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'''''Soulframe''''' is an upcoming [[Finance:Free-to-play|free-to-play]] action role-playing massive multiplayer online game developed and published by [[Company:Digital Extremes|Digital Extremes]]. It is currently available to play on [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]], though Digital Extremes intend to release it on both Xbox Series X/S and [[Engineering:PlayStation 5|PlayStation 5]] once it is out of alpha.<ref>{{cite web |title=Soulframe FAQ |date=February 9, 2026 |url=https://www.soulframe.com/en/game/faq | publisher=Digital Extremes | author=<!-- not stated --> |access-date=February 9, 2026 |website=Soulframe |archive-date=February 1, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260201145306/https://www.soulframe.com/en/game/faq |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==

''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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Soulframe Official Site |date=February 9, 2026 |url=https://www.soulframe.com/en | publisher=Digital Extremes | author=<!-- not stated --> |access-date=February 9, 2026 |website=Soulframe |archive-date=February 9, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260209130836/https://www.soulframe.com/en |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Gameplay ==
[[File:Soulframe Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Three player Envoys defend the isle of Midrath against a group of Sinecure.]]
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.
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==Status==
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| 2022 = Announcement
| 2023 = Preludes Launch
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| 2025d = Preludes 11: The Waste Bear
| 2025e = Preludes 12: Founders
| 2025f = Thawtide
| 2026a = Preludes 13: A Triquetra of Virtues
| 2026b = Preludes 14: The Duelo (Upcoming, April)
| 2026c = Preludes 15 (Date TBA)
| 2026d = [[Software:Steam (service)|Steam]] Release (Date TBA)
| TBA   = Xbox Series X/S and [[Engineering:PlayStation 5|PlayStation 5]] Launch}}

''Soulframe'' is playable via its pre-alpha version, titled ''Soulframe Preludes''. It began as invite-only, but was briefly opened to the public during TennoCon, in July 2025, for users who signed up by the end of that week.<ref>{{cite web |title=After Months of Being Invite-Only, You Can Play Soulframe's Pre-Alpha Build Right Now |date=July 19, 2025 |url=https://www.thegamer.com/soulframe-warframe-fantasy-pre-alpha-play-today/ |first=Philip |last=Watson |access-date=December 3, 2025 |website=The Gamer |archive-date=December 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251203111652/https://www.thegamer.com/soulframe-warframe-fantasy-pre-alpha-play-today/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Thereafter, access to ''Preludes'' has been granted regularly via both email (to 2,000 randomly selected invitees every Wednesday at 5PM CET) or [[Company:Twitch (service)|Twitch]] Drops available via regular streams (with a guaranteed access code provided to every viewer).<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Evans-Thirlwell |first=Edwin |title=You can now buy dark fantasy action-RPG Soulframe rather than begging for a code, and it has a Steam page |website=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/you-can-now-buy-dark-fantasy-action-rpg-soulframe-rather-than-begging-for-a-code-and-it-has-a-steam-page |access-date=December 3, 2025 |date=November 26, 2025 |archive-date=December 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251203111652/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/you-can-now-buy-dark-fantasy-action-rpg-soulframe-rather-than-begging-for-a-code-and-it-has-a-steam-page |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Soulframe''{{'}}s latest major update, Preludes 13: A Triquetra of Virtues, was released on February 13, 2026.<ref>{{cite web|title=Soulframe Preludes 13 Patchnotes |date=February 13, 2026 |url=https://forums.soulframe.com/topic/9461-soulframe-preludes-13-a-triquetra-of-virtues/ | publisher=Digital Extremes | author=<!-- not stated --> | access-date=February 15, 2026 |website=Soulframe}}</ref>

== Development ==
''Soulframe'' is developed by the Canadian studio Digital Extremes, best known for ''[[Software:Warframe|Warframe]]''. It was publicly revealed via a cinematic trailer at TennoCon,<ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Extremes announces Soulframe and indie publishing during TennoCon 2022 |date=July 16, 2022 |url=https://www.vg247.com/soulframe-digital-extremes-publishing-airship-syndicate|first=Connor|last=Makar|access-date=December 2, 2025 |website=VG247}}</ref> Digital Extremes' annual fan convention, in July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Warframe TennoCon 2022 announces charity partner Indspire|date=July 18, 2022|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/warframe/tennocon-2022-charity-indspire|first=Veerender Singh|last=Jubbal|access-date=December 2, 2025|website=PCGamesN|archive-date=December 2, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251202144514/https://www.pcgamesn.com/warframe/tennocon-2022-charity-indspire|url-status=live}}</ref>

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.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Allsop |first=Ken |date=2025-11-15 |title=Warframe dev's new fantasy action game adds Expedition 33 icon to the roster, and you can snag a playtest key right now |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/soulframe/preludes-12-founders-jennifer-english |access-date=2025-12-10 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US |archive-date=2025-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251115181011/https://www.pcgamesn.com/soulframe/preludes-12-founders-jennifer-english |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Soulframe Founders |date=November 25, 2025 |url=https://www.soulframe.com/en/shop/founders | publisher=Digital Extremes |author=<!-- not stated --> |access-date=February 9, 2026 |website=Soulframe |archive-date=February 8, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260208185432/https://www.soulframe.com/en/shop/founders |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |date=November 19, 2025 |title=Soulframe {{!}} Founders FAQ with Steve and Sarah - Available November 25 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9dsRwfGL-c |work=Soulframe |type=Video |language=English |location=Youtube |publisher=Digital Extremes |access-date=March 30, 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{official website|https://www.soulframe.com/en}}
* [https://wiki.avakot.org/ Soulframe Wiki]

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