Digital Extremes has announced details of the next alpha update for third-person action game Soulframe. A patch called Preludes 16: Of Hook & Hound will be released in mid-September and will add some new mechanics to the game.
One of the major innovations was fishing. Players will have access to multiple types of fishing bait, with the ability to catch, release or retain different types of fish, and receive various rewards for doing so.
After completing the “Captive Wolf” story, players will be able to start raising wolf pups of their choice. While exploring the world and doing other activities, the animals will grow attached to the hero. Over time, the wolf pups will grow up and begin to help in battles. He will also become a full-fledged mount later on, although this feature is planned for a later development phase.
Preludes 16 will bring new gear. The list of new items will include a two-handed mace, a spell staff, a rapier as a secondary weapon, and a witch-shaped cosmetic.
The world of Soulframe will become even more unstable thanks to a new dynamic weather system. Weather conditions change during exploration, adding additional visual effects and changing the atmosphere of the world around you.
The developers will also redesign the Temper mechanism. With the update, players will have more options to customize their loadouts. Weapons can be disassembled to return spent tempers, and these resources can then be used to reconfigure a suitable legendary weapon with the help of Tuval Cain.
