Soulframe
Digital Extremes · Digital Extremes
Digital Extremes' pastoral-fantasy sibling to Warframe — a free-to-play, melee-and-magic Soulslike MMO-lite with co-op for up to four, still in its now-open 'Preludes' pre-alpha.
Worth playing in 2026?
No verdict — not out yetSoulframe isn't released (TBA — in "Preludes" pre-alpha), and hype is not a verdict. When it launches, the score and monetization data will speak for themselves — track it on the release calendar until then.
Worth it if
- ✓ Warframe fans wanting a fantasy, melee-first counterpart
- ✓ Soulslike players who want a gentler, co-op-friendly pace
- ✓ Fair-F2P believers who trust Digital Extremes' track record
Skip it if
- ✗ you need something to play tonight
Composed from this page's data — score, update cadence, monetization — not from a reviewer's mood. Same inputs as the tier list.
What it costs to start
Free to start- · Free to download and play — no purchase required
Prices and bundles change — verify on the official site ↗.
Business model
Combat
World design
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Housing
Update cadence
Profile facts verified 2026-07-21 · monetization verified 2026-07-21
Development
Review scores
Population activity
Sourced, dated observations — never an estimate. Different sources measure different things and are never combined.
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Related context (not a player count)
Data as of 2026-07-26.
Live data refreshed 2026-07-26 · refreshes daily
Gameplay profile
Editorial scales · verified 2026-07-21
Pros & cons
- ✓ Digital Extremes' player-respected fair F2P pedigree (Warframe) behind it
- ✓ Deliberate melee-and-magic Soulslike combat with swappable loadouts and Pact classes
- ✓ Playable now — 'Preludes' access opened permanently to anyone who registered
- ✗ Still pre-alpha; no official launch date and content is limited
- ✗ PC-only for now — PS5 and Xbox come after alpha
- ✗ A smaller, slower-paced world that won't scratch a big-MMO itch yet
Best for
- Warframe fans wanting a fantasy, melee-first counterpart
- Soulslike players who want a gentler, co-op-friendly pace
- Fair-F2P believers who trust Digital Extremes' track record
Notes & links
Announced at TennoCon 2022; playable in the 'Preludes' pre-alpha (PC only). At TennoCon 2026 access opened permanently to everyone registered by July 13, 2026. The latest update, Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts (June 10, 2026), reworked crafting and loot. Official launch and PS5/Xbox versions remain TBA — the 2026 releaseYear is a placeholder for an unreleased game.
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Release tracker
Full Launch
Digital Extremes' fantasy MMO-lite is playable now in an open 'Preludes' pre-alpha (PC only); the studio has committed to no launch date, with PS5 and Xbox versions planned after alpha.
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Frequently asked questions
▸When does Soulframe release?
Soulframe has no committed date yet — the full launch is TBA. Planned platforms: PC. MMOlist tracks this date with sources and any delays on the release calendar.
▸How do I get into the Soulframe release?
Access is via free signup/registration — selection may apply. Timing: TBA (not yet confirmed).
▸Will Soulframe be free to play?
Yes — Soulframe is planned as a free-to-play title.
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