Chieftains,
Maggie here. We’re now less than two weeks away from the launch of Soulmask 1.0 and the Shifting Sands DLC. And honestly, for quite a while now—more specifically, ever since we decided to start developing Shifting Sands—we’ve been thinking about one question:
How do we thank the 800,000 Chieftains who have supported us since Early Access?
Please forgive us for repeating ourselves, but we truly want to say it again: without your support, there would be no further story for Soulmask—let alone the fact that so many of you are still standing with us and supporting us to this day.
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[b]Now, with the major milestone of 1.0 almost here, and to thank every player who loves our game, we’ve made a decision:[/b]
From April 10 to May 10, during the first month of the 1.0 release,
all NEW PLAYER who purchase Soulmask
And all existing OWNERS of Soulmask
Will receive the Shifting Sands DLC for FREE— yours to keep Forever.
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This is the most heartfelt thank-you gift we could think of — [b]an entirely new world[/b].
And for new Chieftains discovering Soulmask for the very first time, welcome — be sure to add both Soulmask and the Shifting Sands DLC to your wishlist, so you won’t miss this opportunity.
Next, we’re going to answer all of your concerns at once with a [b]detailed FAQ.[/b]
[hr][/hr]Shifting Sands DLC Free Offer FAQ:
[b]Q: Was this DLC originally supposed to be part of the base game? Was it intentionally split off?[/b]
Why isn’t this simply a base game update? Because as a world with a completely different cultural backdrop, we wanted to create it as a DLC with a new world, new gameplay, and a new civilization theme. This is also one of the biggest directions for Soulmask moving forward: using different civilization themes to present entirely different worlds and ways to play.
As you’ve already seen, Soulmask 1.0 itself also brings more than 1,800 updates. In our overall design plan, 1.0 is focused more on the core experience of Soulmask and a full upgrade of its systems, laying the foundation we need to tell the stories of new worlds going forward.
[b]Q: Does making Shifting Sands free mean the quality will be affected?[/b]
As we said before, making the Shifting Sands DLC free is a thank-you gift to all the players who have supported and followed Soulmask.
As for Shifting Sands and Version 1.0, [b]this is something we poured our hearts into[/b] — through 3 closed tests and more than 500 iterative updates, what we’re bringing you is this kind of content, in the brand-new world presented by Shifting Sands:
[b][i]Only content on this level is worthy of being the ultimate thank-you gift for our Chieftains.[/i][/b]
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And beyond that, we promise that we will continue polishing and improving the quality of Soulmask even further, and keep making it better.
If you’re still curious about Shifting Sands, you can head over to Bilibili or YouTube and check out the adventures from content creators who played the preview build. What they experienced is exactly what you’ll be able to play on April 10.
[b]Q: How do I claim the Shifting Sands DLC?[/b]
Yes — here are all the currently confirmed details for claiming the Shifting Sands DLC for free.
[b]Free claim period:[/b]
[b]Available only from April 10 to May 10.[/b] The exact start and end time, down to the hour, will be announced in our pre-launch FAQ.
There are two ways to claim it:
[olist][*][b]Players who already own Soulmask will automatically receive it in their Steam Library.[/b]
[/*][*]After 1.0 launches, [b]players who purchase Soulmask between April 10 and May 10 will automatically receive the Shifting Sands DLC as well.[/b]
[/*][/olist][b]Please note:[/b]
After May 10, the Shifting Sands DLC will return to its standard price of [b]USD $19.99[/b]
[b]We strongly recommend that all players launch the game after V1.0 goes live and confirm that the DLC has been correctly granted automatically.[/b]
[b]Q: I’m a new player. What do I get if I buy Soulmask during the first 30 days after launch?[/b]
You’ll receive both Soulmask 1.0 and the major DLC Shifting Sands:
Soulmask 1.0: Your journey begins in a savage world of ancient civilization, starting in the rainforest. In 1.0, we’ve made major improvements to gameplay variety, tribe and tribesmen management, and the Mask systems. You can [url="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2646460/view/493845251872522887?snr=1_5_9_"]check here[/url] to see part of what’s coming in 1.0.
