- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #20: Bug fixed - 17 September 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows: Fixed an issue where Barbarian invaders and monster drops could fall undergroundFixed an issue where the Desert Overlord could sometimes not use basic attacks after breaking free from crowd controlFixed an issue where Life Sense could not scan special oresFixed an issue where zipline supports could not be repairedFixed an issue where ship engines were counted toward the portal limitOptimized placement requirements for pillarsOptimized lighting parameters for wall torches and wall-mounted oil lampsFixed an issue where the Central Core caused abnormal combat behavior when an invalid AI level was setFixed an issue where…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #19: Tribesmen Quick Deploy - 10 September 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows: 【New Features】Added Quick Deploy. Store selected tribesmen as data within the mask, edit their equipment, weapon preferences, and combat tactics, then to switch the selected tribesman between physical and data forms.【Optimizations】Reduced the levels of summons from the Central Core at low AI levels.Optimized death package drop locations during battles with the Central Core.Optimized Central Core sound effects.Optimized camera issues during Central Core battles.Sand Bandit event squads in the Red Dunes now have a chance to drop the Hymn of Radiance Module.Sand Bandit event squads in the Blackstone Cliffs dungeon previ…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #18: Bug fixed - 4 September 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows:Added per-player and per-Tribe limits for Collection Yards, Logging Yards, and Excavation Pits, along with configurable settings for single-player games and private servers (default: maximum of 20 for each type; set to 0 for no limit).Fixed server lag caused by hibernation calculations for Collection Yards, Logging Yards, and Excavation Pits.Fixed an issue where the Tribesman list could not be scrolled on the Mysterious Stone Table registration screen.Fixed an issue where the material selection control overlapped with the Hosting button on the Power Ropeway Supply screen.Fixed an issue where the Pre-built Construction…
- Soulmask Joins the PvE Survival Crafting Fest at All-Time-Low Prices! - 31 August 2026
Hey, Chieftains!This is Soulmask — I'm Maggie, your Community Manager! We're thrilled to be part of the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest!On top of that, our latest major update "Beyond Gravity" is now live! To celebrate, Soulmask is offering brand-new all-time-low discounts — 35% off the base game and 20% off the DLC. Oh, and the Soulmask Deluxe Bundle (base game + DLC + OST) will receive an additional 10% bundle discount on top!Soulmask is a survival game built around automated tribe management, tribesman training, and combat exploration. Whether you prefer building a sprawling clan on your own or teaming up with friends to tackle all kinds of dungeons, Soulmask delivers a truly unique experience.If this is your first time stepping into Soulmask, we've prepared a brand-new Demo based on the 1.0 version: explore our classic Rainforest map, experience the full early-game loop — from recr…
- Soulmask's "Beyond Gravity"major update is now live! - 31 August 2026
Greetings, Chieftains!Soulmask's major "Beyond Gravity" update is now live!To celebrate the completion of the Shifting Sands world, we've also prepared brand-new all-time-low discounts From August 31st to September 13th:New all-time low for the base game: -35%New all-time low for the DLC: -20%The Soulmask Deluxe Bundle (base game + DLC + OST) will receive an additional -10% discount on top!And if this is your first time stepping into Soulmask, you're welcome to try our newly launched Demo, where you can freely experience the game's core gameplay in the beginner rainforest area. Please note: after purchasing the full version, you can carry over your Demo save in full and continue your adventure!Now, let's take another look at everything included in "Beyond Gravity"! You can find the detailed update notes here.New Area: Venture into the Burning HighlandsBeyond the golden sea of sand lies…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #17: Beyond Gravity Major Update - 31 August 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows:【New Contents】Added a new area to Shifting Sands: the Burning Highlands.Added an Ancient Dungeon in the Burning Highlands.Added Holy Ruins in the Burning Highlands.Added Floating Island Ruins.Added Pyramid Ruins in the Burning Highlands.Added Floating Foundation (no power required). Cannot be used in War Mode.Added the Mist Collector.Added a Ruins Dungeon to the Pyramid Ruins in the Burning Highlands.Added a Ruins Dungeon to the Pyramid Ruins in Star Plain.Added the Ruler of the Barren Sands Mask to the drop pool for the Star Plain Pyramid.Added the Shadow Hunter Mask to the drop pool for the Burning Highlands Pyramid…
