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 15

Thawtide

Q: What are Sieges in Soulframe?

Sieges are structured PvE events in occupied forts on a ~3-hour cycle. In Preludes 15: **Mirifuir** (Espadarte, Silistavf), **Fort Kearnhold** (Dewelion), **Fort Curlail** (runes and mats), plus **Turret Jotar** siege. Burn the Ode Skylantern to claim rewards.

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 Longnight festival tied to the Cardinal flock. Tuvalkane runs Thawtide's Plenty with Seeder crafting, Queen's Folly, and tradition weapons such as Maestro and Rostrum.

SeasonalLimitedMedium

Seasonal merchant and crafting window at Tuvalkane — plan Queen's Folly and Seeder mats during Thawtide's Plenty.

How to Participate · Thawtide (4 key steps)

Route A · Start

Visit Tuvalkane during the Thawtide seasonal window when Thawtide's Plenty inventory is active

Route B · Walkthrough

Steps

Confirm the event flag in-game (shop dialogue / seasonal props)
Purchase Queen's Folly and event bundles from Tuvalkane
Craft Seeder and other Thawtide recipes at the forge while mats last

Check Tuvalkane shop for Thawtide's Plenty bundles when the event is live
Seeder requires Queen's Folly and metals — plan mats before the window closes

Not a siege-style loop — value is in limited shop stock and recipes.

Rewards

MaestroWeapon
RostrumWeapon
SeederItem
Queen's FollyItem

Maestro and Rostrum are Thawtide-tradition weapons — seasonal shop/craft, not siege fragment drops (Avakot)

Seasonal Events comparison

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

Event	Schedule	Weapon rewards	Limited
ThawtideThis page	Seasonal — Thawtide / Longnight window at Tuvalkane (patch-timed)	2	Yes
Bita's Eve	Seasonal — typically around Halloween / Ocfomar harvest (patch-timed window)	—	Yes
Festival of the Circade	Persistent in Crypt of the Circade (introduced Preludes 10); requires Crypt Keys for repeat entries	—	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?

What are Soulframe PC system requirements?

Does Soulframe support multiplayer?

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?

Next steps

← Back to all events