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Enshrouded: How to Host a Multiplayer Game

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Enshrouded was released only recently and it’s already making headlines. This open-world, survival RPG brings revolutionary content to the gaming industry and is already transforming the market.

In addition to this, Enshrouded developers made it possible for players to play this game together with their friends! That is, to Host Enshrouded on a server for players to join in and have fun.

In today’s article, we will be covering just this. Dive in as we explore the topic of how to host a multiplayer game in Enshrouded and thus be able to play together with your friends no matter where they are. Let’s get started!

How to Host a Multiplayer Game

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To start off this guide, you will need to click the “Play” option in the main menu. This will prompt you to select a game mode. There are 3 options you can choose from:

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  • Private – to start a private game. Saved locally meaning on your Hard Drive.
  • Host –  to start a public game, saved locally as well.
  • Join – join an online game.
Host Enshrouded Selection menu

Each option has its respective advantages and disadvantages but we will explore that another time.

For now, head over to the “Host” option and click on it. This will then take you to the game settings menu. Here you can set a password for your server (if you want to, it is not necessary), adjust server visibility, and limit the number of players that are able to join in.

Host Enshrouded settings menu

Once you’ve set up your game accordingly, click Create and wait for your friends to join. Have fun and remember, being toxic never pays off!

Do note that in order to join your game, your friends must select the “Join” option in the selection menu as you are the one hosting the game in this case.

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Nedim Fetahovic
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Nedim Fetahovic

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Nedim Fetahovic is a gameplay-focused guide writer with hands-on experience in survival RPGs, action RPGs, and performance-driven PC gaming. He is best known for his in-depth coverage of Enshrouded, where he writes detailed guides on builds, locations, optimization, and progression systems based on direct gameplay and testing.

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