- Dev Log: "Beyond Gravity" — The Final Chapter of Shifting Sands - 28 August 2026
Chieftains, the wait is over!It's your ever-loyal Maggie! "Beyond Gravity," the major update for the Soulmask: Shifting Sands DLC, officially launches on August 31!Alongside this update, the Soulmask base game will be 35% off and the DLC will be 20% off, both at their historic low prices, while the \ bundle will receive an additional 10% discount for even greater savings!I know that ever since the Shifting Sands DLC launched, "completeness" has been an unavoidable topic. So this time, we want to give Shifting Sands an endgame that feels both complete and substantial. This long journey across the "Shifting Sands" deserves an ending worthy of the adventure.We're also honored to be taking part in Steam's PvE Survival Crafting Fest on September 1. Enjoy exploring unknown ruins with friends? you'll also be able to build a Floating Island of your very own together.And if your friends aren't f…
- Soulmask August Overhaul Report: What's Next? - 23 August 2026
Hey, Chieftains! Before we knew it, we're already well past the halfway point of our 90-Day Overhaul Plan.If you've been keeping up with Soulmask lately, you've probably noticed that something is stirring once again deep within the Shifting Sands. A new region, new Masks, and the secrets still waiting to be uncovered behind that world floating in the sky... Honestly, Maggie has been holding back for a long time just to keep herself from spilling everything right at the start.But before we venture farther, we'd like to pause and look back at the ground we've already covered. Over the past two months, we haven't just been adding more content to the world. We've also been working to remove, one by one, the everyday frustrations Chieftains encounter on their journeys.What Have We Addressed Over the Past Two Months?Long story short, throughout June and July, we focused on several issues that…
- PTB Major Update #1 — New Region, New Masks - 18 August 2026
Hey, Chieftains!We've just pushed an update to our Public Test Branch (PTB). This is an early drop of content from our upcoming major update, "Beyond Gravity" — including a new region from the Shifting Sands DLC, a new boss, and new Masks. Get in there and be the first to experience it all!To access the PTB, right-click Soulmask in your Steam Library, go to \ → \, and select "Public test" from the dropdown.And as you'd expect — this is not the final build. That means you might still run into some… interesting experiences, like clipping through the world into a mysterious bottomless void. But we'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop your feedback in our Discord — share any and all thoughts you have about this update. This matters to us. A lot.Here's the full changelog for this update:New ContentAdded a Mastery learning feature to the Training Ground.Added a power-free variant of the Floatin…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #17: Building Snap Fix & Building Component Dismantling - 28 July 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows:【Gameplay Adjustments】 Building items placed into the Uncrafting Table will now return 100% of their materials when dismantled. Bee Pupae can now be placed into Feed Troughs. Crew members bound to a ship will now only look for seats on that ship when resting. Barbarian invasions will no longer include enemies that operate Crossbow Towers. 【Feature Optimizations】 The Conversion Furnace now supports converting Herbs, Cinder, Gypsum, and Mineral Oil. 【Bug Fixes】 Fixed an issue where pitched roofs could not be built under certain conditions. Fixed an issue where ships could take damage from the Glorious Hymn Mask’s Searin…
- Soulmask Midsummer Deal: Plus a Preview of Major Update - 25 July 2026