Shifting Sands DLC: A brand-new Ancient Egyptian fantasy world is waiting for you — equal to the base game in scale, density, and richness of content. You’ll be able to soar across the desert in colossal anti-gravity airships. You can [url="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2646460/view/517488519393839162"]check here[/url] to learn more about Shifting Sands.
[b]Q: So the most important question — will Soulmask 1.0 increase in price?[/b]
[i][b]No price increase![/b][/i]
[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/44705810/7e5fe9c3934e993aeaa1d95cf860a052c70aafee.png"][/img]After entering 1.0, the base game price of [b]Soulmask[/b] will remain [b]USD $29.99 / RMB 108[/b], and there will also be a [b]10% launch discount during the first two weeks after release[/b]. If you still haven’t picked up [b]Soulmask[/b], this will be the best time ever to jump in!
If you’re interested in [b]Soulmask[/b] but haven’t bought it yet, this is a great chance to experience two worlds at once, isn’t it?
[b]Q: Is the free Shifting Sands DLC permanently added to my library, or is it just a free trial?[/b]
[b]It is permanently added to your library![/b] As long as you purchase [b]Soulmask[/b] during this 30-day period, your account will permanently own the [b]Shifting Sands DLC[/b].
[b]Q: I’ve never played Soulmask before. Do I need to finish the base game first before I can experience Shifting Sands?[/b]
[b]Absolutely not![/b] The Shifting Sands map and the base game map of Soulmask are [b]completely separate.[/b] As a new player, you can start a fresh save directly there. Even if you’ve never played through the base game’s Cloud Mist Forest map, you can still begin your adventure from scratch.
[b]Q: If I’ve already played Soulmask, can I transfer my character into the world of Shifting Sands?[/b]
Yes, you can! We fully understand how much effort, time, and most importantly, emotion, Soulmask Chieftains have invested in their characters and tribesmen.
That’s why after 1.0 launches, we’ll be adding a dedicated save transfer option, allowing the characters you’ve already cultivated to travel directly into this brand-new world and continue their adventure. And this will work both ways — you’ll be able to transfer character data from either the base game or Shifting Sands into another [b]new world to begin a fresh adventure[/b]. We’ll talk about the exact rules in our pre-launch FAQ.
[b]Q: If I miss the first free month, does that mean I miss everything?[/b]
We believe the answer is [b]not really[/b]. It’s true that after one month, the free giveaway period for the Shifting Sands DLC will end, and it will become a separately sold product. But just as always, we will continue delivering optimization and major updates for both Soulmask 1.0 and the Shifting Sands DLC. And along with those updates, there will also continue to be regular discount events as usual. Please keep an eye on our community, where we’ll share all the latest news about updates and discounts.
[b]Q: How will the game continue to be updated in the future?[/b]
We will continue to update both the base game and the [b]Shifting Sands DLC[/b]. This includes the upcoming floating island region, a fully reworked character build system, controller control improvements, and new Masks, along with recruitable friendly mechanical companions.
Rest assured, we’ll be introducing all of this in detail very soon through a roadmap. And believe me, Soulmask 1.0 is not the end of the journey — it’s only a new beginning.
[hr][/hr]I’m sure many of you still have other questions, so please feel free to ask anything in the comments below, on Discord, or on Twitter. Peter and I will do our best to answer as much as we can.
And once again, you’re more than welcome to add Soulmask to your wishlist, so you can get our latest updates as soon as possible — and make sure you don’t miss the best discounts or the free DLC claim period.
And for all of our veteran Chieftains, we’d also love for you to share this news with your friends, and to share your favorite memories from this world as well. That means a lot to us — and to other players too.
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