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Gamers Are Fed Up With Broken Patches — Here’s What They Want Fixed
Players are expressing frustration with the current state of game patches, where updates often introduce more problems than they solve. There's a growing demand for greater accountability from developers and platform holders like Steam to implement mandatory testing and clear rollback procedures before patches are released to the public.
Warframe is changing its dreaded new game mode after only a day, and it finally seems alright
Digital Extremes is implementing significant changes to Warframe's new Follie's Hunt game mode just one day after its release, addressing player feedback regarding its difficulty and frustration. Updates will make the antagonist Follie vulnerable to damage, share crucial pickups among squads, and remove environmental hazards. These adjustments aim to improve the player experience while retaining the mode's intended horror elements.
Warframe Now Available for Nintendo Switch 2
Digital Extremes has released the free-to-play action game Warframe on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring visual and technical enhancements such as 1080p resolution at 60fps, DLSS support, and improved lighting. The game is also available on multiple other platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, as well as mobile devices. Players can log in to the Switch 2 version between March 25 and April 15 to receive the free Ambimanus Pack.
How to Get Follie in Warframe (Follie Farming Guide)
Digital Extremes announced that the Warframe update The Shadowgrapher will be released for Nintendo Switch and all other platforms on March 25th. The article also provides a guide on how to obtain the character Follie within the game.
Warframe now available on Nintendo Switch 2
Digital Extremes has announced that the free-to-play third-person shooter Warframe is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 as of March 25th. The new version leverages the console's hardware for improved visuals, resolution, and framerate, and includes mouse controls.
Warframe Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 as The Shadowgrapher Update Adds Follie and New Co-Op Mode
Warframe has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its latest free update, The Shadowgrapher, which introduces the new Warframe Follie and a survival horror-inspired co-op mode. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features technical upgrades including improved frame rate and resolution, and supports cross-platform play and save with all other platforms. This launch marks Warframe's availability on every major gaming platform after 13 years.
How to unlock The Guilty hardmode in Warframe Perita Rebellion
This guide explains how to unlock The Guilty, a new hardmode variant of the Perita Rebellion in Warframe's Shadowgrapher update. Players must reach the endgame, have access to Uriel, and have completed The Old Peace quest. The unlock process involves equipping Uriel, using a bow emote at the Lotus's pool in Sanctum Anatomica, which then activates The Guilty mode on the Perita Rebellion screen.
How to get Follie in Warframe
This guide explains how to acquire the new Warframe character, Follie, also known as The Shadowgrapher. Players can obtain Follie's parts by completing her signature mission, Follie's Hunt, which has a five percent chance to drop each component. Alternatively, Follie parts can be purchased using Atramentum currency earned in the mission, or Follie can be bought directly with Platinum.
Warframe Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – third-person action shooter upgraded for the new console
Digital Extremes has released a new launch trailer for Warframe on the Nintendo Switch 2, coinciding with the free "The Shadowgrapher" update. The upgraded version features improved performance, resolution, load times, and textures, along with Joy-Con mouse control support. The game also supports cross-platform play and save with PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile platforms.
Wake Up, Tenno – Warframe Launches Free for Nintendo Switch™ 2 Alongside The Shadowgrapher Update
Digital Extremes' free-to-play sci-fi epic Warframe is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, coinciding with the launch of the new "The Shadowgrapher" update. This update introduces the 64th Warframe, Follie, a new survival horror-inspired game mode called Follie's Hunt, and various cosmetic and quality-of-life improvements. The game now supports cross-platform play and save across all major platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, and both Nintendo Switch models.
Warframe now available for Switch 2
Digital Extremes has announced that the free-to-play online action game Warframe is now available on the Nintendo Switch. The game offers a cooperative multiplayer experience with a focus on combat and looting.
Warframe's Shadowgrapher update is out now, and Digital Extremes isn't scared of your penis drawings
Digital Extremes has released the Shadowgrapher update for Warframe. The update introduces a new character named Follie and new game modes. The developers also commented on user-generated content within the game.
"We've sportified Steam charts" according to Warframe boss, who sees gamers obsessing over player counts the way "baseball freaks" dig into batting averages
Warframe's creative director Rebecca Ford compares the obsession with Steam charts and player counts to sports fandom, noting how gamers "sportify" metrics like batting averages. She discusses how this discourse around live-service games is not new, drawing parallels to the music and film industries, and emphasizes that success is ultimately defined by the consumer.
Roadmaps and Plans
Digital Extremes discusses the upcoming Shadowgrapher update for Warframe and confirms plans for a Nintendo Switch version of the game. The interview also touches on future roadmaps and development plans for the popular title.
"It was clear to us we needed to get spookier" - how Warframe's next update started as Prop Hunt, but ended up survival horror
Warframe's upcoming update, The Shadowgrapher, introduces its first survival horror game mode, Folie's Hunt. Initially conceived as a Prop Hunt-style experience, the mode evolved significantly to incorporate horror elements, focusing on player vulnerability and an invincible killer clown. Developers Pablo Alonso and Megan Everett discussed the challenges of making a fast-paced sci-fi MMO scary and the iterative design process that led to the final concept.
'We've Sportified Steam Charts' — Warframe Creative Director Rebecca Ford Reveals How Digital Extremes Is Keeping the Live Service Dream Alive
Warframe Creative Director Rebecca Ford discusses Digital Extremes' focus on tracking player engagement through Steam charts and maintaining the live service model. She also touches on upcoming updates for the game and its version on the Nintendo Switch.
13 Years of Warframe: The Shadowgrapher Update, Nintendo Switch 2 Version, and Plenty More to Come
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford discusses the enduring appeal of the free-to-play action-RPG as it celebrates its 13th anniversary. The article also touches on the upcoming Shadowgrapher update and a potential Nintendo Switch version.
Warframe's Next Playable Character Is A Terrifying Rorschach Test That Will Hunt You In New Game Mode
Digital Extremes is releasing The Shadowgrapher update for Warframe on March 25, introducing the new playable Warframe Follie and a new asymmetrical horror game mode called Follie's Hunt. Follie is themed around Rorschach tests and uses ink-based abilities, while Follie's Hunt tasks players with restoring paint to easels while being hunted by Follie. The update also includes new cosmetics and features, and will be available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Warframe codes (March 2026) for boosters, glyphs, decorations, and more
This guide details active Warframe promotional codes that can be redeemed for in-game rewards such as cosmetics, boosters, and decorations. Players can redeem these codes through the in-game Market screen or via the official Warframe website. The article also lists numerous creator-specific glyph codes.
Women and LGBTQ+ Gamers Get the Worst of Online Toxicity. The Data Proves It.
Data indicates that women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black gamers, and Jewish gamers experience disproportionately high rates of identity-based harassment in online gaming environments. While AI moderation tools are improving, they struggle to address coordinated, multi-platform harassment campaigns, leading to players avoiding games and the industry losing diverse talent. Games like Final Fantasy XIV and Deep Rock Galactic are highlighted for fostering more inclusive communities through design and active community management.
