Digital Extremes has released the 13th closed beta update for Soulframe today, titled 'Prelude 13: Trinity of Virtues'. Arriving hot on the heels of the first 2026 Devstream, this update overhauls the player progression system while packing in a wealth of fresh content and quality-of-life tweaks.

The heart of this update is a total reimagining of the Virtue system. The old attribute setup has been traded for a more intuitive approach, focusing on three core player stats: Courage, Spirit, and Grace. Instead of manually juggling points, your Envoy's three Virtues now scale automatically as you level up. If you want to lean into a specific path, simply equip a tuned Virtue Prism to adjust your point distribution on the fly. This 'Virtue Tuning' scaling ties your gear directly to your playstyle, making it a breeze to build your favorite fantasy archetypes—whether you fancy yourself a tanky melee warrior, a glass-cannon mage, or a stealthy assassin.

Naturally, there are some fresh aesthetic options and three new weapons to toy with. Swing by the Night's Veil to meet Verminia, the Rat Witch ancestor, who offers customization that goes well beyond simple armor tints. You can now tweak your Envoy’s look with 10 new face shapes and roughly 24 hairstyles, allowing for complete control over your character's appearance. For those looking to do some damage, you’ve got the Cleavers dual blades, the Vaskus Wrest wrist-caster, and the Sison staff-caster added to your crafting repertoire.

We also have a new mission type, 'Omen: Medis Gion'. You’ll step into the shoes of a nomadic doctor, infiltrating a collection ship to thwart the watchful eyes of Medis Gion. Your task? Track down and breach the Dendria Towers scattered across Midras, crack open the coils protecting the Omen arteries, and purge the corruption to bring fresh air to the Alka wildlife—all while snagging some valuable Ode materials in the process.

For those seeking a challenge, finishing the 'Ravaged Bear' fable unlocks the boss fight against the Badagar Bear, which can be triggered under the moonlight in specific areas. It’s a proper challenge, and the rewards for besting the beast are well worth the effort. Plus, the 'Ravaged Bear' fable is now replayable, so you can dive back into the chapter of Bromius's salvation whenever the mood strikes.

On the quality-of-life front, the World Tree now features a bulletin board, allowing you to pick up multiple fables at once and making side-questing far less of a chore. The audio team has also been busy; combat sound effects for both player and enemy weapons have been given a complete pass to ensure they sound consistent and balanced, regardless of the weapon type.

Sara Asselin, Senior Community Manager at Digital Extremes, noted, 'Prelude 13: Trinity of Virtues is our first major Soulframe update of 2026. With the Virtue system rework, movement and combat improvements, and the arrival of the Omens, we are showing our commitment to bolder creative risks this year. We are pushing for a more expressive and immersive experience, and this update is a vital step on that journey.'

If you are keen to jump into the free PC closed beta, you can sign up on the official website, where players are randomly selected each week. Alternatively, becoming a Founder grants you instant access to the Soulframe prelude. You can also wishlist the game on Steam to keep up with the latest development updates as the team marches toward the full PC launch.