Soulframe, the New MMORPG from the Developers of Warframe, Unveils 'Prelude 14: Duello'

Apr 19, 2026

Digital Extremes has released 'Prelude 14: Duello,' the latest update for the closed alpha of its free-to-play PC title, Soulframe.

Soulframe is a free-to-play open-world fantasy adventure game currently in development by Digital Extremes. Created by the team behind Warframe, the game centers on themes of nature and restoration, offering a journey of personal exploration and discovery. Players traverse an ancient, shattered land, inheriting the courage, spirit, and grace of their ancestors to heal the world and reclaim the land from the rule of Ode.

Soulframe was first unveiled at TennoCon, the annual Warframe event, in 2022, and it drew significant attention from gamers after a new trailer was released at last year's event.

This latest Prelude update centers on a new fable, 'The Wreck of the Mestra Karmo.' It introduces the Duello Pact, which brings pirate-themed combat abilities, a new one-handed sword type (the rapier), new exploration zones, additional siege encounters, various new enemies, and a range of quality-of-life improvements.

"The major updates to the Soulframe Prelude demonstrate the bold creative risks we are taking this year as development accelerates," said Sarah Asselin, Senior Community Manager at Digital Extremes. "While our first update of 2026 focused on growth structures and the feel of the game, 'Prelude 14: Duello' marks the start of a new narrative that expands the world into uncharted waters. We are building a diverse foundation for the future of Soulframe, and players who look closely may be able to guess where we are headed. We look forward to sharing more at this year's TennoCon."

Players interested in participating can register on the official website, with new participants selected at random each week. Alternatively, those who join as Founders gain immediate access to the Soulframe Prelude. By adding Soulframe to their wishlist on Steam, players can receive development updates from Digital Extremes and join the journey toward the game's official PC launch.

More information is available on the news page of the official Soulframe website.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]