Forge your legend with blade, bow, and magick as you lead the charge against a world-devouring corruption.

Rise as an Envoy in a living world besieged by conquerors. Live alongside your Ancestors and manifest primal aspects of the natural world in your defense. Combine the strength of your Pacts, Weapons and Virtues solo or with friends to take back Midrath and free the Omen Beasts from the Ode.

The Spellsong, that enchanted melody that sounded over Alca on Ode'n Descent, caused all to forget. Forget their rites, their divine Omen Beasts, themselves. Now, the people of Alca can only believe their rulers have always been so: their right to rule as sure as the rising of twin suns Mora and Saphene. The Omen Beasts they worshipped lay defiled, corrupted by Ode'n Ichor. Their pact may have granted strength enough to rebel against Alca's invaders, yet none remain to free them of their bindings. None but you, Envoy.

Your blood is that of ancient Fey, not so easily swayed by the Ode'n Magicks draped over the land. It falls to you to dam the steady flow of ichorous corruption and heal the worldflesh of Alca. For none are beyond saving, and it is never too late to be redeemed.

Digital Extremes will open its early Alpha playtest for Soulframe to PC players worldwide on Nov. 6 with Soulframe Open Preludes.

The development team shared details around Verse of the Veilands, the next Soulframe Preludes update arriving in November with the Omen Wolf mount system, a new environmental world progression system, and fresh fishing features.

"Soulframe has been a community-driven game from day one, shaped by the tight-knit group of players that joined us for Preludes, and now, we're ready to grow that community even further," said Geoff Crookes, Creative Director. "It feels a little scary to finally open the gates like this, but the introduction of mounts and world progression systems we revealed today is the right time so we can gather essential feedback on these features and everything we've worked on so far. The more players we have right now, the more helpful it is for our team to inform the direction Soulframe takes. Thank you to everyone who has helped get us this far."

Soulframe Open Preludes is a free Alpha playtest version of Soulframe that will be available to download from the official game website for PC. First-time players will discover an open world teeming with secrets to unearth as they mend the land from a dark corruption by mastering combat styles and forging Pacts with Omen Beasts to channel ancient ancestral abilities. Completing story-driven quests (called Fables), discovering World Trees, and releasing captive animals are just a few ways to unlock more systems and social features like co-op multiplayer, crafting, customization, and weapon progression. New features are frequently added for players to try, always free, with the game evolving over time alongside critical community feedback. 

Scour the horizon for the latest updates arriving with Verse of the Veilands:

• After completing The Tormented Stag Fable, trek across Alca’s overworld and witness the latest corruption of the invading Ode forces in a new environmental world progression system, Veilands.
• After completing a wolf pup’s training and purifying two Veilands regions, mix ingredients to brew a Bairnday Biscuit and feed it to the furry friend so it may grow into a fully fledged Omen Wolf mount. Look forward to future updates as this feature continues to develop.
• Take the trapping power of invading forces and use it against them with a new character Pact, Ode Shrike, and wield deployable spike traps, enemy-lifting balloon darts, damage-linking bola chains, and an evasive throwing bomb.
• Settle into the season with the return of Bita’s Eve. Seek out peculiar patches of Wintersquash and the new headless horserider Veltruska mini-boss to earn limited-time rewards and a special fish, Sunken Terror.
• For more details about the latest additions to Soulframe Open Preludes and Verse of the Veillands, please see the patch notes.

To sign up for Soulframe Open Preludes before it begins on Nov. 6, visit the official website and create an account. Instantly unlock special in-game Pacts and equipment by supporting Soulframe as a Founder today.

The bonds you forge with Omen Beasts manifest as Pacts, granting Arcanic abilities in your shared rebellion against the Ode. Whether you favour Courage, Grace, or Spirit, embody your chosen Virtues to match your approach. Courage, a heroic charge into the fray. Grace, the sly stealth of roguish tricksters or the patient aim of marksmen hunters. Spirit, attuned to the flows of magick deep in Alca's roots. Wield blade, bow, and magick to great effect as you craft and master your chosen Weapons. Swap freely between Weapons, Pacts, and Loadouts you've earned so far to meet any challenge.

You awaken on the shore, stripped of all but your breath. Venture forth, explore the isle of Midrath, and begin your journey. Much awaits you in these lands oppressed. Take on Fables to aid the benighted Omen Beasts, seek out World Trees to uncover the land's splendour, liberate captured fortresses in Sieges, discover hidden Enclaves that yet resist, and complete Votives to strike back against the Ode. Venture deep below the surface in the Dermak Undercity, Glades of Anduin, or Neath'uns, whose formation of corridors and halls is ever-shifting.

Though you are but one Envoy, you are not alone. Join forces and form parties of up to four to rally against formidable challenges or simply explore together.

Your frame is none but your own, and you are encouraged to play in the way that fits you best. Combine Pacts, Virtues, Weapons, Runes, and Armor to build your ideal Envoy, and freely swap between loadouts outside of combat using the Nightfold. With Ancestor's aid, Bestitch your gear with Moonsteel Thread to change the appearance of your Armor and express your personal style.

Soulframe is in development for PC (Steam).