Because apparently we haven’t milked this franchise enough yet, Digital Extremes kicked off the second day of TennoCon 2026 with a slew of updates for Soulframe that will undoubtedly make the game even more engaging and possibly suck even more hours out of our lives. I mean, who doesn’t love the idea of a never-ending battle pass, right? The Vadagar pact is coming, and it’s essentially the “edgelord aspect” of the game, because what’s a game without a little bit of edginess, right? It’s like the developers took all the leftover angst from a teenager’s diary and turned it into a gameplay mechanic. Some executive somewhere got a bonus for this, I’m sure.
The Vadagar Pact: Because Corruption is the New Black
The Vadagar pact is set to launch alongside the Warsongs Fable in fall 2026, and it promises to bring a whole new level of complexity to the game. I mean, who doesn’t love a good moral dilemma, right? It’s like the developers took a page from the BioWare playbook and said, “You know what would be cool? If we made our players question their life choices.” The new skillset and Virtues that come with the pact are sure to keep players on their toes, and the fact that it’s connected to a new character, Tempest Bayor, just adds to the excitement. I’m sure the lore enthusiasts are already salivating at the prospect of digging deeper into the game’s backstory.
Fishing, But Not Really
In a move that’s sure to delight the more relaxed players out there, Soulframe is introducing a fishing mechanic that’s essentially “vegan fishing.” Because, you know, fishing without the actual fishing is still fishing, right? It’s like the developers said, “You know what would be fun? If we took all the excitement out of fishing and just made it a relaxing experience.” And honestly, who can blame them? I mean, who doesn’t love a good game of “catch-and-release” every now and then? It’s like the ultimate test of patience and skill.
MOUNTS!
And because what’s a game without mounts, right? Soulframe is introducing a mount system that lets players ride around on wolf pups and possibly even corrupted horses. I mean, who wouldn’t want to ride around on a wolf pup? It’s like the ultimate symbol of power and freedom. And the fact that you can raise the pup into a full-sized ride just adds to the excitement. Another day, another roadmap, and we’re one step closer to having a game that’s just a bunch of mounts and battle passes. Shareholders rejoice!
The Empress Has Landed
Fans of the game also got their first real look at the mysterious Empress Eldveil, who’s being played by Jennifer English. And let me tell you, she’s got some serious acting chops. I mean, who wouldn’t want to play a character with a name like Empress Eldveil? It’s like the ultimate role for any actress. And the fact that she’s connected to the game’s lore just adds to the mystery and intrigue. Nature is healing, indeed.
As for the rest of the weekend, players can sign up for the game’s alpha program and get immediate access to Soulframe Preludes. But don’t wait too long, because after midnight EST on Sunday, access will revert to invite-only or through the game’s Founders program. So, if you want to get in on the ground floor, now’s your chance. Live-service enthusiasts are preparing the candles and summoning circle, no doubt. At this point, even the loading screens have lore, so you know it’s going to be a wild ride. The PS2 memory card community is devastated, probably.
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