Hey, Chieftains!Summer's hitting peak heat right now, and we're guessing more than a few of you would rather stay in a cool room gaming than brave the outdoors. So we figured we'd give you a fresh excuse to spend some quality time with friends!From July 25th to August 1st, the Soulmask base game will be 20% off, and the Shifting Sands DLC will be 10% off — our lowest prices in recent memory! There's nothing quite like pulling your friends into building a camp from scratch together in the heat of summer — if you know someone who's been on the fence, this might be the right moment.Alright, pricing talk done. Let's get to the more interesting stuff — like what exactly we've been cooking in the Public Test Branch (PTB).PTB Status: Come Try Primordial Red CrystalsIf you haven't been following PTB developments, here's a quick sync.The Red Crystal system — this is something we didn't get to co…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #16: New Building Mode & HUD Improvements - 23 July 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update. Servers will be taken offline for maintenance on August 31st at 06:30 UTC, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows:【Gameplay Adjustments】Siege Ballistas, Rockbreaker Turrets, and Ship Cannons operated by tribesmen will now prioritize enemy turrets operated by players.Added a 1-second use cooldown to Grapes and Pineapples.Adjusted the item category of Phase Anchor to Tools.Flax Seeds can now be used to press Cooking Oil.【Feature Optimizations】Added a new building feature: the Construction Hammer can now directly open the building interface and use materials from nearby storage boxes to construct buildings.Added Small Farmland.Added a new Power Ropeway buildi…
- Soulmask July Update: Our Brand-New Building Experience - 17 July 2026
Hey, Chieftains!Time flies — it's been a while since we last talked about our optimization progress. As outlined in our previous roadmap, this dev log is dedicated to the building system changes arriving next week — one of the modules we've invested the most effort into during this phase.Before we dive in, some good news: Our Public Test Branch (PTB) is now fully open — no password required. Simply right-click the game → \ → \, select "Public test," and you're in.Everything mentioned in this dev log is already deployed on that branch, so you can try it all out ahead of time.The PTB also features the brand-new Red Crystal affix system — an experimental take on loot-grinding gameplay. You can quickly obtain these new Red Crystals from dungeon enemy drops in the PTB. We'd love to hear your first round of feedback on this.Oh, and with next week's July update, our new summer sale will also g…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #15 - 9 July 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows:【Gameplay Adjustments】Animals can now be placed on the player’s shoulder while riding or seated. If an animal is already on the player’s shoulder, it will no longer be removed automatically when riding or sitting.Corrected the weapon tier of the Ancient War Bow to Forged Steel tier.Enabled decay for Outpost buildings.Reduced the weight of Weapon Racks.Adjusted some tutorial texts.【Feature Optimizations】Red Crystals can now be searched from the backpack and nearby boxes directly in the Y interface for embedding.Reduced the materials required for Deep Registration.Reduced the energy cost required for Tribesman Digitizat…
- Last Two Days! Soulmask's 20% Off Discount Is Running Out! - 8 July 2026
Chieftains!The Steam Summer Sale ends at 17:00 UTC on July 9, 2026, and Soulmask's 20% Summer Sale discount is in its final countdown. If you've been watching from your wishlist, now is the best time to put on the Mask!Note: Please refer to the Steam store page for the exact end time in your region. Beyond our ongoing intensive improvements and the recently launched bundle with Windrose, our game community has also produced some truly remarkable moments — if you haven't tried Soulmask yet, take a look: after all, in this primal world, unleashing your imagination is just as important as survival itself:"Alien Visitor" by @SKV in Discord — This UFO-shaped airship proves that those ancient "unsolved mysteries" might actually be onto something;Mod by @Standa24792 in Discord: That's right — if you want to, you can build your very own Gothic cathedral in the world of Soulmask. Here's his Work…
- Soulmask × Windrose: Cross-Bundle Sale Now Live! - 3 July 2026
