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About Soulframe ♦ Controls ♦ Combat ♦ Events ♦ FAQs

Character Creation ♦ Classes ♦ Skills ♦ Stats ♦ Builds

Pacts ♦ Virtue Prisms ♦ Weapons ♦ Combat Arts ♦ Armor ♦ Shields ♦ Spells ♦ Accessories ♦ Upgrades ♦ Items

Multiplayer Coop and Online ♦ Guilds ♦ PVP ♦ Raids

Locations ♦ Factions ♦ Nightfold ♦ Companions ♦ Quests ♦ NPCs ♦ Merchants ♦ Enemies ♦ Lore ♦ Events ♦ World Events ♦ World Trees

New Player Help ♦ Game Progress Route ♦ Walkthrough ♦ Trophy & Achievement Guide

What is Soulframe?

Soulframe is a free-to-play, third person MMORPG that is currently being developed by Digital Extremes. The gameplay focuses on the adventures of an Envoy, who will first make an appearance on the northern shore of Midrath. The game features a Pact system which shapes the playstyle of the character, giving access to different progressions like Combat Arts (Passive abilities) and Arcanics (Active abilities). Soulframe is currently in its Pre-Alpha access, with live player feedback shaping its development. Soulframe codes are available by signing up on their official website.

Soulframe is currently in its Preludes 10 version, with new updates focusing on the new event Festival of the Circade, additional Armor and Weapons, a new Sidearms weapon slot, changes to the starting Pacts, new Bosses, additional Enemies, and more QoL fixes. Other changes also include the introduction of the Armor Defense Stats and Damage Types, giving each piece defensive stats that protect the Envoy from three defined damage types: Physical, Magical, and Stability. The latest Patch Notes for Soulframe also indicated upcoming features and upgrades, such as the new Runes and Motes system and Transmog.

When does Soulframe Release?

Soulframe does not have a release date confirmed yet, but the game is in its Pre-Alpha access version. Players can sign up on the official Soulframe website for a chance to receive the code to play Soulframe. 

When was Soulframe Announced? 

Soulframe was announced by developers, Digital Extremes, during TennoCon 2022 which was held in July 2022. It was announced along with the release of the first cinematic trailer reveal. Digital Extremes is working on a new Action MMO that will be free to play much like its developer's known releases, Warframe. 

Soulframe Release Information
Initial Release Date	TBA
Platforms	PC, PS5, Xbox (TBC)
Developer	Digital Extremes
Genre	Action MMORPG (TBC)

Soulframe System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported)
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo e6400 or AMD Athlon x64 4000+ (~2.2Ghz dual core CPU)
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: DirectX 11+ compatible video card
• Hard Drive: 50 GB available space
• Internet: Broadband Internet ConnectionCPU: TBC

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: TBC
• RAM: TBC
• OS: TBC
• Video Card: TBC
• Directx: TBC
• Storage: TBC
• Sound Card: TBC

What platforms is Soulframe on?

Soulframe has been announced for PC. Current gen consoles, such as Playstation 5 and Xbox Series, are rumored to be confirmed at a later date. It is yet to be revealed if last generation consoles will get a port.

Paragon Pack in Soulframe

In this pack, players will get the 3 small packs altogether with the Paragon Greatsword. This pack will have a much higher cost compared to the other packs. Players will have instant access to the Prelude of Soulframe, and they get to invite 10 more friends to play with them using the invite codes that received after purchasing this bundle. If players want to experience the whole Founders Pack, this is the best bundle.

Wyld Tethren in Soulframe

This pack will have exclusive Pacts, Armor, Weapon, Sidearm Figment, Spirit Guide Sparrow skin, Talisman, and Motif of Tethren Virtue. Players can choose to focus on their Tethren Virtue and become an all-out warrior-type Envoy by choosing this pack. Players will have instant access to the Prelude of Soulframe and get to invite 2 friends to play with them using the invite codes that are received upon purchasing this pack.

