Soulframe

Soulframe is in a PC closed alpha called Prelude, with Digital Extremes also running an invite-only pre-alpha and a paid Founders Program. A console version is in the works, and a mount system and the War Song quest are planned for fall 2026.

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Soulframe has spent 2026 in a continuous closed alpha. The Prelude line has shipped content on a steady cadence, with Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts adding equipment trading, in-game mail, a revamped enemy patrol system, redesigned totems, and three new weapons, and Prelude 16: Of Hook & Hound adding wolf pup bonding, a fishing spot, and dynamic weather. The alpha is the studio's main channel: Digital Extremes used its Devstream and TennoCon appearances to detail patches rather than announce a launch date.

At TennoCon 2026 in July, Digital Extremes announced a mount system arriving in fall 2026. The mounts include giant wolves and horses, work in four-player squads, and use a bonding system for petting, feeding, and fetch. The same event put the boss Mendicant Rainbreaker into the game and revealed the War Song quest, also due in fall 2026, built around a new Vatagar vow that draws on Wrath, Death, and Doom. The quest introduces the Empress of Eldbell, voiced by Jennifer English, and the enemy Tempest Vayol, voiced by Ben Starr. Preludes access was opened to all registrants during the TennoCon weekend with permanent access.

Speaking to Automaton at gamescom 2026, PR manager Tatum Ryan said community feedback drove design changes and that Warsongs will directly answer who the Envoy is and what lost memory must be uncovered. A PC release is planned, with a console version in the works.

Key facts

Current test phase: A free closed alpha on PC under the Prelude name, plus an invite-only pre-alpha; access also available through the Founders Program ↗
Planned platforms: PC, with a console version in the works ↗
Mount system: Announced for fall 2026; giant wolves and horses, usable in four-player squads, with petting, feeding, and fetch ↗
War Song quest: Arriving fall 2026; introduces the Vatagar vow with Wrath, Death, and Doom powers, the Empress of Eldbell voiced by Jennifer English, and Tempest Vayol voiced by Ben Starr ↗
Latest update: Prelude 16: Of Hook & Hound, released September 19, 2026 for the PC closed alpha; adds wolf pup bonding, fishing with six lure and six fish types, dynamic weather, and new gear (Reith, Gestalt, Grimana, The Sleeve) ↗
Prior update: Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts, detailed at Devstream 15, overhauls crafting and loot, adds equipment trading and in-game mail, revamps enemy patrols with Ord Caerum and Mendicant Rainbreaker, redesigns totems, and adds three weapons ↗
Narrative: Warsongs will address who the Envoy is and what lost memory must be uncovered ↗

Timeline

Oct 9, 2026 S-Game Opens Phantom Blade Zero to Six-Hour Hands-On
Oct 7, 2026 Soulframe Dev Digital Extremes Ties Story Threads Together In Warsongs
Sep 21, 2026 Soulframe Closed Alpha Adds Wolf Bonding, Fishing, Dynamic Weather in Prelude 16 Update
Jul 12, 2026 Soulframe Mount Feature Arrives Fall 2026, New Boss Fight Available Now
Jun 6, 2026 Soulframe Gameplay Trailer Debuts at Summer Game Fest 2026
Jun 6, 2026 Digital Extremes Releases New Soulframe Trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026
Jun 1, 2026 Soulframe Update Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts Adds Trading, Mail, New Enemies in June

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Facts

Noted: Director Liang Qiwei, known as Soulframe, spoke at the event · 2026-10-09
Noted: A new boss, Mendicant Rainbreaker, is available to fight as of the event. · 2026-07-12
Release: game · pre-alpha · invite-only · 2026-10-07
Release: game · 2026-09-19 · PC closed alpha · 2026-09-21
Release: game · fall 2026 · 2026-07-12
Release: game · 2026-06-06 · 2026-06-06
Release: game · TBA · worldwide · 2026-06-06
Release: game · June 2026 · 2026-06-01
Announced: Warsongs will directly address who the Envoy is and what lost memory must be uncovered · 2026-10-07
Announced: A PC release is planned, with a console version in the works · 2026-10-07
Announced: closed alpha update Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts expected within June · 2026-06-06
Announced: TennoCon presentation planned for July 10-11 · 2026-06-06
Announced: pre-alpha test called Prelude accepting sign-ups · 2026-06-06
Announced: Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts update · 2026-06-01

