Here’s a hint for playing Enshrouded: Sleep. The early access survival game’s unique system is simple to understand but complex to master.
Enshrouded, now in early access, is similar to other open-world survival games you’ve probably played before. It has a post-apocalyptic fantasy storyline, tons of trees to hit, and crafting that’ll let you build a home where you can store the endless resources you’ll pick up. Its biggest flaw right now is that it doesn’t have much of a unique identity, minus the “shroud” that will kill you if you spend too long inside it. That said, with exploration, crafting, and one of the easiest settlement-building systems I’ve ever used, Enshrouded is a good time.
However, there’s one thing that separates Enshrouded from the rest of the super-popular early access survival games out right now, and that’s sleep. You’ve likely encountered a sleep mechanic in games before — Bethesda games often allow you to heal up and pass time while sleeping, for example — but Enshrouded ties it into your grand strategy in a way that’s both easy to understand and more complex if you want to take full advantage of it. It’s not just about resting; it’s about getting a good night’s sleep.
The resting buff provides you with higher max stamina and regeneration for a period of time decided by your level and the comfort of the area around you.
