Soulframe opens to everyone this November: Digital Extremes to change game structure
Digital Extremes announced that their fantasy RPG Soulframe will be available for everyone on November 6. The launch coincides with a major update aimed at guiding new players.
Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe, have announced that their fantasy RPG Soulframe will be available for everyone to download on November 6. This marks the end of the closed alpha and the beginning of an
The transition to open access coincides with the release of the 17th major update, Verse of the Veilands. While this update introduces the ability to grow wolfpups into rideable adult wolves using special ingredients, it also brings a significant shift in gameplay through a new region-purging system designed to guide players through the world.
Following the Tormented Stag quest, players will find the landscape being corrupted by siphons deployed by the Ode faction. To cleanse these regions and restore the environment, players must complete
A shift toward a harsher aesthetic
Creative director Geoff Crookes and lead designer Scott McGregor expressed concerns regarding the aesthetic impact of these changes. While Soulframe has received praise for its cozy and beautiful atmosphere, the new mechanics will present a more unforgiving and harsh environment at first glance. However, the developers believe this
The update also introduces a new character loadout known as the Ode Shrike. This specialist focuses on spike traps and throwable bolas, featuring a unique balloon dart ability that can hoist enemies into the air.
While the game becomes free-to-play for everyone on November 6, the paid Founders program will remain active. Digital Extremes also plans to continue running closed preview builds and is considering a character reset feature to allow players to explore new content in previously completed areas.