The survival sandbox game will be expanded with an Ancient Egypt-themed DLC before leaving Steam’s Early Access program.

The trailer showcases the mysterious world of Soulmask with a focus on spectacular combat and building mechanics. It also features environments from the new DLC. Later in the trailer, players will see brand-new, customizable ships, including powerful new boss encounters such as the intimidating Soulcall Hound, Onyx Scarab, and Savagehorn Tribe Leader. Along with the new Horus Mask, the Shifting Sands DLC introduces new Anubis and Amun-Ra masks that grant incredible abilities. The DLC takes Soulmask in a bold new direction, intertwining ancient Egyptian mythology with alien technology.

The expansion introduces new god-themed masks and a new “live-on-your-ship” survival system that lets players sail, glide, and ascend across scorching desert landscapes. Players will equip the masks of Horus, Anubis, Amun-Ra, and Sobek, unleashing godlike abilities that may redefine combat and exploration. Anti-gravity solar ships hint at a new survival meta. Players can craft and assemble modular ships to traverse deserts, rivers, and skies, expanding the possibilities far beyond traditional sandbox play. Together, these elements set the stage for the DLC’s key features. Players will acquire four new masks, each of which grants powers inspired by Egypt’s most iconic deities.

Players obtain the Horus Mask early in the DLC. Become the avatar of the sky god, soar freely through the air, and attack enemies with devastating aerial strikes. With the Anubis Mask, take on the role of the Underworld’s guardian. Inflict weakening curses, balance life force between you and your enemies, and resurrect fallen foes to fight at your command. With the Sobek Mask, channel the power of the crocodile god. Generate protective torrents of water and imprison enemies within spiraling flows. With the Amun-Ra Mask, you can become the solar deity’s incarnation. Command sunlight and searing flames to incinerate enemies with divine power.

The DLC introduces four new, customizable vessels, each of which is foundational to survival in the shifting sands. The small wooden boat is the earliest accessible and fastest ship, and it is the first vessel that players can expand and customize. The mid-sized falcon-class solar airship has significantly expanded construction space and modular capacity, and all ships support full modular construction. Players can install systems such as light anti-gravity engines to lift the ship into the sky, sand skids for desert traversal, consoles, gangways, speed sails, and other functional modules, as well as ballistas, deck cannons, and heavy artillery to forge a fully weaponized mobile fortress. Tribesmen can board and work on the ship, enabling players to establish a fully operational production base in midair. Explore new, ancient Egyptian-inspired biomes with dynamic day-night cycles and harsher survival challenges that fully immerse players in the style and atmosphere of Egypt’s legendary landscapes.

Soulmask is a survival sandbox game that delivers an authentic survival experience. It has attracted more than 750,000 early access players and received very positive reviews. Players take on the role of the “last one” blessed with the mysterious mask and must grapple for survival in a primitive land steeped in mysterious faiths while carving out a path to ascendance. Starting from nothing, players explore, build, and recruit tribesmen to fortify their clan. Ultimately, they unravel the mysterious truths hidden behind the civilizations of this world. With over 80% positive reviews in early access and strong reception for the highly praised Sanxingdui DLC on Steam, Soulmask has cemented itself as a key player in the survival sandbox genre.

With the upcoming Shifting Sands DLC, Soulmask aims to bridge historical authenticity and speculative science fiction in a way that is unmatched in the genre, setting itself apart from its peers. Soulmask version 1.0 and the Shifting Sands DLC are scheduled to launch in spring 2026. In anticipation of the 1.0 release, the game’s price will increase at launch. Players interested in joining before the price update are encouraged to take advantage of the final promotional pricing currently available on Steam: 35% off until January 5.

Soulmask has been in Early Access since May 31, 2024. It will exit early access this spring with the Shifting Sands DLC.

Source: Gematsu