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

Hark, the Collector

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.

Intercept Inquisitor Mada's descending Collector ship. Clear Sinecure waves, defeat the Nimrod lieutenant, or detonate a Thunderstone in the animal cage to crash the vessel — large mixed loot pool on a 6-hour timer.

World EventHigh value

High-value world event on a ~6-hour loop — broad loot pool for fragments, mats, and currency between sieges.

How to Participate · Hark, the Collector (5 key steps)

Route A · Start

Accept from a Votives Shrine at any World Tree, or approach the active Collector descent in Midrath

Route B · Walkthrough

Steps

Travel to the randomized spawn (map marker after pickup)
Defeat waves of Sinecure protecting the descent
Fight the Nimrod lieutenant OR place a Thunderstone in the nearby animal cage to destroy the ship
Collect rewards when the Collector retreats or crashes

Spawn location rotates — check your map marker after pickup
Thunderstone in the cage skips the Nimrod fight but still grants loot
Collector Crate drops tie to this operation in the item catalog

Rotate with 3-hour sieges; verify exact weapon rolls in-game — catalog lists verified item slugs only.

Rewards

Full weapon and armour tables on Avakot are larger than the representative slugs listed here
Also appears in-game as Operation: Hark, the Collector on many drop sources

World Events comparison

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

Event	Schedule	Weapon rewards	Limited
Hark, the CollectorThis page	Repeatable; ~6 hours between completions (Avakot). Pick up at World Trees or encounter in the overworld	—	—
Dungeon Deeds	Repeatable; speak to Avakot at Dermak Undercity entrance	—	—
The Organ	Triggered via Votives Shrine at World Trees; 3 locations in Midrath	2	—

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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