Soulframe—Where Soulslike grit meets Warframe’s heart.
1🌿 Soulframe – Game Overview
🧙♂️ Genre & Developer
Type: Open-world Action MMORPG with Soulslike elements
Developer/Publisher: Digital Extremes (creators of Warframe)
Status: Pre-alpha (Soulframe Preludes)
Platforms: PC confirmed; PS5 and Xbox Series XS expected later
Release Date: TBA (expected sometime in 2025)
🎮 Gameplay Highlights
Combat Style:
Grounded melee-focused combat (parry, dodge, block, attack)
Slower, more deliberate than Warframe
Magic, ranged weapons, and boomerang-style sword throws
Lock-on targeting and environmental interactions (e.g. kicking enemies off ledges)
Skill Trees:
Courage – tanky, aggressive playstyle
Grace – agile, evasive combat
Spirit – nature-based magic and support abilities
Exploration & Worldbuilding:
Set in Midrath, a fantasy world corrupted by the faction Ode
Procedurally generated dungeons and dynamic environments
Musical interactions via panpipes to reveal lore and hidden paths
Mountable animal companions (wolves, stags, bears) known as Omen Beasts
Hub System – Nightfold:
Central base where players interact with ancestors, craft gear, and upgrade builds
Expands as players progress and unlock new features
🧩 Narrative Themes
Story Premise:
You play as an Envoy, chosen by a mysterious Empress to restore balance
Themes of nature, restoration, and spiritual healing
Inspired by Princess Mononoke and The NeverEnding Story
Key Characters:
Lady Deora, Garren Rood, and Mendicant King
Wandering Souls can be equipped as virtues to aid in combat or navigation
🛠️ Systems & Features
Weapon Arts System:
Unlockable nodes like Smite, Riposte, Perfect Throw
Weapons have rarity tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare
Virtue and skill requirements affect weapon effectiveness
Multiplayer Elements:
Shared world MMO with optional solo play
Co-op PvE activities, guilds, seasonal events, and faction quests
Customization:
Deep character creation
Loadout slots and build flexibility
Cosmetic rewards from events and exploration
📅 Current Status
Soulframe Preludes 10 is the latest playable alpha build
Includes new dungeon (Crypt of the Circade), boss (Mendicant King), weapons, armor sets, and faction quests