Updating your Enshrouded server to version 1.0 brings new content, gameplay improvements, and performance optimizations. However, before installing such a major update, there are a few things worth considering, especially if you want to keep your existing world and player progress intact.

Enshrouded 1.0 introduces changes to save files, gameplay systems, and progression. Preparing your dedicated server before updating can help prevent unexpected problems and unnecessary downtime.

Here's what you should check before updating your Enshrouded server to 1.0.

1. Check If Your Existing Enshrouded World Is Compatible

One of the biggest concerns when updating an Enshrouded dedicated server is whether your existing world will continue working.

Fortunately, Enshrouded 1.0 supports worlds created during Early Access, meaning you don't need to delete your existing save to access the new content.

However, version 1.0 introduces a new save data format designed to reduce file sizes and simplify save storage. Older saves are converted when loaded in the updated game, making it particularly important to preserve an original copy before updating.

You shouldn't assume a converted save will remain compatible with older game versions.

For established multiplayer communities, the decision to keep your Enshrouded world or start fresh for 1.0 largely depends on whether players want to preserve their existing progress or experience the updated game from the beginning.

2. Back Up Your World And Server Files

Before installing Enshrouded 1.0, create a backup of your existing server.

This is especially important for established multiplayer worlds containing large bases, stored resources, and months of shared progression.

If you're self-hosting an Enshrouded dedicated server, follow these steps:

  1. Stop your Enshrouded server completely.
  2. Navigate to your dedicated server installation directory.
  3. Locate your world saves, typically stored in the savegame folder.
  4. Copy the entire folder to a separate location.
  5. Back up your enshrouded_server.json configuration file.

If you've configured a custom save directory, make sure to back up that location instead.

It's also worth remembering that character progression is separate from your dedicated server's world data. Players can back up their personal character saves locally for additional protection.

For Pine Hosting customers, backups can be created directly through the Backups tab in your game panel.

Keep your original backup untouched until you've confirmed the updated server works correctly.

3. Check Your Enshrouded Server Requirements

Major game updates can affect server performance, so checking your hardware before upgrading is a sensible precaution.

However, Enshrouded 1.0 doesn't introduce a confirmed blanket requirement for additional server RAM.

In fact, the update includes performance improvements intended to reduce memory usage and CPU load.

Nevertheless, your server's requirements still depend on several factors:

  • The number of players connecting simultaneously.
  • The size and complexity of existing bases.
  • How many different areas players are exploring.
  • Available RAM, CPU resources, and storage space.

The main Enshrouded server requirements are influenced by player count and world activity, with smaller groups generally requiring fewer resources than busy 16-player servers.

If your server already struggles with performance, consider whether your current hardware provides sufficient headroom.

There's no reason to increase your resources automatically simply because 1.0 is a major update. Instead, monitor performance after updating and adjust your server's RAM or CPU resources if necessary.

4. Review Your Server Settings And Gameplay Changes

The Enshrouded 1.0 update introduces substantial changes to combat, progression, enemies, and character skills.

For example, the update raises the maximum player level to 50 and resets existing characters' skill trees because of the new and reworked skills.

While these changes don't require you to reset your server, they can affect how your community experiences the game.

Before updating, review your enshrouded_server.json configuration file and record any customized settings.

Pay particular attention to player limits, difficulty modifiers, passwords, and user permissions.

Your Enshrouded server settings determine how your multiplayer world behaves, so it's worth checking that any custom configurations are still applied correctly after installing 1.0.

5. Schedule Your Update And Inform Players

If you're managing a multiplayer community, avoid installing major updates while players are actively exploring or building.

Choose a suitable maintenance window and let everyone know when the server will be unavailable.

Players running the latest Enshrouded version may experience compatibility problems when connecting to an outdated dedicated server, so coordinating the update with your group is important.

Also, check whether your server has automatic restarts configured.

For Pine Hosting customers, scheduled restarts can automatically install available updates. If you want to create a backup before upgrading to 1.0, make sure an upcoming scheduled restart doesn't trigger the update beforehand.

6. Update Your Enshrouded Dedicated Server To 1.0

Once you've completed the preparation steps, you can safely install the update.

For self-hosted servers, updating an Enshrouded dedicated server involves using SteamCMD or Steam's Dedicated Server Tools library to download the latest files.

It's important to update your existing installation rather than deleting your server files or creating an entirely new world.

With Pine Hosting, the process is considerably simpler because our game panel automatically checks for and installs available Enshrouded updates when your server restarts.

You don't need to manually download files, install SteamCMD, or enter update commands. Our game panel also provides access to backups, scheduled restarts, and server configurations, making it easier to manage major updates without extensive technical work.

7. Verify Your World And Server Performance After Updating

Once your Enshrouded server is running version 1.0, verify that everything works before inviting your community back.

Start by connecting to the server and checking that your existing world loads correctly.

Visit important bases, inspect storage chests, and confirm that your world progression hasn't unexpectedly changed.

You should also check your configuration settings and monitor server performance as players return.

Keep in mind that existing characters will have their skill points reset because of the updated skill tree. Players will need to reassign those points, but this isn't the same as losing character progression.

If you experience missing world data or unexpected errors, investigate the problem before overwriting any backups.

Keep Your Enshrouded Server Ready For Major Updates

Updating your Enshrouded server to 1.0 doesn't need to put your existing world at risk.

Creating backups, reviewing server settings, checking hardware resources, and scheduling the update properly can help protect your progress while preparing your community for the new content.

With Enshrouded server hosting from Pine Hosting, you can manage server backups, configuration files, updates, and scheduled restarts directly through our game panel. You can also upgrade your server resources as your community grows without having to move your existing world to another host.

Whether you're maintaining an established multiplayer world or preparing for future Enshrouded updates, Pine Hosting makes it easier to keep your server running smoothly while preserving the progress you've already made.