Whether you’re a fan of Warframe’s brand of sci-fi RPG ninja looting or you’re locked in on Elden Ring Nightreign’s hard-core dark fantasy raids, developer Digital Extremes’ next game might be right up your alley.
Soulframe is an upcoming dark fantasy MMO experience where players, controlling powerful characters known as Envoys, burn the evil out of the land of Midrath. Whereas Warframe is a sci-fi adventure, Soulframe explores human connections with nature through a world of living fables.
The game’s combat centers on third-person hack-and-slash action, as well as magic and ranged weaponry. The classic Digital Extremes attention to detail was put into the arsenal of weapons, which will grow and expand alongside the game.
During the weekend of July 19, as TennoCon 2025 roars to life, all prospective Soulframe players will be allowed to start testing the game as the alpha opens up. Here’s how to try it out.
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Slay fearsome foes and discover unexpected allies in Soulframe Preludes.
What is Soulframe Preludes?
Soulframe is the biggest game developed by Digital Extremes since the release of Warframe in 2013. Despite the similar naming conventions, Soulframe isn’t a prequel to Warframe. The two games take place in entirely separate worlds and spin out unrelated narratives. This is a brand-new game with different gameplay mechanics that’s perfect for players looking to jump into something different.
Soulframe Preludes is the closed alpha version of the game, meaning a lot could change between now and the actual release. The latest update, Soulframe Preludes 10, went live May 27.
The current iteration of the game lets players battle corrupted foes like the Will-o-wings and Mendicant King, wield fearsome weapons and sidearms and even ally with factions to befriend their very own (fearsome) wolf pup.
Soulframe Preludes is a way for development to continue while gathering community suggestions from previewing players, and getting a key to the closed alpha qualifies you to join a special Discord server (and will unlock for you the Alca’s Eye item in-game upon the full release, as appreciation for your feedback).
How to get into the Soulframe Preludes alpha during TennoCon 2025
Soulframe Preludes is currently available only to PC gamers because this is a limited alpha launch intended for community-centric testing and development.
Anyone who creates a Soulframe account during TennoCon 2025 will be able to access Soulframe Preludes 10 for the length of the game’s pre-alpha. You have until July 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET to guarantee yourself access to Soulframe Preludes. Here’s a step-by-step guide to start your Soulframe journey:
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Go to Soulframe’s online home page.
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Click the “join us” button.
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Fill out an email address, password and envoy name (this will become your Soulframe in-game name, so choose wisely).
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Accept the privacy policy and participation agreement.
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Click “join us” and check your email for a verification link.
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Optionally, you can navigate to your account’s personal information and link a Twitch account to earn Soulframe Twitch drops for the game’s full release.
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Download the Soulframe Preludes build from the website’s home page.
Soulframe’s mix of grounded combat and Warframe-like RPG systems will be on display during the open alpha test this weekend.
Can I play Soulframe Preludes after TennoCon?
If you sign up for Soulframe right now, you’ll still be able to play Soulframe Preludes after TennoCon 2025 is over. Players who claim their access this weekend will be able to explore all the content and adventures that Soulframe currently offers, and can continue to access Soulframe Preludes until the game’s full launch.
Everyone who wants to play Soulframe Preludes is guaranteed access until July 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. After this time, you’ll once more have to wait to unlock access to the game’s alpha. The good news is that it’s simple and straightforward to enter yourself into the pool to get access to the game. You simply need to make a Soulframe account and verify your email in order to have a chance to get an alpha key.
Once you’ve verified your email address, there’s nothing else you can do but wait for a Soulframe Preludes key. These are released in weekly waves and include keys for friends as well, so if you’re lucky enough to have co-op buddies, they might be able to usher you into the alpha more quickly.
Correction: A previous version of this article claimed that access to Soulframe Preludes would disappear for TennoCon 2025 players after the weekend of July 19. Any player who signs up during the TennoCon 2025 timeframe will retain their access to the pre-alpha version of the game until Soulframe’s full launch.
