Digital Extremes has released Soulframe Preludes Update 12, the latest major patch for the pre-alpha fantasy action RPG, delivering a mix of new combat options, onboarding improvements, and a diegetic hard mode designed to push players deeper into its ethereal world. Alongside the update, the studio is officially opening the doors to the Soulframe Founders Program, inviting players to support the game’s development through four unique “Paths” that come with exclusive weapons, cosmetics, physical merch, and instant access to Preludes.
A new trailer celebrates the Founders launch and highlights the update’s biggest additions, reflecting what Creative Director Geoff Crookes calls the team “planting our biggest roots yet” as Soulframe evolves with its growing community.
New Greatsword Grip, Hard Mode, and Improved Onboarding
Update 12 introduces a fresh weapon grip type, the Greatsword, allowing Envoys to channel heavy, sweeping attacks against the Ode in close-quarters combat. The patch also brings a “diegetic difficulty” option implemented through a new Cogah elixir, which lets players take on tougher enemies like The Agari, sub-bosses roaming Soulframe’s overworld.
Digital Extremes has revamped Soulframe’s new player experience as well. Update 12 makes it easier to track Fables through the journal, unlock fast travel using Wevetseeds, and experiment with all three starting Pacts early on. Players can also discover new Totems and Runes by bonding with local wildlife, expanding the ways each grip can be customized with new combat specializations.
A new vendor joins the Nightfold as well: Zenith, a mysterious camel-like “dale seer,” who offers Founders Path items and other rare goods.
Siege Encounters and New World Systems
Update 12 also introduces Siege Encounters, a new mission type found at forts throughout the world. These wave-based challenges mix traditional combat with battles against The Agari and contribute to a revamped infamy rating that shapes how the world responds to the player.
These additions continue Digital Extremes’ ongoing effort to flesh out the pre-alpha phase of Soulframe, giving early players more meaningful ways to engage with the game’s evolving systems.
Soulframe Founders Program Opens With Four Paths
The launch of Update 12 coincides with the debut of the Soulframe Founders Program, offering four paths that grant exclusive cosmetics, weapons, currency, and unique in-game titles. All Founders gain instant access to Soulframe Preludes along with extra invite codes to bring new players into the test.
The first three Founder Paths allow players to embody Soulframe’s core Virtues:
- Wyld Tethren – The courageous fighter
- Wyld Oscelda – The willful mage
- Wyld Sirin – The rogue archer
Each includes a unique Wyld Pact, a main weapon and sidearm, an armor set, a talisman, dye colors, bird cosmetics, premium currency (Arcs), Armor Bestitching items, and two extra Preludes invite codes. Founders also receive the crossover “Envoy’s Sphere Longsword Skin” for Warframe.
For players seeking the complete collection, the Path of the Wyld Paragon bundles all three Pacts and includes an exclusive Paragon Greatsword, additional Arcs and Bestitching items, and ten invite codes.
Founders will also have their names permanently engraved into the Eternium Garden, a shared hub area where exclusive flora blooms representing each chosen path.
Exclusive Physical Merch for Founders
Founders gain access to a private merch store with physical items such as a Soulframe Founders t-shirt, pin, and art cards available only to those who commit to a Founder Path.
How to Join Preludes or Become a Founder
Soulframe Preludes remains a free, closed pre-alpha test on PC. Players can register for the weekly invite queue through the official website or gain immediate access by choosing any Founder Path.
More details, pricing, and FAQs can be found on the official Soulframe Founders page, and players can wishlist Soulframe on Steam.
