Soulmask News

[h2]Happy Holidays![/h2]

We hope all Chiefs are immersed in the holiday spirit and enjoying your time in Soulmask!

We've also recently been running a 20% off sale during the Steam Winter Sale (December 20th - January 2nd)! This will be our lowest price of the year! If you're not already a part of Soulmask, don't miss out on this!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2646460/Soulmask/

Throughout November, we were hard at work on our biggest update of the year:Wild Ride。We're thrilled that so many of you love what we've created. Our 30-day positive rating has reached an impressive 84%—a huge thanks to every player who's supported our work!

This update also sparked a new wave of screenshot boom in our community, and Maggie makes it a point to enjoy the bizarre and wonderful scenes created by players in the new version every day:

*From Discord user @Ryuk—— How could such a tiny creature leave behind such a massive mess...?

From Discord user @Uldi—— Check on the living conditions of those farmed bison...

From Discord user @Xamand—— Who says we still need to manually transport new barbarians?

From Player @澤井Shiho—— With some creative building and the right mods, you can experience a completely unique version of Soulmask...

Thanks to these players for sharing! You've shown us just how much more vibrant the world of Soulmask can be.

Enough reminiscing about the past—let's talk about the present. To wrap up the year, we've prepared a small gift for everyone: A special festive edition of Soulmask!
[h3]Winter Wish Update! [/h3]

Even barbarians have their own rituals at the end of the year. Let me introduce you to our new building: the Festive Decoration Tree!



This magical fir tree is unlocked for free in the tech tree. It not only adds a cozy charm to your camp but also periodically grants you mysterious holiday gifts!



The gift boxes may contain sorts of furniture recipes: festive dining tables, roasted turkeys, and other lavish holiday feasts for your tribe to enjoy this winter. But remember, folks! These are just props! You still need to keep your tribe fed! So make sure to stock up on "Turkey Platters" in your warehouse!



We've also added new red-themed sleigh and moose saddle skins. And don't miss the signature "toy" of the snowy mountains: snowballs! You could play as a certain holiday figure, riding a moose and pelting every target in sight with snowballs...




Of course, beyond these updates and events, our focus is shifting to future development. While we can't share too many details just yet, we're excited to give you a glimpse of what's in store for 2025.

[h3]Soulmask in 2025[/h3]

If we were to summarize our plans for Soulmask in 2025, our initial roadmap would include three key priorities:

Feedback from Our Chieftains

In 2025, our top priority remains the same: continuing to respond to feedback from players who love Soulmask. We are more than happy to work alongside you to make this game even better!

Of course, as the Chieftain community continues to grow, the feedback we receive is becoming increasingly diverse. In response, we are exploring the addition of new game modes to better cater to the varied gameplay needs of different types of players.

Naturally, beyond working with all of you to refine the game, we also have our own long-term plans.

The Story Behind Soulmask

We believe that the exploration of civilization, consciousness, and soul remains an integral part of Soulmask. In 2025, we will place even more emphasis on this aspect, from the story to the new world, with more content than you can imagine waiting for you to explore.

According to the established game world lore, a brand-new continent, new civilizations with their own unique Soulmasks, and entirely new gameplay that is vastly different from what we have now are already on our to-do list. All of this will be unveiled in 2025!

Tribes! Tribesmen!

Tribes and tribesmen will always be the most important part of Soulmask. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on optimizing and enhancing all content related to tribe management and tribesmen. We believe in focusing on what matters most and doing it well, and we fully understand this principle.

The automation of resource acquisition and production, tribe defenses, tribesmen AI, and enhancing the tribe atmosphere are all being actively worked on.

We apologize that we don’t have further details to share at the moment, but I am confident that we won’t make you wait for too long! In 2025, Soulmask will be even more distinct, so stay tuned!

Lastly, we wish everyone a joyful holiday season and happy gaming! We’ll see you again soon!

Dear Chieftains,

To provide a better gaming experience, the server will undergo maintenance. It will be temporarily unavailable starting from December 19, at 7:00 AM UTC, this maintenance will involve data migration, with an expected downtime of 180 minutes. The Oceania and South America servers are expected to have a downtime of 30 minutes. This update includes a client update, and chieftains will need to update their client to enjoy the game normally. We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

The update details are as follows:

[h3]【Adjustments and Bug Fixes】[/h3]

