PC Gaming: Warframe's fantasy-pilled sister Soulframe finally goes open to all this November, though Digital Extremes are "nervous" about certain changes

Overview

What's New

• ▸Soulframe moves from closed alpha to an open prelude access phase available via the official website.
• ▸Verse of the Veilands major update releases shortly after the public launch.
• ▸Introduction of the Ode Shrike pact class focused on trapping and control abilities.
• ▸Integration of a region purging progression loop linked to main world quests.

New Features

• ▸Ode Shrike pact — A poacher class equipped with spike traps, throwable bolas, and sky-hoisting balloon darts.
• ▸Region purging system — Environmental cleansing mechanic triggered after finishing the Tormented Stag quest.

New Items

• ▸Special biscuit ingredients — Craftable food items used to grow wolfpups into adult rideable mounts.

New Pets

• ▸Omen wolfpup — Companion ally that can be grown into a rideable adult wolf mount.

New Mechanics

• ▸Votive energy charging — Complete regional votive missions to learn sacred songs and eliminate Ode siphons.
• ▸Direct map votive acceptance — Accept missions straight from the world map after discovering local quest givers.
• ▸Wolf mount raising — Feed young Omen wolfpups special biscuits to transform them into adult rideable mounts.
• ▸Character reset option — Developers are working on an option allowing players to reset character progress to replay content.

What Players Should Know

• ▸Anyone interested in Soulframe can jump in on November 6 without waiting for an alpha key invite.
• ▸New players will experience a more guided world structure that clearly points toward active votive missions.
• ▸Players can cleanse corrupted zones to restore beautiful environments and unlock gathering activities like fishing.

Release Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a key to play Soulframe?

No, starting November 6, anyone can download and play the game directly from Soulframe.com without a prelude key.

How do you clear the pollution caused by the Ode faction?

After finishing the Tormented Stag quest, complete local votive missions to gather energy, learn the region's sacred song, and cleanse the siphons.

How do you get a rideable wolf mount?

Gather ingredients to make a special biscuit, which grows your Omen wolfpup into a rideable adult wolf.

What abilities does the new Ode Shrike class have?

The Ode Shrike poacher class uses spike traps, throwable bolas, and a balloon dart that hoists enemies into the sky.