduction of rare Albaneve Summits resources make exploration even more enticing. The prospect of crafting unique armor sets for every class is a dream come true for any seasoned crafter like myself. And let’s not forget the new weather system – dynamic, alive, and adding another layer of realism to our journey through Embervale.

The 0.7.4.0 version of “Enshrouded,” colloquially known as the “Souls of the Frozen Frontier” update, is now active. Previously, the significant “Back to the Shroud” update for “Enshrouded” was released in July.

As a gamer, I’ve been deeply immersed in Keen Games’ captivating survival RPG, Enshrouded, which debuted in early access back in January. Since then, this game has seen a consistent flow of updates, each one enriching the gameplay and introducing various modifications. The latest update for Enshrouded is no different, offering a wealth of new content and implementing a slew of improvements.

I was thrilled when the 0.7.4.0 update for Enshrouded dropped on November 5th, expanding the colossal world of Embervale with the addition of the Albaneve Summits – a formidable mountain biome ripe for exploration using my hardiest characters, as hinted by Keen Games. This update also marks the first implementation of Enshrouded’s dynamic weather system, adding an extra layer of immersion to the gameplay experience.

In the 0.7.4.0 update, significant improvements were made as well. For instance, the maximum level cap for ‘Enshrouded’ was increased to 35 and a fresh crafting tier was introduced. The Souls of the Frozen Frontier update also brought about numerous user-friendly enhancements and resolved various problems. One such issue led to one-handed weapons in ‘Enshrouded’ being displayed incorrectly on stands due to their stances. Another bug that has been rectified concerned the rewards from the Underground Infestation quest.

Back in August, Keen Games announced that their early access title, Enshrouded, had amassed a staggering 3 million players since its release. The indie studio situated in Frankfurt, Germany attributed this success mainly to word of mouth. On Steam, Enshrouded currently boasts a Very Positive overall rating from over 51,100 reviews. Critics have lauded the game’s world, lore, and engaging gameplay mechanics, often drawing comparisons with other hit open-world games. As reported by PCGamer, Antony Christoulakis, co-founder of Keen Games, described Enshrouded as a blend of the Legend of Zelda series and Valheim.

In its August blog post, Keen Games announced that the initial release of “Enshrouded” is scheduled for PC and console platforms in 2025. As per the game’s development plan, features such as portals to other servers, customizable signs, enemy patrols, and user-defined map locations are anticipated to be incorporated into “Enshrouded” before the end of this year. Notably, Keen Games has previously developed the survival RPG titled “Portal Knights.

Enshrouded v.0.7.4.0 Update Patch Notes

Highlights

New playable area: Albaneve Summits

  • Embervale has just gotten much bigger. We are introducing the “Albaneve Summits”, a vast and treacherous mountain biome expanding the north of Embervale. Accessible through the Nomad Highlands and Kindlewastes, this new region demands your strongest and most skilled Flameborn!
  • The Albaneve Summits are teeming with exciting locations, icy lakes, frozen rivers, deep snow, and unique alpine flora and fauna. Glide through new aerial updrafts for added height and extended flights.
  • Face formidable new foes with fresh tactics and beware of a powerful creature rumored to haunt the highest peaks.
  • Discover friendly wildlife eking out a living on the edge of the world.
  • New Shroud roots can be felled to gain additional skill points and rid the world of evil.
  • Uncover Embervale’s tragic past through a series of new quests, and unlock exclusive achievements.

New level cap and crafting tier

  • The maximum level has now been increased to 35.
  • Discover and collect rare resources exclusive to the Albaneve Summits.
  • Unlock and construct new crafting stations needed for higher-tier items.
  • Every class and subclass can craft unique armor sets, while new spells, skills, and perks expand your capabilities.

Dynamic Weather

  • The first iteration of our weather system is finally there. Experience a living world as weather changes dynamically across Embervale, so prepare to get wet or find some shelter.
  • High-altitude areas are prone to snowfall and freezing temperatures, which can drain your body heat. Use specialized armor, special foods, and consumables crafted from recipes available through NPCs to survive the cold. Simple tools like campfires and torches provide additional warmth when navigating the coldest areas.

New Townsfolk

  • The Flame’s power has brought more souls back to life, ready to join your settlement!
  • Discover Townsfolk across Embervale, unlock their quests, and bring them home.
  • Place new assistants in secondary bases, giving you full crafting functionality away from the main settlement.
  • Townsfolk now wander, sleep in beds at night, and engage with the Flameborn.
  • Fresh cosmetic outfits inspired by Townsfolk clothing are now available for the Flameborn.

Farm Animals and Pets

  • Your base is about to get much livelier with farm animals and pets!
  • Non-hostile animals can now be tamed and brought home to produce valuable resources, provided you give them some food and shelter.
  • With shelter and enough food, in time your animal flock may grow.
  • Find and tame new pets across Embervale to join you, and yes—you can pet them!

Visual Update and Scene Rendering

  • With update 4 we are introducing major improvements to scene rendering. Our aim for this update was to work on the quality and feel of the rendering of the scenery and work on better and faster reactions to bright and dark scenes.
  • A new tone mapper was introduced, which allows a better overall image with more consistency in the colors and an improved overall impression of the final image of the scenery.
  • Work on the sky rendering allows the display of a more realistic and convincing atmosphere and more realistically illuminated clouds. This also includes more realistic and dramatic color changes in the sky during the day- and night cycles.
  • The addition of local tone mapping and adjustments to exposure compensation produces a better balance between bright and dark areas of the scene. At the same time, the dynamic global illumination now also reacts faster and more correctly to changing light conditions.
  • A reworked bloom rendering helps reduce overly dramatic effects while allowing for a more pleasant overall image.

Noticeable Gameplay Changes

  • The grappling hook can now be used to pull airborne enemies into melee range or close the distance to large foes. Check the skill tree to unlock these new abilities.
  • Experience more challenging gliding mechanics with air turbulence affecting flight paths. Use the gameplay settings to switch turbulence off if you prefer to sip some tea while gliding across Embervale.
  • The game can now be paused in single-player mode.
  • Text size can now be adjusted in the UI.
  • Two more altars to build in the new biome.

Full patch notes for Enshrouded‘s Souls of the Frozen Frontier update can be found here.

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2024-11-06 12:53