Digital Extremes' upcoming fantasy MMO Soulframe is the cover story for Game Informer Issue 377, the outlet has announced. It's a major spotlight moment for a game that has been quietly building anticipation since its reveal, and the coverage comes with a genuinely compelling bonus for subscribers.
In what Game Informer describes as a first for the publication, every subscriber will receive a code granting access to Soulframe Preludes - the game's early access program designed to let players jump in ahead of the 1.0 launch and actively contribute to shaping its development. That's a meaningful perk, not just a marketing add-on.
Soulframe comes from Digital Extremes, the studio behind the long-running and well-regarded Warframe. The game takes a sharp tonal departure from its sci-fi predecessor, leaning into high fantasy with a world called Alca. Where Warframe built its reputation on fast, kinetic, loot-driven gameplay over more than a decade of live service, Soulframe appears to be targeting something more grounded and atmospheric.
Game Informer senior video editor Alex Van Aken and a colleague traveled to Digital Extremes for the feature, suggesting this is a substantial, hands-on cover package rather than a lightweight preview. Dedicated coverage like this typically signals that a game is close enough to a meaningful milestone - in this case, presumably a broader rollout of Preludes or a firmer 1.0 window - to warrant serious editorial investment.
For players who have been watching Soulframe from a distance, the Preludes program is worth paying attention to. Early access builds like this can be rough around the edges, but Digital Extremes has a track record of genuinely listening to community feedback through Warframe's long development cycle. If they bring that same philosophy to Soulframe, getting in early could actually matter.
The full cover story is available via Game Informer's website and in Issue 377 for subscribers.
