Published Jul 14th, 2026
Digital Extremes Announces New Soulframe Fable Quest Arriving This Fall Featuring Ben Starr as Tempest Bayor During Devstream Panel at 11th Annual TennoCon
Introducing a corrupted player progression path, fishing mini-game, horseback boss fight, and confirmation of mounts for Soulframe Preludes later this year
Digital Extremes held its latest Soulframe Devstream live from its 11th annual TennoCon community event today with announcements for the upcoming free-to-play fantasy action RPG including a sneak peek at the Warsongs Fable quest featuring Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) as an antagonist named Tempest Bayor ahead of the full TennoLive presentation, a new fishing mini-game, the Vadagar Pact showcasing a new corrupted progression path, the Mendicant Reinbreaker boss fight, and confirmation that mounts are coming to Soulframe Preludes this year.
"Our approach to storytelling in Soulframe has focused a lot on redemption, with uplifting character arcs built around salvation and not necessarily the destruction of the human body and soul," said Geoff Crookes, Creative Director for Soulframe. "Life has many paths toward redemption, though, and with the Warsongs Fable we're attempting to explore a smidge of that contrast to demonstrate the necessary balance and coexistence. Growth does not truly occur without a certain level of despair and fear. These are important storytelling mechanics that are incredibly relatable to the human experience and journey in life. These themes aren't comfortable to experience, but they're essential to our existence as temporary inhabitants of Alca. We hope our community, and players discovering Soulframe for the first time today, find a sense of connection with that."
CORRUPTED PLAYER PROGRESSION PATH & NEW FABLE, WARSONGS: Channel corruption to carve a new kind of path for redemption with a darker progression path introduced in Soulframe’s latest Fable quest, Warsongs, coming later this Fall. Wield the power of the corrupting Ichor with the new Vadagar Pact to toss exploding boomerangs, call forth ensnaring tendrils, or summon a stampede of corrosive steeds that leave behind murky pools in their wake.
AN ANTAGONIST EMERGES, TEMPEST BAYOR: Unveil the face of one of Soulframe’s main rivals to the player, Tempest Bayor, brought to life by the performance of Ben Starr. As a rare red-armed Envoy, he aligns himself with the invading Ode forces with the support of his faithful raven companion. His motivations are unknown, but the Empress of Eldveil, portrayed by Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) in her first in-game appearance, seems to know more…
NEW BOSS, MENDICANT REINBREAKER: Break a bucking rampage of the Ode forces’ latest boss encounter, the Mendicant Reinbreaker, now available in Soulframe Preludes. Defeat the mounted menace and free his indentured steed for the potential chance to befriend it in the future.
FRESH FISHING MINI-GAME: Recall forgotten childhood pastimes of lakeside fishing with Grandfather Doyen in a new fishing gathering activity woven directly into the game’s narrative while expanding the Alca’s worldbuilding.
MOUNTS COMING TO PRELUDES THIS YEAR: The wait to traverse through Alca with a full-grown wolf companion is nearing its end. Soulframe Preludes players will soon be able to test out the first highly anticipated mount system later this year.
For a comprehensive rundown on Soulframe announcements made today, visit the official event website and Soulframe news webpage, join the community on Discord, or follow Soulframe on Bluesky, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube. Players interested in Soulframe on Steam can wishlist the game today to receive development updates from Digital Extremes and follow its journey toward a wider PC launch.
