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About Soulmask
Soulmask drops players into two massive ancient realms—Cloud Mist Forest and Shifting Sands—each filled with distinct climates, ecosystems, and ruins to explore, from rainforests to deserts and snow‑capped peaks.
Survival depends on recruiting barbarians, transferring your consciousness through masks, and guiding a settlement from thatch huts to blackstone forts while battling mechanical foes and rival chieftains in PvE or PvP.
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Realms and Exploration
The game offers two open worlds—Cloud Mist Forest and Shifting Sands—spanning great distances with unique climates and ecosystems.
Environments include rainforests, deserts, snow‑capped mountains, plateaus, and islands, each demanding different survival strategies for gathering resources and building settlements.
- Scout each biome early to locate resource hotspots.
- Use the mask to switch barbarians when terrain favors specific talents.
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Tribe Management & Base Building
Settlements progress from humble thatch huts to impenetrable blackstone forts, reflecting the game's civilization ascent.
Farming, beekeeping, weaving, leatherworking, and smelting are available, and a command system can automate gathering, logistics, and assembly lines for your barbarians.
- Start automation with simple resource chains.
- Expand housing after securing food production.

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Masks and Combat
Each mask grants a unique combat style, and the Mimicry System lets you embody a deity to influence battles.
Combat features nine weapon classes, eighty‑eight weapon skills, and unlimited tribal traits, creating varied tactical options.
- Experiment with different masks to discover preferred styles.
- Combine weapon skills with tribal talents for synergy.
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Playstyles and Game Modes
Version 1.0 introduces three playstyles: Tribe Mode for builders, Survival Mode for purists, and Warrior Mode for combat‑focused players.
Players can solo, co‑op, or join PvE/PvP servers, with over 200 customizable settings shaping rules and world behavior.
- Choose a playstyle early to align goals.
- Adjust settings gradually to avoid overwhelming changes.
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Modding and Community Tools
Soulmask supports Steam Workshop and provides Modkits, allowing players to create and share custom content.
Mods can alter items or rules, extending replayability and letting communities craft unique experiences for both solo and multiplayer sessions.
- Browse Workshop before creating your own mod.
- Test mods on a private server to avoid disrupting main gameplay.





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