Campfire Studio took to the PC Gaming Show on the 5th to announce that the 1.0 official version of 'Soulmask' and its massive ancient Egyptian expansion, 'Shifting Sands', will launch simultaneously next spring.

Since its debut in May 2024, Soulmask has been a survival sandbox title that shot to the top of the global Steam charts. Having swept through major markets including China, the US, Germany, Japan, and France, it has surpassed 700,000 units sold and maintains a 'Very Positive' rating from its player base.

The newly revealed footage highlights a mask system based on ancient Egyptian mythology, three-dimensional exploration in anti-gravity zones, and modular airships that serve as mobile bases. Players can don masks themed after Horus, Anubis, and Amun-Ra to wield unique abilities, fundamentally changing how one survives across the scorching desert sands and the skies above.

The setting for the 'Shifting Sands' DLC is a world reimagined from the Nile River civilizations. It introduces a new mask system inspired by Egyptian deities alongside the intriguing concept of 'airship survival'.

The developers noted, "We wanted masks to evolve further in Shifting Sands," adding that, "in this expansion, masks are reborn from mere vessels of souls into tools that channel divine authority."

Players will transform into 'avatars' by donning masks themed after gods such as Horus, Anubis, Amun-Ra, and Sobek, gaining access to divine powers. Each mask brings unique tactical advantages to combat, exploration, and survival, such as free flight, enemy debuffs, regeneration, and fire attacks. Furthermore, the existing boat system has evolved into modular, anti-gravity airships. You can design and customise everything from small wooden crafts to the medium-sized 'Hawk-class' airship, using these as mobile bases to transport your entire tribe across the desert.

Soulmask has built its long-term appeal on these innovative systems. Players use the 'Will of the Tribe' to capture and train NPCs, manage their clans, and expand their territory. With a unique attachment system allowing for body swapping and borrowed abilities, over 300 talent combinations, and varied terrain, the game offers depth. The developers' consistent post-launch updates—refining performance, AI, and gameplay nuances—have certainly played a role in maintaining high retention and positive sentiment.

The upcoming 1.0 official version introduces three new game modes, a complete overhaul of tribal AI, and fresh additions to both the mask system and management gameplay.

The Soulmask 1.0 official version and the expansive Egyptian DLC 'Shifting Sands' are slated for a simultaneous release in spring 2026. In the meantime, you can grab a 30% discount on Steam until the 5th.