Our Verdict

The fog of war clears around Embervale, revealing a survival crafting masterpiece.

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Need to Know

What is it? A high-fantasy survival crafting RPG set in the genre's most impressive sandbox.

Release date: October 15, 2026 (1.0)

Expect to pay: $40/£35

Developer: Keen Games

Publisher: Keen Games

Reviewed on: RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 64GB RAM

Steam Deck: Verified

Link: Steam | Official site

High up on a mountain in the Albaneve Summits, just on the southern border of Enshrouded's new zone, I spot the perfect place for my next medieval building project. It seems safe with no nearby enemy spawns on the flat stretch of land, and there's even a cute frozen pond that gives it real Christmas-card appeal.…