Wyld Sirin in Soulframe

This pack will have exclusive Pacts, Armor, Weapon, Sidearm Figments, Spirit Guide Sparrow skin, Talisman, and Motif of Sirin Virtue. Players can choose to focus on their Sirin Virtue and become one with the shadows by choosing this pack. Players will have instant access to the Prelude of Soulframe and get to invite 2 friends to play with them using the invite codes received upon purchasing this pack.

Wyld Oscelda in Soulframe

This pack will have exclusive Pacts, Armor, Weapon, Sidearm Figments, Spirit Guide Sparrow skin, Talisman, and Motif of Oscelda Virtue. Players want to focus on their Oscelda Virtue and become the best support Envoy by choosing this pack. Players will have instant access to the Prelude of Soulframe and get to invite 2 friends to play with them using the invite codes received upon purchasing this pack.

New Starter Weapons for Pacts in Soulframe

In the latest update from Soulframe, the developers announced the changes made on the starter weapons of two Pacts. The Pact of Spirit now starts with Gwylen, a witching staff of alder for the magicbears and spellcasters, while the Pact of Courage starts with Wulder, a hefty training sword for the melee-oriented players. The Magicks of these Pacts also remain the same as previous updates. The Pact of Spirit has Bestone, Elderbloom, and Phantom Flock; while the Pact of Courage has Fellust, Call of Ancients, and Clash.

Players can acquire fragments of starter weapons by completing Faction tales. The starter weapon of Pact of Grace also received a visual refresh, but the item remains the same.

As of writing, there are now six Pacts aligned with Factions in Soulframe. These are:

• Pact of Spirit: Oscelda
• Pact of Courage: Tethren
• Pact of Grace: Sirin
• Orengall Pact
• Ode Tempest Pact
• Garren Rood Pact
• Mora's Hand Pact

New Armor and Equipment Loadout in Soulframe

Another change that arrived with the Soulframe update is the Equipment Loadout. Envoys can now create, rename, and save 4 Equipment Loadouts that will carry their Pact and Weapon selections. This feature gives players a chance to customize and switch their builds, as they see fit. This is especially useful for a game like Soulframe, when players are still trying to farm the best Equipment for their desired build. In the image below, we can see different and quirky names for each Equipment Loadout. 

Aside from the Equipment Loadout, the recent update also introduced new armor sets: The Circade and The Mendicant Armor Sets. The latter can be acquired by defeating The Mendicant King.

Expanded Weapon Slot: Sidearms in Soulframe

The sidearms is one of the exciting mechanics that are introduced in the latest update. The sidearms are a new weapon slot that allows the envoys to carry an additional offensive equipment with them. According to the developers, the sidearm is designed to allow the ranged players, specifically the spellcasters, as an option to switch to melee combat as needed.

There are 3 new sidearms available in Soulframe: Skilter, a throwing dagger; Nettle, a dirk-style blade; and Virdigris, a ritual dagger. The fragments of these sidearms can be acquired by defeating Ode Caster and Ranged hunter enemies. 

Soulframe New Location: Crypt of the Circade

Soulframe boasts a new location in their recent update. Players can now go to the Circade, a haunted dungeon where a noble stirs to life again. The dungeon unlocks a new storyline featuring the fractured soul of the Circade that's haunting the dungeon deep beneath Midrath. Players who complete this location will earn a new armor, The Circade Armor Set, among other valuable items.

The keys to the Crypt of the Circade can be acquired by defeating the Banneret and Ode n' Knight enemies found across Midrath. 

Soulframe Defense Stats and Damage Types

Defense Stats and Damage Types are now confirmed to be tied to each of the equipment pieces, like Helm, Cuirass, and Leggings. In Soulframe, there are 3 damage types and a corresponding defensive stat:

• Physical Defense: Reduces incoming damage from physical attacks. Sinecure's sword or a Mockery's swings attacks fall under this category
• Magical Defense: Reduces incoming damage from magical attacks. Sinecure spells or lightning damage from a Banneret fall under this category
• Stability Increase: Increases Stability, allowing Envoys to withstand more hits before being staggered or losing poise.

Each of the equipped armor pieces will not contribute to the Envoy's total defense, which will be displayed in the top-right corner of the screen, including a total and a breakdown by damage types. 