Winter Holiday Update Content
Instant Unlock: Christmas Tree, special mask appearance - Red Hat
The Christmas tree regularly offers gifts that unlock assembly units: Holiday Table, assorted Decorative Food (Grains, Meat, Fruits & Vegetables, Beverages, Roasted Turkey), Sled Skin - Red Dream, Turkey Meal, Holiday Decorative Deer.
The Christmas tree also regularly offers gifts that unlock tools like the Red Moose Saddles and Snowballs.
During the holiday season, turkey production is increased (for making roasted turkeys and turkey meals)
Added a mount switch to confirm whether damage received by the mount while riding transfers to the rider (applicable to MOD).
Added customization parameters for all server events, effective only when the server event adjustment is enabled.
Added a new throwable item—snowball that transforms the hit target into a snowman.
Thatch Pillars can be built underwater.
Server lists now support name search.
Original characters keep their mastery settings before being copied.
The message "Must be uncrafted on a mysterious stone table" will appear for certain items like Archaic Gear, Mysterious Gear, and Red Crystals when placed on a normal Uncrafting Table.
Increased Red Crystal production with a higher chance to produce Mysterious Gear for Shadow King - Shadowblade.
Power Workshop no longer produces Wooden Strips, Hardwood Strips, and Hardwood Parts; they are now produced by Powered Cutting Machine.

[h3][Bug Fixes and Optimizations][/h3]

Fixed the issue of targets killed by ignition possibly having no affiliations.
Fixed the issue where the interrupted bow mastery skill "Eclipse" carries over effects to the next attack after rolling.
Fixed the issue caused by switching the construction hammer in Quality Assessment.
Optimized the standby interruption issue.
Optimized focus stability during prompt changes.
Optimized the overhead dialogue display for NPCs to reduce lag.
Fixed the texture mapping issue with the Bronze Throwing Knife, Throwing Axe, and Lance.
Fixed the issue of the chest disappearing when moved from the Giant Elephant Deck Saddle to the ground.
Fixed the stucking issue when switching the construction hammer in Quality Assessment.
Fixed the issue of the modification icon not disappearing properly after repairing gear.
Fixed the issue of tribesmen being unable to auto-manage the Leather (Trim) crafting queues, etc.
Fixed the focusing issue of error prompts in Settings.

Dear Chieftains,

To provide a better gaming experience, the server will undergo maintenance. It will be temporarily unavailable starting from December 12, at 7:00 AM UTC, with an expected downtime 30 minutes. The servers for the OA and SA region will undergo data migration, with an estimated maintenance time of 3 hours. This update includes a client update, and chieftains will need to update their client to enjoy the game normally. We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

The update details are as follows:

[h3]【Adjustments and Bug Fixes】[/h3]

The crafting queue for nightstone buildings during tribesman building upgrades must now be initiated manually.
Optimized the "Firepower Guidance" tracking mechanism to exclude friendly units.
Fixed an issue where the waist lamp would not illuminate when carrying a barbarian.
Optimized Nightstone building collision.
Fixed the issue where Glider skin may not take effect in single-player mode.
Fixed the issue where players may still appear to be in the dungeon state after unsuccessful entry.
Optimized the direct connection function in the server list. It now supports domain names and includes a memory function.
Fixed the issue where relocating the hibernation pod incorrectly logs a tribesman's death during hibernation.
Fixed the issue causing armadillo lizards, horned eagles, and bison to attack when moved out of their enclosures.
Fixed the issue preventing tribesmen from storing materials produced by newly bred animals.
Fixed the issue where buildings remain protected after dismantling a bonfire.
Fixed the issue where tribesmen would not discard no-durability collection tools in time when collecting.
Fixed the issue where dead animals that haven't disappeared are still counted in personal and guild animal statistics.
Optimized Ancient Stele text display (fixed ellipsis errors in the text).
Fixed the issue where pillars can be replaced by half-height pillars.
Fixed the issue where changing a character's name did not update in the main game interfaces.
Fixed the issue where wild horned eagles and bison do not actively attack players.
Fixed the issue where groundspikes and peg boards did not inflict percentage damage on other players in PVP.
Added Rcon command (command format: Say content) to send system messages to the chat channel.

[h2]Hi Chieftains![/h2]

Another month has flown by, and Maggie hope you’re still keeping up with our Workshop updates! Over the last two months, our amazing Modders have been getting comfortable with our tools and are now starting to showcase their incredible creations.

It's time to give these incredible mods the attention they deserve and ensure you don't miss out on the amazing work the community has been doing. Let's shine a spotlight on these fantastic creations once again!

[h3]1. Tasty HUD By Noms[/h3]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3371143686&searchtext=

From one of our most brilliant Modders, Noms, comes the Tasty series, which lets you take full control over the main HUD in Soulmask. Resize it, move it wherever you want, or even hide it entirely—it’s all up to you. Now’s your chance to customize Soulmask to suit your style!



If you haven't heard about the Tasty series yet, be sure to check out our October Highlight for all the details. It's one of the top server management mods available, and if you run a private server, it's an absolute must-have!


