Soulframe, the upcoming free-to-play fantasy MMORPG from Digital Extremes, creators of Warframe, is slated for a 2025 release, though no specific date has been confirmed, with developers calling it an “aspirational goal.” Currently in its invite-only closed alpha phase, known as Soulframe Preludes, the game opened access to all registered players during TennoCon 2025 (July 19–20, 2025) until July 20 at 11:59 PM ET. Players can sign up on soulframe.com to join the Preludes queue, reserve their Envoy Title (in-game username), and secure the Alca’s Eye item for the full release. The game, set in the nature-inspired world of Midrath, features slower, tactical melee combat with dodging, parrying, and magical elements like fireballs and boomerang-like weapons, contrasting Warframe’s fast-paced gunplay. Three skill trees—Courage (tanky), Grace (agile), and Spirit (magic-based)—offer diverse playstyles, while environmental interactions, such as kicking enemies into chasms or summoning wolves, enhance exploration. Recent updates include new weapons, a reworked combat system for smoother transitions, and the Waste Bear Fable, introducing a corrupted three-headed bear boss, as showcased at TennoCon 2025.
How to Try Soulframe Now and What to Expect
To try Soulframe Preludes, visit soulframe.com, click “Join Us,” and register with an email, password, and Envoy Title. Download the Preludes build from the site, but note that installation may require adjusting firewall settings or selecting a proper folder, as some players reported launcher issues on Reddit (e.g., hanging at “Checking https network route”). Joining the official Soulframe Discord provides faster support and access to community feedback. The pre-alpha includes a hub called Nightfold, where players can craft, interact with Omen Beasts, and meet NPCs like the sassy witch Verminia. While PC is the only confirmed platform, PS5 and Xbox releases are rumored. The game’s aesthetic, inspired by Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke, emphasizes nature and restoration, but its identity remains “muddy,” with some feeling the name evokes a soulslike-Warframe hybrid that doesn’t fully align with its slower pace. For updates, follow @SoulframeGame on X or check devstreams on the Soulframe YouTube channel, and consider trying Warframe’s latest updates to tide you over until Soulframe’s full launch.