Rare Armor Sets will also provide more defensive stats. There are also 3 types of defense ratings in Soulframe: Lower, Average, and Higher. The specific difference for these armor ratings is still not clear, but we can expect that it will include a mechanic to balance out the higher defense ratings by implementing a weight mechanic, or something similar. On the other hand, the developers also confirmed that Transmog is not yet available today, but they are working on it. In the recent Tennocon, they asked the crowd if they would like to call this feature "Glamour," and the crowd responded positively with cheers and claps.

New Enemies and Motes Mechanic in Soulframe

Alongside the updates, the Will-o-Wings and Corrupted Slugs will be joining the group of enemies in Soulframe. These two new additions have two contrasting features. The Will-o-Wings have more nature-inclined and forest creature appearance, while the Corrupted Slug is reminiscent of a swamp creature with its hardened shell and slithering movement. 

The Mote Mechanic is also revealed at the Tennocon Devstream. This new mechanic allows the players to customize their equipment, and Motes function as a modifier that can be attached to weapons, providing power progression. From the video, we can also see some stats like Rank, Rarity, Attuned Grace, Attack, Charged Attack, and other Stats that could be affected by this new Motes system.

Soulframe Gameplay Demo

Soulframe developers were eager to show the gameplay that has been developed so far, introducing the hub of the game and including new Omen Beasts, NPCs, Enemies, and Bosses as well as the Combat system in the game. The 30-minute demo was featured during Tennocon 2023, and Soulframe shared the spotlight with Warframe, a similar fleshed-out RPG made by the same developers, Digital Extremes.

Soulframe also released a new gameplay demo, one that was featured during TennoCon 2024. This 18-minute video shows the war transitioning into a peaceful moment of a mother and her child. The narrator tells the story of the night while the player gets to customize their character. The rest of the video features another look at the hub known as the Nightfold. It now has a Blacksmith, additional sections where the players can queue crafting, work on their builds, interact with Omen Beasts, and speak with their ancestors.

New Arts System (Pacts and Weapons)

As the developers continue to improve the combat in Soulframe, they have also released a new way to level up Pacts and Weapons: The new Arts System. Weapon Arts allow Envoys to customize their play style with specialized bonuses like Smite, Riposte, Perfect Throw, and more. This system resembles linear nodes that can be unlocked as players invest points into the weapon arts, which makes their weapon more powerful.

Download Soulframe Wallpapers

Soulframe art has been made available for download to fit Desktop and Mobile users for those who wish to obtain a digital come of some art frames of the game. 

Newly Announced Features in Soulframe

Developers of the Soulframe game continue to release videos that share the development of the game. Updates and announcements can be found on their official social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and the Soulframe official YouTube channel. Since its initial teaser, Soulframe has also released a 18-minute gameplay demo from TennoCon 2024, and at least 7 Soulframe Preludes where the developers talk about the progress and plans for the game. Their most recent patch notes, known as "Preludes" highlighted additional NPC, new secret puzzles, Sparrow's Tales that detail hidden secrets of the world, new arts system to enrich the combat experience, and more combat improvements.

Soulframe focuses on themes of nature, restoration, and history in a brand-new world. They continue to make changes based on player feedback. One debated feature that was shown to audiences was the Talking Animals that can now be seen in the game's demo. Developers also continue to update the designated Soulframe social platforms to tease short clips and animation excerpts from the game.

Nightfold in Soulframe

The released Soulframe demo features the main hub in the game, where players can seamlessly enter by 'falling' into it to reach the Silver Sea. Souls of the Envoy's ancestors can reside here after encountering them in the mortal realm. They can then further be employed to be responsible for various features such as Crafting or Blacksmithing. As Envoys progress through the game and continue to interact with different ancestors and beasts, this hub will continue to grow with structures and features.

