Hi Chieftains!
The countdown has officially started for the open beta of Soulmask, set to release on May 1st! Players, get ready to wear your Mask on and embark on this thrilling adventure!
All participants in this demo will be rewarded with an exclusive limited-edition Mask skin titled "New Chieftain," available for equipment upon the official release of the Early Access version!
To help chieftains speed up to know the upcoming open beta, we've compiled answers to some frequently asked questions:
Q: When will the open beta be available for playing?
A: The release time of this demo play is as follows, according to the time zone:
- UTC: May 1, 2024, 8:00 AM
- EST: May 1, 2024, 4:00 AM
- PCT: May 1, 2024, 1:00 AM
- CST: May 1, 2024, 4:00 PM
Q: What game modes can players enjoy during this demo?
A: During this open beta, the official server will be open for three exciting modes: official PVE servers, solo/friends mode
Q: What playable content will be available during this demo?
A: The following is the content available for experience in this demo:
- Available Level: Lv.1 to Lv.30
- Available Sets: Linen Set, Beast Hide Set, Bronze Set
- Available Mount: Jaguar, Alpaca
- Available Barbarian Froces: Claw Tribe, Flint Tribe
- Available Pyramid Guardian: Saber-toothed Predator
Q: What are the improvements compared to the Steam Next Fest demo version?
A: Here are the detailed improvements compared to the Steam Next Fest demo version:
- Optimized weapon draw: the weapon draw notice has been sped up. The draw process can no longer be interrupted by Hitstun, and Hitstun duration of less than 1 second will no longer affect weapon drawing.
- Optimized stamina recovery: stamina recovery time has been reduced from 2 seconds to 1 second.
- Optimized the basic attack feedback for Great Sword, Dual-blade, and Hammer to ensure smoother action sequences.
- Optimized bandage applying, now it can be interrupted manually.
- Optimized climbing stamina cost, now reduced by half.
- Optimized storage box stacking, now boxes can be stacked horizontally
- Optimized visual performance of existing constructions
- "Life Perception" has been changed to an innate skill (press Q in the game).
- Optimized key feature: controlling tribesmen feature is now available in the early stages of the game.
- Optimized Battle AI for Barbarian Tribe NPC.
- Added language support: German, French, Portuguese.
Q: What new content has been added compared to the Steam Next Fest demo version?
A: We have added quite a bit more content, including:
- Added a built-in game tutorial that can be accessed by pressing [N] during gameplay.
- Added Anaconda, a large and deadly creature that roams the rainforest.
- Added unique skill for Barbarian Tribe Leader.
- Added new furniture.
- Added 10 tribesmen talents and dance moves.
- Added support for Steam Deck.
- Added support for controller.
Q: What are the system requirements for this demo?
A: Here are the minimum and recommended requirements for this open beta, and you can also check these info anytime on the "System Requirements" page of the store.
Q: In which regions is the demo server available?
A: We plan to open the official servers in three regions for this demo: Asia, America, and Europe.
Q: How to obtain the special Mask?
A: To obtain the exclusive special Mask, you must first participate in this May 1st demo (including previous players!) and then claim the reward through the following methods:
1.Once you enter the game, head to the announcement page and click on "Claim your limited-edition Mask appearance". Enter your SteamID and you will be eligible to receive the special mask
*Enter your SteamID at the in-game event page
2.Click on this survey link, fill in your SteamID, and you will also be eligible to receive the special mask.
How to get your SteamID:
1. Open your Steam Community Profile
2. Click Edit Profile
3. Copy your SteamID
- If you've never set a custom Steam Community URL for your account, your SteamID will will be shown in the URL under the CUSTOM URL box in the format 76561198#########
- If you have set a custom URL for your account, you can delete the text in the CUSTOM URL box to see your SteamID in the URL listed below.
How to obtain the Mask skin in the Early Access version:
Following the Early Access version release, reaching level 15 with any character using the same Steam account to unlock the Mask Decor Table. Equip the Mask skin in the Special Mask section.
1. Reach Lv. 15 to unlock Mask Decor Table, craft it and place it
2. Enter Mask Decoration page
3. Scroll down to the bottom and equip the Mask skin in the Special Mask section
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