Connections

Directs: phantom blade zero
Produces of: digital extremes
Voice cast of: jennifer english

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Claim activity

When a claim about Soulframe was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

Confirmed A PC release is planned, with a console version in the works Oct 7 · source
Confirmed Digital Extremes produces Soulframe Sep 12 · source
Confirmed closed alpha update Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts expected within June Aug 30 · source

All coverage

6d ago

S-Game Opens Phantom Blade Zero to Six-Hour Hands-On

S-GAME held a hands-on event in Beijing for Phantom Blade Zero, its wuxia action RPG launching October 29 on PS5 and PC. Press played roughly six hours, clearing most of Chapter 1 and sampling late-game bosses including the sword fanatic Hua Qianxiao and the lion dance boss Flame. Protagonist Soul, framed and given an artificial heart, has 66 days to live. A Sha-Chi resource governs attack and defense; parrying blue attacks opens a Ghost Step counter, while red attacks demand evasion. Defeated enemies stay dead, so upgrades come from exploring new areas rather than farming. The game ships in Standard at 8,580 yen and Digital Deluxe at 9,980 yen. Donnie Yen is a creative consultant and plays Soul's father, Mo Yan, also one of the bosses. Director Liang Qiwei, known as Soulframe, and sound producer Bo Caisheng spoke at the event.

Oct 7

Soulframe Dev Digital Extremes Ties Story Threads Together In Warsongs

Digital Extremes is advancing Soulframe, its open-world online action RPG, through an invite-only pre-alpha called Prelude that players can also enter by buying the Founders Program. PR manager Tatum Ryan told Automaton at gamescom 2026 that community feedback drove bold design changes, and that Warsongs will directly address who the Envoy is and what lost memory must be uncovered. A PC release is planned, with a console version in the works.

Sep 21

Soulframe Closed Alpha Adds Wolf Bonding, Fishing, Dynamic Weather in Prelude 16 Update

Digital Extremes released the free Soulframe update "Prelude 16: Of Hook & Hound" on September 19, 2026 for the PC closed alpha. It adds wolf pup bonding after the "Captive She-Wolf" story, a fishing spot with six lure and six fish types, and a dynamic weather system. New gear includes the mace Reith, staff Gestalt, rapier Grimana, and armor set The Sleeve.

Jul 12

Soulframe Mount Feature Arrives Fall 2026, New Boss Fight Available Now

Digital Extremes announced at TennoCon 2026 that the fantasy RPG Soulframe will add a mount system in fall 2026. The mounts, which include giant wolves and horses, can be used in four-player squads and feature a bonding system where players can pet, feed, and play fetch with their animals. A new boss, Mendicant Rainbreaker, is available to fight as of the event. She rides a horse and wields a giant sword, driven by hatred for humanity's mistreatment of horses. The studio also revealed a new story quest, War Song, arriving in fall 2026, which explores darker themes through a new vow called Vatagar. This vow allows players to draw on corrupting powers like Wrath, Death, and Doom. The quest introduces the Empress of Eldbell, voiced by Jennifer English, and the enemy Tempest Vayol, voiced by Ben Starr. A fishing mini-game was also shown. The closed alpha test Preludes was opened to all registrants during the TennoCon weekend, granting permanent access.

Jun 6

Soulframe Gameplay Trailer Debuts at Summer Game Fest 2026

Digital Extremes released a new gameplay trailer for its fantasy action RPG Soulframe during Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer features Jennifer English, a The Game Awards and BAFTA winner, as Eldvel queen Alora. The closed alpha update Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts is expected within June. A major TennoCon presentation is planned for July 10-11.

Jun 6

Digital Extremes Releases New Soulframe Trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026

Digital Extremes showed a new trailer for the fantasy action RPG Soulframe at Summer Game Fest 2026. The footage features combat with swords, magic, and bows, plus animal riding. The game is set for PC via Steam, and a pre-alpha test called Prelude is accepting sign-ups on the official website.

Jun 1

Soulframe Update Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts Adds Trading, Mail, New Enemies in June

Digital Extremes detailed the free update "Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts" for its online action RPG Soulframe during Devstream 15. The June patch overhauls crafting and loot, adds equipment trading and in-game mail, revamps the enemy patrol system with new foes like Ord Caerum and Mendicant Rainbreaker, redesigns the totem system, and introduces three new weapons. A new trailer will debut at Summer Game Fest on June 6, and the year's biggest announcement is planned for TennoCon on July 10-11.