Soulframe Media Outlets

Players are invited to sign up by leaving their email information on the Souldframe official website for regular updates and announcements. Updates and media from the game have also been released on their official Soulframe media channels. Soulframe updates can be found mainly on Instagram and Twitter at @playsoulframe. Soulframe also has an official YouTube channel where developers post their behind-the-scenes content including their Development Kick-off in August 2022. Here, players can view the individual developers working on the code, writing, art direction, sound designs, and more of the development process for the game. More talks with developers are expected to continue to be released on their Soulframe YouTube channel as they continue to take feedback and build the game with the voice of the community.

Soulframe Account Reset

Account Resets: Existing Preludes accounts will require a reset to implement the full changes for Preludes 7. Players who will be logging into their Soulframe account, will find that their accounts have been reset. This was implemented for players to experience a fresh start of the game due to the several changes that have been made.The developers said that the reset will allow them to fully test ongoing changes to the Preludes build in the early days of Soulframe.

MMO Elements in Soulframe

Since some highlights and features were directly taken from its predecessor, Warframe, players have anticipated what MMO features made it to the new Soulframe game. Players can expect to be able to join Guilds and Clans, a feature seen in Warframe. However, those who prefer to experience the game solo can also comfortably do so since it is also designed to be played as a single-player game but will have a shared world with other players.

Other MMO Elements in Soulframe are seasonal events. The Soulframe Preludes 7 rolled out a patch that introduced Ocformar Event: Squash the Squash where players can get cosmetic items for participating.

Combat Reworks and New NPC in Soulframe

The developers continue to listen to the feedback of the growing community and they recently confirmed that combat is undergoing rework to focus on smoother transitions, better hit reactions, and enhanced visual and mechanical clarity of attacks. They expect that future updates will feature reduced sliding, less clipping, and more grounded movement paired with their lock-on target mechanic.

A New NPC was also announced to be joining the envoy. The Witch Verminia was added in Preludes 6 and can now be discovered in an area, south of Fort Curlail.

Combat and AI Improvements

Soulframe is still being developed and there are ongoing combat and AI improvements. The developers put out an update that transforms the Combat encounters to have an increase in simultaneous enemy attacks, smoother weapon equipping, and improved positioning during fights. The Patrolmen of the Ode will now feature varied starting and ending points to minimize endless circling of these enemies. The developers are refining AI behavior, navigation, and animations with new flinch reactions, smoother movement, and root warping to deliver a more grounded and fluid combat experience.

Omen Beasts in Soulframe

Omen beasts are large creatures that play an integral part of the main playthrough featured in the game. In the video, the Envoy gets to rescue The Omen Wolf known as Orengall, from the hands of the Ode, allowing it to join the envoy in the fight against the kingdom. There are various interactions players can have with the Omen Beasts, highlighted in some released clips such as petting, fighting alongside it, and even mounting it.

In addition to the Wolf, Soulframe Developers also showed a Stag, known as Garren Rood. It helps the envoy when they get washed up in the shore after being exiled from the Kingdom of Ode. In a more recent video, the devs also released a clip showing the reunion of a bear and the envoy. It's still unknown whether this bear is an Omen Beast like the Orengall, but it appears to be friendly to the envoy. We can then assume that it will help with the fight against the Kingdom of Ode, just like the wolf, stag, and moose.

New Weapons and Weapon Rarities Announced in Soulframe

New Weapons have made their way into Soulframe. In the latest Preludes, the developers named 5 new weapons: Vetch a Swiftsword, Unsula the Dual Blades, Gathannan Lance, Bod & Myrtle the Sword and Shield, and Juniper Grandfather's Bow.

Rarity Tiers have also been announced, and weapons will fall under the following tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare. Weapons now also come with Virtue and Skill requirements which implements a penalty of 50% damage reduction if those requirements are unmet.

Secure your Soulframe Username Early

Players can already select their usernames (called Envoy Title), by accessing the main page of the game. There is a puzzle to be solved in order to be able to select an Envoy Title. Below, players will see the image of the solution, once players align all the parts, they must click on the switch on the right in order to trigger the username creation. After entering, it will display the words: "Your path awaits. Journey onward."

