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This page is about what Soulbound is and how its systems work. For the step-by-step beginner walkthrough, see New Player Guide.


What is Soulbound?

Soulbound: Online is a pixel MMORPG with a modern touch, set in a vibrant techno-dystopian world called Dreamscape.

Think of the following combined together:

  • Beautiful pixel graphics like Chrono Trigger or Terraria
  • Battle mechanics like Vampire Survivors or HoloCure
  • Cozy farming, foraging, mining, crafting, and fishing like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, or Animal Crossing

"The Island is reminiscent of the soothing tones of Secret of Mana."

"The final levels of Farpoint are pounding Iron Horde a la World of Warcraft."

"There are so many graphical and soundtrack points that the devs absolutely nailed for this genre."

Buying and launching the game

Soulbound: Online is a paid Early Access game, released on 21 July 2026, and it is available only on Steam.

  • Get it on Steam — see the store page for the current price in your region.
  • Windows 10 64-bit only. There is no macOS or Linux build.
  • Launch from Steam. Your account is created automatically from your Steam account — there is no sign-up form. See Creating An Account.

Soulbound is not free-to-play, and it can no longer be played in a web browser or as a Discord Activity. Both were retired before Early Access. Older guides, videos and wiki pages may still tell you otherwise — they are out of date.

New player? Start here: New Player Guide walks you through the tutorial and your first hour, step by step.

How accounts and servers work

  • Your progression is not tied to a specific world or server. Server shards are created based on how many players are in a location, and separately for each dungeon.
  • An account can only be logged in in one place at a time. To play on another machine, log out of the first.

See also: Game Rules, Account Security (how to avoid scams), and the early-game Trade Restrictions that exist to limit spam.

Learning the Basics

Main article: New Player Guide


User Interfaces

User interfaces (UI) are used to view certain aspects of the game that will help the player navigate the world of Soulbound. In the "Options" menu under Input, there are designated hotkeys that can be remapped for easy opening and closing of said interfaces.

Bag

The player's Bag (or inventory) shows a grid of 28 slots which the player can hold. At the top left, there are two boxes. The "blue key" displays important items, such as quest-related items or mounts. The purple box displays all currencies the player currently possesses.

It is good practice to keep a HomeDiscV3, Recall Discs to commonly traveled areas, and +Stamina food. These are essential items that will be used a lot when roaming around skilling or completing quests and contracts.

Chat

The Chat Box is an interface that has 6 main tabs to choose from:

  • All — shows everything except system information (server DGS), which speaking in is only local
  • Local — only localized chat
  • Global — chat for everyone throughout the world
  • Trade — special global chat dedicated to buying/selling items
  • Guild — chat between members of a guild
  • System — displays connections to the server; critical for reporting bugs

Game Menu

The Game Menu (Options) is used to change aspects of the game, like sound, graphics, inputs, or linking accounts.

Guild

The Guild menu shows the current guild the player is a part of, as well as a viewer to see other potential guilds to join. If you want to be in a guild, ask a Guild Leader or any corresponding Council members to see if you are eligible. Most high player-count guilds have a Discord server, but it is not necessary to join. They are mainly used for communication, raid planning, or trading.

Map

The Map is displayed at the top-right of the players' screen and can be essential in navigating the world.

There are other useful icons next to the mini-map that open interfaces:

  • Mail — menu to collect rewards, items from PixelBay (auction house), or crafted materials/gear
  • Events — displays current or upcoming events to take part in
  • Shop — buy purely cosmetic gear overrides with SoulBits
  • Wiki — a link to this wiki
  • Globe — (hotkey "M" by default) opens a larger version, showing icons and the lists of quests and contracts currently accepted. The player can view a full list of every quest and its rewards/requirements from here as well.
List of skills available to level. The greyed-out ones at the bottom have yet to be implemented.

Player Profile

A Player Profile gives an overview of the players' current stats, gear, tools, cosmetic overrides, skills menu, and ability menu.

Skills

The Skill interface displays a list of every skill and its levels. Certain gear has level requirements, which is shown by hovering over said item. Completing quests, general skilling, or using specific abilities will increase levels.

Social

The Social menu has four tabs:

  • Friends — able to directly "Add Friend" or see all friends that are online/offline
  • Party — displays all current party members
  • Activity — displays all current players in the party activity
  • Blocked — displays a list of blocked players

Quests

Questing in Soulbound is a central feature of the game, offering opportunities for both new and experienced players to progress and learn. At the moment, questing is primarily linear, with one main chapter serving as the backbone of the story and unlocking most of the game's core content. Alongside the main storyline, players can embark on various side quests scattered throughout the world, rewarding exploration and curiosity. Side quests can unlock additional Abilities, provide a new item for your Toolbag, and more.

As the game evolves, questing will become more dynamic. Past updates have introduced the ability for players to engage with different quests at different times. The developer's vision is to make quests a "choose-your-own-adventure" experience, allowing players to shape their own journey.

Future updates will continue to expand the questing system, adding more quests to help you level up your skills, earn powerful gear, and unlock new abilities and features. Keep an eye out for new content as the world grows and evolves.

Starter Tips

If you're stuck, follow the main questline. And if you don't know where to go next, there's usually an NPC you haven't talked to yet.

Pioneer Guild Contracts

Main article: Pioneer Guild Contracts
Outside of Virelda Pioneer Guild

Talk with the Task Manager just east of the bank in Virelda to learn about the Pioneer Guild contract system. Pioneer Contracts are tasks available from the task board located in the guild. They function like quests, but with a twist: the moment you complete a task, you'll instantly receive your reward, including:

You can pick up to 5 contracts at a time from the board. 10 Pioneer Permits are granted each day. 1 Pioneer Permit = 1 Task.

A maximum of 60 contracts may be stored at a time if the player does not return to the game at a server refresh (0:00 UTC). Tasks can be refreshed for a small amount of gold if the player wishes to receive a specific contract. Only one contract type (for example, fishing) can be chosen at a time from each Guild Master — although players can stack the same contract type by visiting each Guild Master in Virelda, Everdune, and Farpoint.

Make sure to grab a few contracts as you explore the game world — completing them as you go is a great way to earn rewards while progressing naturally through the game.

TIPS

Cosmetic reward, purchased with credits issued from taking part in an event

Other Activities

The world of Soulbound is open and full of possibilities, allowing everyone to play in their own unique way. You can explore the world at your own pace, dress up your character, work to get your skills as high as possible, or engage in trade with other players. Perhaps you'll aim to complete all achievements or see how you measure up against others in various challenges — the choice is entirely yours.

The ultimate goal is to enjoy the game in the way that feels best to you. If you're looking for inspiration, check out the community events section for ideas on exciting activities and opportunities to connect with other players. The adventure is yours to shape!

Official Soulbound links

It's important to know what is and isn't an official communication from SpiderWare, the studio that makes Soulbound.

Remember that we will NEVER contact you regarding your account via any means except via in-game messages or the official Discord. And because your account comes from Steam, you do not have a Soulbound password — so anyone who asks you for one is scamming you. See Account Security.

See also



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