- Open the installed game directory on the PC.
- Right-click on the Enshrouded.exe application.
- Click on Properties > Go to the Compatibility tab.
- Turn On the Run this program as an administrator box.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
4. Check for Enshrouded Updates
In some cases, an outdated game patch version can also trigger multiple conflicts with the game startup or even save data. You’ll need to check for the available game updates at your end to ensure there is no issue with the game save data couldn’t be read error. To do so, check for the steps below.
For PC:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on the Enshrouded game.
- Click on Properties > Click on Updates.
- Now, go to Automatic Updates.
- Choose Only update this game when I launch it.
- Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.
- Whenever available, the game update will be installed.
For Xbox Console:
- Navigate to the Xbox Dashboard menu.
- Go to the My Games and Apps section.
- Select Manage > Go to Updates.
- If the Enshrouded game update is available.
- Press the A button on the controller to proceed.
For PlayStation:
- Go to the Home screen.
- Navigate to Games > Select Enshrouded.
- Press the Options button on your controller.
- Choose Check for Update from the drop-down menu.
5. Repair the Game Files
The chances are high that somehow the missing or corrupted game files installed on the PC can trouble you a lot. This specific method will help in scanning and repairing the installed game files to fix multiple conflicts. You can follow the steps below to do so:
- Open the Steam client.
- Go to the Library.
- Right-click on the Enshrouded game.
- Go to Properties.
- Now, click on Installed Files.
- Click on Verify integrity of game files.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, restart the computer.
6. Check for the Storage Space
In case, your specific PC or Console have some low storage space issues then make sure to check for the same. A low storage space can also cause multiple issues with the saved game data quite often. If there is low space, try increasing the storage space properly.
7. Roll Back to the Backup
Some Enshrouded players have suggested on Reddit that rolling back to the backup save did work for them. You might also restore the server to a stable state and offer a reliable gaming experience.
8. Check for System Resources
You should also check for the system resources on your gaming device like CPU and RAM status. If the system resources are low or using too much in the background, make sure to close startup programs and other running tasks.
9. Turn Off Steam Cloud Save
Another thing you can do is to disable the Steam Cloud Save option on the Steam launcher to ensure there is no issue with the online cloud saving. It looks like the Steam cloud saving feature causes multiple conflicts with the local game progress save data.
- Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on Enshrouded.
- Go to Properties > Click on General.
- Now, navigate to Steam Cloud.
- Turn Off – Keep game saves in the Steam Cloud for Enshrouded.
10. Change the Game Save Location
You can also try changing the game progress save location on a different drive or folder to cross-check if the problem persists. Several players have found this trick helpful to easily change the game save path from the existing one.
11. Run the System File Checker
You should manually run the SFC scan on your PC to fix multiple issues or find bad sectors on the disk drives. SFC (System File Checker) tool is useful to check whether any program file or a disk drive has some issues not on a Windows system.
- Open the Start menu > Search for cmd.
- Right-click on Command Prompt from the search result.
- Now, click on Run as administrator.
- If prompted, click on Yes to give admin permissions.
- Type the following command in the cmd window and hit Enter to execute it:
sfc /scannow
- Now, wait for the process to complete it.
- Once done, reboot the PC to apply changes.
12. Reinstall Enshrouded
If none of the workarounds come in handy then ensure to uninstall and reinstall the Enshrouded game on your gaming device by following the steps below. Any kind of game installation issues or conflicts might trouble the game startup.
For PC:
- Open the Steam client on your PC.
- Go to Library > Right-click on Enshrouded.
- Go to Manage.
- Click on Uninstall > If prompted, click on Uninstall.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it.
- Once done, restart the PC to apply changes.
- Launch Steam, and reinstall the Enshrouded game. (install on another drive)
- Wait for it to complete and run the game.
For Xbox Consoles:
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Select My Games & Apps > Hit See All.
- Choose Games > Select Enshrouded to highlight.
- Press the Menu button > Select Uninstall.
- Now, follow the instructions to delete it.
- Once done, restart the console.
- Go to My Games & Apps > Hit See All.
- Navigate to Full Library and Reinstall Enshrouded.
- Wait for it to complete and enjoy the game.
For PlayStation:
- Go to the Games Menu > Select Enshrouded to highlight it.
- Press the Options button on your controller.
- Select Delete from the menu.
- Confirm it and the game will be uninstalled.
- Once done, reboot the console.
- Head over to the PlayStation Store.
- Finally, Reinstall the Enshrouded game.
As a final resort, you’ll need to contact Steam Support and submit a support ticket for the same issue. This will allow the game developers to provide dedicated assistance on it.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For additional queries, you can comment below.