Scroll down to view a few art screens and the bottom of the page will contain the Cinematic Reveal along with the prompt to join them. Players will need to confirm their emails in order to reserve their Envoy Title. Note that many usernames may be already taken. Players who reserve will also be able to claim an Alca's Eye upon launch.

Soulframe Gameplay

The Soulframe Wiki covers Soulframe, a dark fantasy MMORPG adventure developed by Digital Extremes, creators of the famous free-to-play third-person shooter multiplayer online, Warframe. As reported by the developers, the game is expected to be a slow-paced open world melee action game and is heavily influenced by diverse themes such as restoration, nature, and exploration. It features a combat style that highlights melee and magic where the player will encounter fewer but more powerful enemies. Other cited influences include the 1984 German fantasy film, The Neverending Story, as well as Hayao Miyazaki's Japanese epic fantasy film, Princess Mononoke.

Soulframe Relation to Warframe

Steve Sinclair, described Soulframe as a sister to Warframe, instead of a sequel. Sinclair, is also stepping down from his direction role on Warframe, to lead Soulframe's project. What this Sister definition entails is yet to be seen, but players can expect to find many influences from Warframe. In the recent videos, it has become clear that Soulframe deviates from Warframe through its themes, setting, and gameplay.

Warframe is focused on fast-paced shooter combat set in a futuristic world. Whereas Soulframe is set on a medieval land with supernatural tones with focus on slow-paced, melee combat.

Melee Focus

Soulframe's Combat will be melee-focused. Unlike the high-paced action and shooter-focus combat of Warframe, the new creation from Digital Extremes, will be slower, heavier, and more methodical. This may lead many to think that Souls games are an inspiration for combat, but apparently, it is not the case.

Soulframe Development

Since its initial announcement along with its cinematic trailer reveal, Soulframe continues to be under development throughout 2022 and 2023 with no news on an upcoming release date. The developers of Warframe are creating another free-to-play MMO, but despite the nod to Waframe and Souls games in the title itself, this game will be going in another direction from Warframe, and it is not expected to be a Souls game despite taking combat inspirations from other known Souls games such as Elden Ring. 

Developers also plan to make the release a transparent, collaborative, and iterative process that is shaped by the passion of players and DE. The official Soulframe website has been put up for those who want to input their email information in order to receive regular updates and announcements on the game directly. 

Multiplayer & Cooperative Play

Cooperative play will be one of the main attractions of Soulframe. Players will be able to engage in many PvE activities, such as Raids or Instances. 

Announced Features

Developers of the Soulframe game continue to release regular fireside chat clips and interviews with animators and team members prior to the game's release. Updates and announcements can be found on their official social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and the Soulframe official YouTube channel. Since its initial teaser, Soulframe has also released a demo and included a half-hour-long Preludes Gameplay clip during Tennocon 2023.

Developers wanted to create games that embodied the strength and community of their previous success, Warframe while contrasting their tone and story. Soulframe focuses on themes of nature, restoration, and history in a brand-new world.  They continue to make changes based on player feedback. One debated feature that was shown to audiences was the Talking Animals that can now be seen in the game's demo. Developers also continue to update the designated Soulframe social platforms to tease short clips and animation excerpts from the game. 

Soulframe Cinematic Reveal Trailer Setting 

Since its initial announcement, not much else has been revealed about the premise of the game. In the reveal trailer, the scene begins with a beast being chained down to the ground next to the narrator by the campfire. He begins to talk about the song in the form of a poem. The scene switches to an execution. The victim later then appears in the water and is greeted by a beast that resembles a moose before the character is dragged out of the water and soon awakens revealing their mechanical parts and ends with a nod to Excalibur as the sword is pulled out of the stone. This allows potential players to catch a glimpse of the overall environments and settings of the game as well as sets the tone as the developers slowly introduce their new open-world adventure. 

Soulframe Game Genres

This new Open World, Adventure game is said to be heavily influenced by themes of nature, restoration, and exploration as depicted in their initial trailer. Other image releases on their various media also draw attention to eh various beasts in-game and some of the natural setting. Some stone architecture scenes have also focused on the growth of nature around. The overall tone of the game was meant to be depicted upon the initial Cinematic reveal.