Digital Extremes has released its first major Soulframe update of 2026 with Preludes 13: A Triquetra of Virtues, now live in Closed Alpha following the studio’s first Devstream of the year.
The update delivers a complete rework of the game’s player stat progression system, alongside new weapons, expanded customization options, a brand-new mission type called The Organ, and a more challenging free-roaming Bromius fight variant in the overworld.
Virtue System Fully Reworked
The headline change in Preludes 13 is a full restructuring of Soulframe’s Virtue attribute system. The three core stats — Courage, Spirit, and Grace — now have more tangible impact on gameplay and build identity.
- Virtues now evolve naturally with each level up, replacing manual point allocation.
- Players can equip a Virtue Prism to dynamically shift stat concentration in real time.
- Armour now features Virtue attunement scaling, tying specific gear to distinct play styles.
- The new system makes it easier to create defined archetypes such as heavy melee warriors, glass-cannon casters, or stealth-focused assassins.
The overhaul aims to make character progression more intuitive while expanding build diversity across the Envoy roster.
Expanded Customisation and New Weapons
Preludes 13 also introduces deeper character customisation options. Players can visit the rat witch Ancestor, Verminia, within the Nightfold to access new appearance features beyond armour dyes.
- 10 new face shapes
- Nearly two dozen additional hairstyles
- Expanded hair recolour options
Three new weapons are also available to forge:
- Clivers – Starting dual swords
- Basker’s Wrest – Wrist casters
- Seathorn – Staff caster
New Mission Type: The Organ – Medis Gyon
A new mission type called The Organ introduces large-scale environmental objectives. Players must locate massive polluter towers across Midrath, where they devour brachial trees from raging furnaces and poison the air in service of the Ode.
Overseeing this operation is Medis Gyon, the plague doctor of the stars, who commands from a drifting Collector sickbed above. Destroying The Organ structures allows the world of Alca to breathe once more.
New Boss Variant and Quality-of-Life Improvements
The update also enhances endgame challenge with a tougher Bromius Omen Beast encounter. After completing the Fable of the Waste Bear, players can encounter a new Agari boss, the Vadagar Bear, stalking the overworld under moonlit skies for additional rewards.
Other improvements include:
- The ability to replay the Fable of the Waste Bear
- New Boards on World Trees allowing multiple Tales (side quests) to be accepted at once
- A complete overhaul of combat audio for improved weapon sound consistency
Speaking on the update, Sarah Asselin, Senior Community Manager at Digital Extremes, said the team is aiming to take bolder creative risks in 2026, building toward a more expressive and immersive Soulframe experience.
Players interested in joining the Soulframe Preludes Closed Alpha can sign up via the official website.
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