How Enshrouded’s Voxel World Captured Two Million Hearts

A survival crafting game for our inner kid.

Sure, early access games can be hit-or-miss, but when one passes two-million players, you’ve got to take notice. Enshrouded, a new post-apocalyptic medieval fantasy game from indie studio Keen Games, has ignited a passionate fan base through a blend of action, survival, and crafting within a massive voxel-based setting.

Set in the realm of Embervale, you take on the role of a descendant of a people destroyed through their hubris and lust for magical power. Alone, or together with up to 16 friends in co-op mode, you will tackle the corrupting forces of The Shroud head-on, fighting, building, and crafting your way to a society renewed.

Antony Christoulakis, Enshrouded’s creative director, highlighted the huge, carefully crafted world, the engaging lore, and features immersive exploration as particularly enticing features.

Players have total freedom to explore however they want, gliding, grappling up walls and cliff faces, even tunneling…