enshrouded multiplayer
Enshrouded Multiplayer and Co-op
You can play Enshrouded alone, offline. PC co-op is up to 16. PS5 online co-op is up to 8 and requires PS Plus. Keen has said there is no PvP and no plan to add it.
Keen Games / Steam
Keen Games / Steam
Caps by platform
Keen’s FAQ says characters keep equipment, inventory, levels, skills, map memory, personal recipes, collected Shroud Roots, lore, and towers they found themselves when changing worlds. World progression, rescued survivors, and most station-dependent recipes do not transfer. Server permission groups predate 1.0: the official roles article already documents them for Update 2. The 1.0 update expands hosting controls, and enemy density can scale with party size on the Automatic setting. This page does not establish an exact boss-health multiplier.
| Platform | Co-op cap | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | 16 online; offline play is solo | FAQ, 2026-10-16 |
| PS5 | 8 online, PS Plus required | PS Store, 2026-10-16 |
| Cross-play | Not in the 1.0 launch | Launch FAQ, 2026-10-13 |
Why a friend cannot see the session
Keen’s network article says a private Steam profile may prevent a peer-to-peer session appearing in the browser; inviting friends through Steam is another option. Multiplayer uses IPv4. Try a wired connection if Wi-Fi has packet loss. Check that the host and clients have compatible game versions, and test without mods if necessary. Adventure Sharing distributes player-made worlds and dungeons; it is not cross-platform co-op.
In this section
- Enshrouded Cross-Play Status
Enshrouded did not ship cross-play in 1.0. The 13 October 2026 launch FAQ and the PS5 page offer no shared sessions, and Keen has set no date.
- How to Set Up an Enshrouded Dedicated Server
Install Enshrouded Dedicated Server through Steam Tools on Windows. Official support covers configuration, query port 15637, roles, and server saves.
- Enshrouded Player Count
Enshrouded had 58,535 Steam players at 15:23 UTC on 16 October 2026, a snapshot excluding PS5. Session limits are 16 on PC or 8 on PS5 with PS Plus.
- Enshrouded Server Hosting
GPortal is the Enshrouded host linked from the official site. On 16 October 2026 a 30-day plan started at $9.40, with 10 slots at $23 and 16 slots at $28.
Questions
Do bosses get harder with more players?
Enemy density can scale automatically with the party. A boss-health formula was not in the 1.0 notes. Treat any exact multiplier as unverified.
Is there PvP?
No. The official FAQ says there is no PvP and no plan to add it.
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Sources
- Official FAQ — Checked 16 October 2026; dated announcements describe their stated version.
- PlayStation Store (United States) — Checked 16 October 2026; dated announcements describe their stated version.
- Official 1.0 launch FAQ (13 October 2026) — Checked 16 October 2026; dated announcements describe their stated version.
- Official support: server roles configuration — Documents role groups and the Update 2 configuration migration.
- Official support: network — Checked 16 October 2026; dated announcements describe their stated version.
- Official 1.0 changelog (14 October 2026) — Checked 16 October 2026; dated announcements describe their stated version.
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