Soulframe’s Preludes 16 Update Adds Cub Bonding, Fishing, and Dynamic Weather in September

Digital Extremes showed off Soulframe’s next early build update during Warframe Devstream 197, with Preludes 16: Of Hook & Hound planned as a free update for mid-September.

The update’s biggest addition is cub bonding, which starts building toward Soulframe’s eventual mount system. Players will be able to spend time with their wolf cub around the Isle, and its temperament will shift based on what they do. A cub that tags along during treasure hunts may become better at sniffing out loot, while one kept close during fights could grow into more of a guard dog.

Fishing is also coming to Midrath’s waters, and it ties into the cub system. After catching a fish, players can either release it or bring it back to the Nightfold to make snacks for their cub. Digital Extremes also mentioned different fish and lures, though the fuller breakdown is being saved for the patch notes.

Preludes 16 will add dynamic weather to Alca as well. Storms won’t just be visual, either. Lightning storms can strengthen Voltaic energy, while rain can cause extra flowery growth in the world.

On the gear side, Tuvalkane will be able to customize Tempers, letting players adjust weapons more directly. Weapons can be dismantled to recover Tempers, and eligible Legendary weapons can be retuned through Tuvalkane.

Combat is getting some feel changes too. Attack magnetism is being reduced, so melee swings won’t pull players toward enemies as strongly, and parry timing and inputs are being adjusted for cleaner deflects. The update will also bring a two-handed mace, caster staff, sidearm rapier, and a witch cosmetic.

Further reading: Official Soulframe Preludes 16 news