[h3]2. Collection Pack Series By squash20[/h3]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3372041077&searchtext=

Looking to add a medieval touch to your builds? squash20’s Collection Pack Series brings you a beautiful set of medieval-style candles, torches, chandeliers, and candelabras.



The lighting effects on the candles alone are absolutely stunning! If your stone castle could use a little European charm, this mod will definitely bring that unique, old-world feel to your world.


[h3]3. Glass Building By Lucifer[/h3]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3344831027

Ever dreamed of living in a crystal castle? Or is that just me...?

Well, if you’re anything like me, you’ve got to try this new glass building material mod! It may not be actual crystal, but it’s pretty close, right? Created by the talented Modder Lucifer, this mod includes frosted and transparent glass options.



Whether you’re looking for a sleek glass door or dreaming of a massive, transparent castle, this mod will unlock endless creative possibilities for your builds.


[h3]4. Telescope By Lucifer[/h3]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3377107031

I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting this, and yes, it's exactly what you think it is:



I probably don't need to introduce this one much, but here it is anyway: the highly efficient tribesmen selection mod by Lucifer. With this mod, you can see literally "all" the information about the barbarians. If you've ever been "tricked" by high-rarity but low-quality tribesmen, then this is the must-have mod for you.


[h3]5. Warlock Weaponry By Krysez[/h3]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3368648373&searchtext=

Tired of the usual realistic combat (though it’s always fun)? Then Warlock Weaponry is here to shake things up: it introduces an entirely new magic system! Use tech points to learn magic, gather Essence to craft powerful spells, and most exciting of all—equip the Essence Gauntlet! With it, you can cast a variety of spells.



These spells allow you to poison, freeze, or slow down your enemies, and even boost your own speed. Creator Krysez has promised that this is just the beginning—expect even more magic to be added in future updates. If you’re looking to try out a completely new playstyle in Soulmask, learning magic might just be the perfect place to start.

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We hope these mods, along with the exciting Frenzied Rush update, add a touch of magic to your holidays. And, of course, if you’ve got some awesome mod ideas of your own, don't hesitate to join our Discord channel for mod creators and DM Maggie to get access to the Modkits!

We hope these mods, along with the exciting Frenzied Rush update, add a touch of magic to your holidays. And, of course, if you’ve got some awesome mod ideas of your own, don't hesitate to join our Modder Discord channel and DM Maggie to get access to the Modkits!

This is Maggie, and I can’t wait to catch up with you all again soon!

Dear Chieftains,

In this virtual world, we believe what we're after is joy and challenges instead of argument and fight. So we sincerely call upon all players to try their best to maintain a wholesome and friendly game environment together.

　　Any and all cheat codes, third-party tools, and other forms of cheating are not tolerated in the game. After confirmation, the cheating account will be forever banned and revealed in the community. We also encourage you to report to us via the Report interface or other windows, cleaning the game environment together.

Soulmask values the fairness in the game and would do anything to maintain it. Our operation team will vet these illegal behaviors and take measures accordingly. Should any player be found misbehaving in official servers, we'd have to resort to Warning, Mute, and even Account Ban, all in an attempt to protect the players' interest and ensure that every player can enjoy a fair and positive game.Thanks for your support and understanding!


[h3]Behaviors that cause your game account to be banned:[/h3]

1. Any modification or testing of the game client, including but not limited to decompiling programs, packet spoofing, and damaging the game client.
2. The use of any third-party software, including but not limited to cheat codes, modifiers, scripts, and attachments.
3. Use DDOS Attack or other technical means to obtain in-game interests.
4. Exploit game bugs and procedure loopholes to gain interests, to disturb the gaming order, or to achieve personal purposes that cause loss to other players.
5.Prevent other players from building or leaving their bases (applies only to PvE servers).

[h3]Behaviors that cause your game account to be muted:[/h3]

1. Send words to pose officials, GMs, or administrators.
2. Post abusive, threatening, harassing, obscene, pornographic, hateful, defamatory, or otherwise offensive comments.
3. Negative comments on religion, international politics, terrorism, nationalism, racial discrimination, or other sensitive topics.
4. Post ads, external links, and other content unrelated to the game.
5. Talk about using illegal means or exploiting game loopholes to undermine fair gaming.

[h3]Behaviors that cause your in-game buildings to be dismantled:[/h3]

1. Use bugs to build your base inside a mountain, underwater, on the map edge, or at other places.
2. Erect unauthorized building shapes.
3. Block public resource points such as excavation pits, barbarian camps or barracks, and portals, etc. (applies to both PvE and PvP No Raid servers).
4.Any structures that violate the above rules will be recorded and immediately dismantled upon verification, with no further notice issued. Repeated violations will result in additional penalties, such as account bans, depending on the severity of infractions. Therefore, we kindly ask all players to adhere to the server rules and help maintain a fair and just gaming environment.