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Soulframe’s Preludes 15 brings loot drops, gear updates, and new areas and zone activities
Digital Extremes has released Preludes 15 for its action MMORPG Soulframe, introducing significant changes to the game's loot and gear systems. Weapons now drop from enemies with randomized modifiers, and a new crafting resource, chordstone, is required for refining existing weapons. The update also adds new areas, world activities, and reworks the totem system.
Soulframe Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts Update Expands Loot, Crafting, and Social Features in Closed Alpha
Digital Extremes has released the Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts update for Soulframe's closed alpha on PC. This update overhauls loot and crafting systems, introduces new social features like trading and in-game mail, and adds new enemies and encounters. The Totem system has also been reworked to offer more strategic gameplay combinations.
Warframe adds a touching tribute to Destiny 2
Digital Extremes is adding a tribute to Destiny 2 in Warframe, inspired by a fan request and acknowledging the influence of Bungie's games. Warframe Creative Director Rebb Ford announced that players will be able to earn a 'Make Your Own Fate' Honoria by completing a special Alert mission on Telesto, referencing a notorious weapon from Destiny 2 and its final expansion, The Final Shape.
Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts - New Soulframe Update Launches Free for PC
Digital Extremes has released the latest free update for Soulframe's closed Alpha on PC, titled Preludes 15: Gods & Ghosts. This update introduces a revamped loot and crafting system, new social features like trading and in-game mail, additional weapons and enemies, and various quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.
Everything Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Reveal, Trailer and Release Date | Invision Game
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a vast array of new game announcements, including remakes of Resident Evil: Code Veronica and Assassin's Creed Black Flag, sequels to Alien Isolation and Lords of the Fallen, and new entries in franchises like Guild Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The event featured reveals across multiple genres and platforms, with many titles slated for release in 2027 and beyond.
Summer Game Fest 2026: World Premieres and Everything Announced!
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous world premieres and announcements, including a reimagining of Resident Evil – Code: Veronica, a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and new titles like gen Atlas and Blood Message. Several existing franchises also received updates or sequels, such as Mortal Shell II, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Lords of the Fallen 2. The event also featured announcements for new installments in the Gundam, Star Wars, and Attack on Titan series, alongside updates for games like Fortnite and Palworld.
'There is no world where it makes sense,' Warframe creative director says of Destiny 2's demise:…
Warframe creative director Rebb Ford stated that the discontinuation of Destiny 2 development is an unthinkable business decision. He emphasized that the business side of gaming should not overshadow creative vision, drawing parallels to Warframe's own history and its relationship with Bungie's legacy. Ford also touched upon past acquisition talks involving Sony and Leyou, Warframe's parent company.
Destiny 2 Ending New Content Is “Unthinkable,” Warframe Dev Says
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford expressed disbelief regarding Bungie's decision to end new content for Destiny 2, calling it "unthinkable" and a result of business decisions. While Destiny 2 will not go offline, Bungie is shifting focus to new projects like Marathon and is reportedly planning significant layoffs.
Warframe’s Jade Shadows: Constellations update launches June 17 with Sirius & Orion and Styanax Prime
Digital Extremes has announced that Warframe's Jade Shadows: Constellations update will launch on June 17, 2026. The update introduces the new dual-character Warframe Sirius & Orion, Styanax Prime, new Railjack missions, and various other additions including FSR3 and DLSS 4 support.
Warframe & Soulframe Dev Digital Extremes Heads to Summer Game Fest With New Reveals and Events
Digital Extremes is bringing multiple reveals and events to Summer Game Fest 2026 for its titles Warframe and Soulframe. The developer will showcase a new trailer for Soulframe and discuss Warframe's 13th anniversary content, including the upcoming narrative chapter Jade Shadows: Constellations. Additionally, there will be a physical pop-up shop and a themed cafe in Los Angeles.
Warframe’s Next Narrative Chapter, Jade Shadows: Constellations, Arrives Free June 17
Digital Extremes announced that Warframe's new narrative chapter, Jade Shadows: Constellations, will be released for free on June 17 across all platforms. The update introduces the 65th Warframe, Sirius & Orion, new Railjack missions on Uranus, and the Styanax Prime Access. Additionally, a fashion collaboration with ARK/8 and a new Mesa Heirloom cosmetic are planned.
Soulframe plans to add actual loot items, gear trading, new weapons, and totem updates in June
Digital Extremes is planning several updates for Soulframe in June, including the addition of fully crafted loot items with randomized modifiers, and the ability to trade items between players. The update will also revamp weapon crafting, introduce new weapons, and update the totem system with bonuses for courage, spirit, and grace.
Warframe’s next update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, is scheduled for mid-June
Digital Extremes announced that Warframe's next major content update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, will be released on June 17th. The update introduces two playable modes within a single Warframe, Sirius and Orion, and features new Railjack missions around Uranus. It also makes the Styanax Prime Warframe available and continues the narrative from the previous Jade Shadows Quest.
The next Warframe update lets you control two Warframes at once - but they keep fighting each other
Digital Extremes revealed details for the upcoming Warframe update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, launching June 17. The update introduces a new two-in-one Warframe pair, Sirius and Orion, who can be swapped between on the fly and feature unique abilities and a shared ultimate. The update also includes the Stayanax Prime Warframe and new Railjack missions.
Morning Gatherings and Events
The NYC Video Game Festival 2026 is set to feature a variety of inventive games. Additionally, Warframe's Pride 2026 event is offering discounted in-game cosmetics, and Hunt: Showdown is also mentioned.
Warframe Pride 2026 kicks off, and there are some dirt cheap cosmetics in it for you
Digital Extremes is celebrating Pride Month with in-game Warframe cosmetics available for a single credit, alongside a donation to Rainbow Railroad. New and returning Pride-themed items are available, and players can earn Twitch Drops by watching featured creators. A Kaithe plush toy is also available for pre-order, with net proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad.
Warframe leads join fans mourning Destiny 2: "There is no Warframe without the legacy of Bungie games"
Warframe's creative director Rebb Ford and design director Pablo Alonso have expressed sadness over the end of development for Destiny 2, acknowledging the legacy of Bungie's games. Despite Warframe predating Destiny, the two live-service looter-shooters have long been compared and shared players. Bungie has stated Destiny 2 will remain playable but will not receive further updates, leaving its future uncertain.
All The Winners From The 2026 Canadian Game Awards
The 2026 Canadian Game Awards celebrated excellence in the Canadian video game industry, with South of Midnight taking home Game of the Year and Best Art Direction. Digital Extremes was awarded Studio of the Year, while Victor Lucas received the Game Changer Award and Femme Gaming won the Community Award.
In this survival game by an ex-Dying Light developer, the Light is actually dying.
Dusklander, an isometric survival game developed by solo developer Bitrunner, has been officially announced. The game features a goth protagonist trapped in a nightmare world where light is a crucial survival resource. It incorporates permadeath with roguelite meta-progression and procedural generation, drawing inspiration from titles like Don't Starve and Valheim.
Soulframe update 14.5 brings a new weapon, a new Virtue consumable, and unified storage capacity
Soulframe's latest update, version 14.5, introduces a new Heavy Weapon called the Orst-III, which features unique properties and a single leveling path. The update also revamps the Virtue system with a new slider and introduces a unified storage system for all player items, with existing extra storage being converted.