Hey, Chieftains!We're excited to announce that Soulmask is teaming up with the pirate-era survival adventure game Windrose for a Steam joint bundle!Soulmask is currently available at 10% off, and the bundle offers an additional 10% discount on top of that!If you already own either Soulmask or Windrose, you can use the same bundle discount to pick up the other game!Both titles share a love for open-world survival, building, exploration, and combat — in Soulmask, Chieftains don the Mask, recruit Tribesmen to build an automated tribe, pilot sky fortresses through the clouds, and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization. In Windrose, you'll raise the sails and set course for the vast seas of the pirate age — take the helm of warships, explore islands, and plunder forgotten treasures through cannon fire and boarding combat.One sails toward the sky; the other toward the ocean. Whether it's…
- Community Highlights #2: Summer Builds & Airships! - 26 June 2026
Hey, Chieftains!Before we begin, a quick reminder: Soulmask is currently part of the Summer Sale — you can grab the game at 20% off!Now, back to the good stuff. Maggie still remembers how blown away we all were by the airship creativity in Community Highlights #1. Three months later, we're back with another roundup!Once again, we have outstanding community blueprint submissions to share. Three months on, with over 1,100 ship blueprints now available, we've found even more jaw-dropping sky fortresses among them — including winners from our community shipbuilding contest!And of course, in the sweltering summer heat, we've also dug through community building creations to find a few excellent "summer retreats" for your inspiration — imagine dealing with hyenas and boars in the desert in this weather. You will get heatstroke!Outstanding Ship BlueprintsStar DestroyerBy: ChocA tribute to a cer…
- Soulmask 1.0 Patch #14: Combat Optimizations & World Portals - 26 June 2026
Dear Chieftains,To provide a better gameplay experience, this update includes a client update, so please make sure to update your game client in order to continue playing normally. Thank you for your understanding and support. The details of this maintenance are as follows:【Gameplay Adjustments】Combat-related adjustmentsOptimized attack animations, including:Great Sword Jump Attack, Great Sword Heavy Strike, and Great Sword Mastery skills: Quadru-Tornado Slash, 2-Strike Slash, and Assault.Single Blade Mastery skills: Hop Spin Strike, Thrust Slash, and Rolling Slashes.Gauntlets Mastery skills: Spiral Hook and Charged Punch.Hammer Mastery skills: Upstroke Hammer and Earth Hammering.Dual-blade Mastery skills: Backstep Slash, Sideway Slashes, and Tackle & Slash.Shield Mastery skills: Stepwise Shield, Shield Charge, and Powerful Shield Strike.Spear basic attacks, and Spear Mastery skills: 3…
- Summer Update: World Portals & Combat Overhaul Now Live - 25 June 2026
Hey, Chieftains!Soulmask is part of the Steam Summer Sale! You can grab Soulmask at 20% off, pick up Soulmask: Shifting Sands at a historic low of 10% off, and we've also prepared a Deluxe Bundle with an extra 10% off.As we mentioned in our 90-Day Overhaul Plan, a major update is arriving on June 26th at 07:00 UTC.This update includes a reworked combat experience and the long-awaited opening of the ancient ruins: the Cross-World Portal. You will find the full patch notes in no time. Now, let's take a closer look at what's new!Combat OverhaulWhen it comes to combat feel, we've been hearing your feedback since the launch of Shifting Sands and 1.0. We'll be honest — as a small studio, we're still learning in the realm of "combat feel." But we know we need to respond to your voices. So in this late-June quality improvement update, we've committed to polishing our core combat fundamentals:We…
- Soulmask Summer Sale: Come Experience Our Improvements! - 12 June 2026
Hey, Chieftains!It's that time of year again — summer is here, and Soulmask is kicking off its Summer Sale! Both the Soulmask base game and the Shifting Sands DLC will go on discount starting Thursday, June 11th, and lasting for 14 days. And don't worry if you miss it — we'll be maintaining the same discount during the upcoming Steam Summer Sale.Soulmask base game will be 20% off, and the Shifting Sands DLC will be at a new historical low of 10% off!Of course, our top recommendation is to grab the Deluxe Edition bundle, which gives you an additional 10% bundle discount on top of the sale prices.As we've been sharing recently, Soulmask is currently undergoing a comprehensive 90-Day Overhaul cycle, and we'll continue to share our improvement progress on a bi-monthly basis.Is now a good time to pick up Soulmask? We think so — you'll be jumping into a game experience that's only getting bet…
