Soulframe
| Soulframe | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Engine | Evolution |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | December 2023 (Pre-alpha) TBA (Full release) |
| Genres | Action role-playing, MMO |
| Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Soulframe is an upcoming free-to-play action role-playing massive multiplayer online game developed and published by Digital Extremes. It is currently available to play on Microsoft Windows, though Digital Extremes intend to release it on both Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 once it is out of alpha.[1]
Plot
[edit]Soulframe is set on Alca, a world that lives and breathes with the spirit of nature, and the ancient magicks of the Fey. Yet Alca is under violent occupation by the Ode, a technologically advanced colonising force from the distant cosmos. Their mercenaries, the Sinecure, have descended from their Skytowers to strip Alca of her flesh and remake the world in the corrupted vision of their home.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]
The player takes control of the Envoy - a warrior bearing a blue Pact Arm infused with magicks of the ancient Fey, dedicated to protecting Alca and her people from outside threat. As they explore the land of Midrath they must learn to slay powerful foes, and uncover both the secrets and treasures of this ravaged land.
Status
[edit]| 2022 | Announcement |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Preludes Launch |
| 2024 | Preludes 1.1 |
| Preludes 1.2 | |
| Preludes 1.3 | |
| Preludes 4 | |
| Preludes 5 | |
| Preludes 6 | |
| Preludes 7 | |
| 2025 | Preludes 8 |
| Preludes 9 | |
| Preludes 10 | |
| Preludes 11: The Waste Bear | |
| Preludes 12: Founders | |
| Thawtide | |
| 2026 | Preludes 13: A Triquetra of Virtues |
| Preludes 14: The Duelo | |
| Preludes 14.5: Ode'n Tempers | |
| Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts | |
| Preludes 16: Of Hook & Hound | |
| Preludes 17: Warsongs (late Autumn, Date TBA) | |
| Steam Release (Date TBA) | |
| TBA | Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 Launch |
Soulframe is playable via its pre-alpha version, titled Soulframe Preludes. It began as invite-only, but was twice opened to the public during TennoCon - Digital Extremes' annual fan convention[3] - in July 2025 and 2026, granting permanent access to users who signed up by the end of that week.[4][5]
Thereafter, access to Preludes has been granted regularly via both email (to 2,000 randomly selected invitees every Wednesday at 5PM CET) or Twitch Drops available via regular streams (with a guaranteed access code provided to every viewer).[6]
Soulframe's latest major update, Preludes 16: Of Hook & Hound, was released on 18th September, 2026.[7] Its next major update, Preludes 17: Warsongs, is scheduled for late Autumn 2026.[5]
Development
[edit]Soulframe is developed by the Canadian studio Digital Extremes, best known for Warframe. It was publicly revealed via a cinematic trailer at TennoCon in July 2022.[8] It then became playable in December 2023 with the release of its first Pre-alpha build.[9]
On November 25, 2025, the Founders program was launched, allowing players to purchase bundles that provide access to Preludes, along with exclusive in-game items.[6][10] The Founders program is expected to continue until later in 2026, and will also be available at the time of the game's release on consoles.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Soulframe FAQ". Soulframe. Digital Extremes. February 9, 2026. Archived from the original on February 1, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Soulframe Official Site". Soulframe. Digital Extremes. February 9, 2026. Archived from the original on February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ Jubbal, Veerender Singh (July 18, 2022). "Warframe TennoCon 2022 announces charity partner Indspire". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ↑ Watson, Philip (July 19, 2025). "After Months of Being Invite-Only, You Can Play Soulframe's Pre-Alpha Build Right Now". The Gamer. Archived from the original on December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- 1 2 "TennoCon 2026 Official Event Recap". Soulframe. Digital Extremes. June 10, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (November 26, 2025). "You can now buy dark fantasy action-RPG Soulframe rather than begging for a code, and it has a Steam page". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived from the original on December 3, 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Soulframe Preludes 16 Patchnotes". Soulframe. Digital Extremes. September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
- ↑ Makar, Connor (July 16, 2022). "Digital Extremes announces Soulframe and indie publishing during TennoCon 2022". VG247. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ↑ Weber, Steven (Nov 24, 2023). "Soulframe Welcomes Very Early Pre-Alpha Players Next Month and Shows Off Some Heavy Petting". MMORPG. Retrieved September 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Allsop, Ken (2025-11-15). "Warframe dev's new fantasy action game adds Expedition 33 icon to the roster, and you can snag a playtest key right now". PCGamesN. Archived from the original on 2025-11-15. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Soulframe Founders". Soulframe. Digital Extremes. November 25, 2025. Archived from the original on February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ Soulframe | Founders FAQ with Steve and Sarah - Available November 25. Soulframe (Video). Youtube: Digital Extremes. November 19, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
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