Enshrouded Voice and Text Chat Settings
The current Enshrouded dedicated-server schema includes built-in chat controls that many older guides never mention: enableVoiceChat, enableTextChat, and voiceChatMode. These are small settings, but they have an outsized effect on how chaotic public or semi-public servers feel.
What Each Field Does
| Field | Common Value | Practical Effect |
|---|---|---|
enableVoiceChat |
true or false |
Turns in-game voice on or off server-wide. |
enableTextChat |
true or false |
Controls the in-game text channel. |
voiceChatMode |
Proximity or Global |
Determines whether voice behaves locally or server-wide. |
Recommended Chat Policies
| Server Type | Recommended Setup | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Private friend group | Voice on, text on, Proximity |
Keeps immersion without turning the whole server into one Discord room. |
| Public community | Voice off, text on | Text is easier to moderate and less disruptive. |
| Event server | Voice on, text on, Global only for scheduled sessions |
Useful for guided runs, awful as a 24/7 default. |
Example Config Snippet
{
"voiceChatMode": "Proximity",
"enableVoiceChat": true,
"enableTextChat": true
}Operational advice: if you are experimenting after a patch, keep voice and text changes separate from gameplay edits. It is much easier to verify one behavioral change at a time.
Why Proximity Is Usually Better
- Large building groups stop talking over unrelated dungeon parties.
- Public servers avoid constant background noise.
- You can still rely on Discord for organized multi-party events.
When to Turn Chat Off Entirely
- You run an invite-light public server and do not want moderation overhead.
- Your group already uses Discord and in-game chat only duplicates it.
- You are troubleshooting audio complaints and need to eliminate server-side variables first.
Need to lock down who can actually join and speak on your server? Pair this with Server Roles and Reserved Slots.
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