Soulframe is a free-to-play third-person action RPG developed by Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe. It is set on the isle of Midrath and focuses on melee combat, exploration, and co-op play.

Preludes is Digital Extremes' name for Soulframe's current pre-alpha phase. It's an early, evolving version of the game that players can experience as it's built openly alongside the community.

Preludes 14.5

Bita's Eve

Q: What are Sieges in Soulframe?

Sieges are structured PvE events at fixed fortresses on a roughly 3-hour loop. Accept at a World Tree Votive Shrine, defeat the castellan, then burn the Ode Skylantern — rewards drop after the lantern burns, not from boss kills alone.

Q: Which siege drops Espadarte fragments?

Siege of Mirifuir rewards Espadarte and Silistavf fragments. Siege of Fort Kearnhold rewards Dewelion fragments (burn the Skylantern after Castellan Malrog). Fort Curlail rewards runes and materials such as Corrupt Onyx and Crypt Keys — Avakot wiki does not list weapon fragments for Curlail.

Q: When do seasonal events like Festival of the Circade run?

Seasonal events such as Festival of the Circade return on a patch cycle inside the Crypt of the Circade. Check the event page for the current window and link to The Circade boss for Gossamer Quartz and exclusive armour.

Q: What is Hark, the Collector?

A world event on a ~6-hour loop. Pick it up at a World Tree Votive Shrine or find it in the overworld, clear Sinecure waves, then defeat the Nimrod or use a Thunderstone in the animal cage. See the Hark, the Collector event page for representative drops.

Q: How do Bita's Eve and Thawtide work?

Bita's Eve is the Halloween-style window for Wintersquash Seeds (smash squash props, defeat Tattie-bogles). Thawtide is the Dendrit Longnight festival at Tuvalkane with Thawtide's Plenty shop stock and Seeder crafting. Both are patch-timed — confirm dates in-game.

Q: What are Votive Mini-Quests on the Events page?

Short one-time mini-quests — eight on the Events index matching Avakot's Mini-Quest list: A Birdie Flown, Burning Sage, Deadwood, Laid to Rest, Lightning in a Vial, Mistress of the Thread, Runner of the Rose, and The Fungal Lord. Only some start at World Tree Votives; others begin from notes in villages or the College. None are repeatable 3-hour sieges.

Q: Is Soulframe free to play?

Yes, the final version will be free to play. During Preludes, access is available via weekly invite emails or by purchasing a Founders Pack.

Q: How do I join Preludes?

Sign up on the official website at soulframe.com. Digital Extremes sends out 2,000 invite emails per week. You can also gain instant access by purchasing a Founders Pack.

Dendrit Halloween window (Ocfomar). Smash Wintersquash props and defeat Tattie-bogles (scarecrows) for Wintersquash Seeds and festive loot.

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Limited Halloween farm for Wintersquash Seeds — not available year-round.

How to Participate · Bita's Eve (4 key steps)

Route A · Start

Active during the Bita's Eve seasonal window — explore Midrath for Wintersquash objects and Tattie-bogles

Route B · Walkthrough

Steps

Find and smash Wintersquash containers while the event is live
Defeat Tattie-bogle scarecrows for additional seeds and loot
Spend seeds at Tuvalkane or stock for crafting before the window ends

Smash squash objects for 4–8 seeds per hit (in-game)
Tattie-bogles are the scarecrow targets during the event window

Farm seeds only while Bita's Eve is active; see wintersquash-seed item page off-season.

Rewards

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Exact calendar dates shift by patch — confirm in-game when the event is active

Seasonal Events comparison

Compare events in the same category — schedule, cooldown, and weapon rewards.

Event	Schedule	Weapon rewards	Limited
Bita's EveThis page	Seasonal — typically around Halloween / Ocfomar harvest (patch-timed window)	—	Yes
Festival of the Circade	Recurring seasonal event (introduced Preludes 10)	—	Yes
Thawtide	Seasonal — Thawtide / Longnight window at Tuvalkane (patch-timed)	2	Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sieges in Soulframe?

Which siege drops Espadarte fragments?

When do seasonal events like Festival of the Circade run?

What is Hark, the Collector?

How do Bita's Eve and Thawtide work?

What are Votive Mini-Quests on the Events page?

What is Soulframe?

What is Preludes?

Is Soulframe free to play?

How do I join Preludes?

Is Soulframe only on PC?

When will Soulframe officially release?

Will progress be reset?

Can I stream or share gameplay?

Is Soulframe related to Warframe?

Where can I give feedback or report bugs?

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