Enshrouded is a new survival MMO developed by the German studio Keen Games. The game revolves a lot around building your own structures and settlements, reminiscent of a Minecraft with realistic graphics. A demo was available during the Steam Next Fest, which many used.
How well did it perform for the game? In the official ranking by Valve, Enshrouded occupies the first place among the most played titles at the Steam Next Fest. The focus was on the number of unique users who logged into the game.
There is no exact player count, as tracking sites like SteamDB do not capture users during such an event. However, the survival MMO is currently ranked 17th on the wishlist and has over 77,365 followers.
When can you play Enshrouded? Right now, as the demo of the game runs until October 22. The official start for early access is scheduled for 2023, and the release is aimed for 2024.
What can you experience in the demo? Your first task in the game is to build a flame altar and explore the treasures and ruins shrouded in mist. You can also engage in terraforming, build, fight, level up, and explore the skill tree.
Especially the building system makes a really good impression: A new survival game on Steam showcases the housing system that I have been dreaming of for 10 years.
A racing game, the peaceful MMO from the Journey makers, and the new title from the creator of The Settlers land in the top 10
Which games were popular at the Next Fest? Behind Enshrouded, the racing game Japanese Drift Master took second place. It is a bit reminiscent of Need for Speed, as you can tune your car and explore an open world. There, you can participate in various races and obviously drift.
In third place is Sky: Children of the Light. This is a peaceful MMO that emphasizes cooperation between players. You can expect a unique, melancholic atmosphere. If you immediately think of Journey, you are absolutely right, because it comes from the same developer studio.
Also making it into the top 10 is Pioneers of Pagonia, the new building game from The Settlers creator Volker Wertich. Our colleagues from GameStar were allowed to test it in August and describe it as the building game that is missing in 2023.
In the demo, you can try out the main features and build a settlement as well as your own production chains. The “new Settlers” is slated to be released on December 13, 2023.
What do you think of the games at the Steam Next Fest? Which titles were your highlights?
You can learn more about Enshrouded here: A new survival game is coming to Steam, wants to be like Minecraft for adults
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