Developer Digital Extremes shared some new features about Soulframe, which is an upcoming fantasy MMO set for an early access release later this year.
The new information talks about customization features, new magical abilities, combat, and many more. Digital Extremes revealed new information about the upcoming game during TennoCon 2024 and gave players a closer look at what to expect from the MMO.
Soulframe Reveals New Features
The fantasy MMO is set for a release later this year and will take a different step from Warframe's fast-paced action. It promises to feature a slower combat style that is focused on dodging, parrying, and a variety of combat mechanics and spells.
Soulframe will also take players into a fantasy world that is influenced by themes of nature, restoration, and exploration. You will have to assume the role of an Envoy in a world that is disrupted by the corrupt group known as the Ode, according to GameRant.
The upcoming fantasy MMO is said to feature procedural dungeons, environmental interactions, and different abilities for players to master. For now, the game is in an invite-only closed alpha called Soulframe Preludes.
The developer also introduced Warsongs Prologue, which is the first narrative thread of Soulframe that offers a look into the game's world, characters, and creatures. In previous reveals, the developer disclosed that players will take on the role of "envoys" in the game.
But now, the prologue has set the stage for the game's story where players will have to help heal the Ode curse. They will also need to restore the forgotten culture and memories to the beings of Alca.
The gameplay trailer that was shared also showed how the physical attributes you choose for a mother will impact how your own character will look. It also showed footage of the character engaging in a little hand-to-hand combat, said Eurogamer.
Potential Soulframe Release Window
In Soulframe, the player character's mother is a Night Maiden, whose role is described as a ward of different counties in the part of the world where the game is set. Digital Extremes also said that ancestry is a big theme in the fantasy MMO.
Players will be tasked with gathering various Ancestors in the Nightfold, which is a sort of parallel dimension, to make use of their skills. During the presentation, the developer also introduced Verminia, the Rat Witch.
She is capable of enhancing the customization of cosmetics while also assisting in crafting potions, elixirs, and other tinctures.
The studio also confirmed that players will be able to go back to the Nightfold anywhere as long as there is no enemy nearby, according to WCCFTech.
