2024 has witnessed an unprecedented influx of survival games hitting the market. Palworld, Nightingale, and Pacific Drive have all made their debuts, and Sons of the Forest is soon to follow with its much-anticipated full release. Amidst this survival game boom, the RPG game Enshrouded has carved its niche, drawing in an audience of over two million within its first month of early access.
Community Engagement Drives Enshrouded’s Success
Keen Games, the developer of Enshrouded, is not only celebrating the game’s success but also actively engaging with its community. Responding to the players‘ eagerness to contribute, the developer has encouraged voting on an extensive list of over 2,600 player suggestions, underlining the game’s collaborative development process.
Player Feedback Shapes Game Evolution
The feedback from Enshrouded’s player base ranges from sensible to ambitious, including calls for individual quest progress tracking, the introduction of dynamic weather systems, and the inclusion of aquatic landscapes. Players also suggest implementing a raid system to challenge the architectural creativity expressed in their self-constructed castles.
Moreover, players are expressing a desire for more interactive non-playable characters (NPCs). They hope to see NPCs such as blacksmiths and farmers exhibit more dynamic behaviors and seek the addition of companions to assist in combat and other friendly NPCs that could populate towns or roam the game map.
Acknowledging these requests, Keen Games has already implemented around 40 enhancements, including improved day-night cycles, the addition of lanterns, and craftable grappling points. The team’s commitment extends further as they tease upcoming patches and content updates, hinting at continuous improvements and expansions to the Enshrouded universe.
As the fervor for survival games continues to swell, Enshrouded stands out by fostering a collaborative environment between the developers and the community, ensuring that the game continues to evolve according to the aspirations of its players.
