When I first played Soulmask last year, it was set in a lush, Mayan jungle. Now, with its full 1.0 release coming later this year, we’re also getting the Shifting Sands DLC that adds an ancient Egyptian flair – a fresh twist that promises to captivate players.
For those unfamiliar with this intriguing survival game, you begin as someone who narrowly escapes human sacrifice and dons a mystical mask. This artifact grants you the power to control others and recruit them into your burgeoning clan, where you can assign them vital tasks like gathering or producing resources. It’s a concept that feels akin to the popular Palworld, but with a focus on human dynamics rather than elemental monsters.
Shifting Sands DLC: Exploring Mythic Egypt
At today’s PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, a poetic and trippy trailer unveiled the full game’s launch this year, arriving alongside an Egyptian gods-themed DLC. This announcement sets the stage for a dramatic expansion that TechTalesLeo is particularly excited about.
The trailer begins with a striking image: a woman falling from a pyramid suspended in the sky, descending into a vast desert below. We then witness several boats defying gravity, taking to the air. This isn’t the ancient Egypt from history textbooks; instead, it’s a civilization infused with conspiracy theory, brilliantly mixing myth with advanced, almost alien, technology.
These majestic Solar Barges utilize anti-gravity technology, soaring high above the pyramids that dot the new desert landscape. Players will have the opportunity to don the visage of deities like Horus and Anubis, imbuing themselves with their mythical powers. Imagine soaring on mystic wings, embracing divine abilities, rather than facing a mortal demise – a truly transformative experience for the game.
This grand vision is a far cry from the game’s humble beginnings, where you’re simply gathering rocks and sticks to craft rudimentary tools. As a tech enthusiast and storyteller, I’m genuinely excited to see how else Soulmask will weave elements from Egyptian history and legend into its expansive world.
With Soulmask’s full launch and the Shifting Sands DLC slated for release this year, there’s much to anticipate for fans of survival games and mythical exploration. For those eager to delve into the adventure, the early access version of Soulmask is available now on Steam, offering a taste of what’s to come.