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Soulframe elaborates on what ‘Open Preludes’ actually means and its ‘ambitious’ Preludes 17
Digital Extremes has clarified the meaning of 'Open Preludes' for their upcoming MMO Soulframe, stating that it will remove the need for invitation codes, allowing anyone on PC to sign up and play. The update also detailed upcoming features for Prelude 17, including mounted wolf companions, new weapons, armor, runes, and reworked world events.
Soulframe announces plans to enter an open testing phase as it readies its next pre-alpha build
Digital Extremes announced that Soulframe will soon enter an open testing phase for PC players, removing the need for invitations. This move follows 16 'Preludes' updates and will be discussed further during a developer livestream on October 30th, which will also detail the upcoming Preludes 17: The Veillands update.
All Epoch Operation: Taubound rewards in Warframe
The Epoch Operation Taubound event in Warframe offers numerous new rewards, including armor sets, cosmetic items, and unique titles. Players can also acquire returning items and various currencies like Kuva and Endo. The event also allows for the purchase of specific Arcanes.
Vague Patch Notes: The business models of MMO expansion bundling
This article analyzes the evolving business models of MMO expansion bundling, contrasting traditional retail expansions with newer, piecemeal approaches. It examines how separating content like new races or classes from core area updates can benefit players and developers, but also discusses potential drawbacks such as a focus on selling individual items over cohesive content.
How to play the Prologue to Tau quest in Warframe
This guide explains how to access the Prologue to Tau quest in Warframe, an endgame mission requiring completion of "The Old Peace" and "The Hex" story quests. Players can find the quest in their ship's Codex under the "Prologue Quest and Chapters" section. Completing the quest rewards the "Taubound Honoria" and unlocks the "Epoch Operation: Taubound."
What is the exact launch time of Epoch Operation: Taubound in Warframe?
The Epoch Operation: Taubound community event in Warframe is set to launch on October 15th at 8 AM PT, 10 AM CT, and 11 AM ET. This limited-time event, running until November 17th, serves as a prelude to reaching Tau and involves players catching up with Albrecht Entrati. Completion of 'Vor's Prize' is required to start the event, though it will be accessible to all players regardless of planet progression during its run.
What are Legendary Cores in Warframe?
Legendary Cores in Warframe are rare, valuable consumables that fully rank up a Mod without requiring Endo or Credits, particularly useful for Primed Mods. They can be obtained through extremely rare drops from Sorties and Archon Hunts, Baro Ki'Teer's Void Surplus, completing Legendary Mastery Rank levels, event rewards, or by purchasing from other players.
Warframe Sets Course for a Distant Star System in Epoch Operation: Taubound
Digital Extremes is launching a new community event for Warframe called Epoch Operation: Taubound on October 15, which will rally players worldwide to fuel a trip to the distant Star System, Tau. The event, running until November 17, will feature missions on Eris to gather Moonflesh to power the Sentient Mothership, Praghasa, with rewards including new Armor Sets and cosmetics. The update also introduces Prologue to Tau, a new single-player quest, and a new Infested boss fight for Xbox players.
How to get Riven Splicers in Warframe
This guide explains how to obtain Riven Splicers in Warframe, a new item introduced in update 44.1.0 that allows for combining normally incompatible Riven traits. Riven Splicers are earned by completing The Icebind, a six-player mode accessible after completing specific quests and requiring players to invite their own squad.
The Icebind feels like "Warframe 2014" in all the best ways, and now you can finally play it
Digital Extremes has released The Icebind, a new six-player cooperative mode for Warframe, which aims to provide a challenging experience reminiscent of the game's early days. Community Director Megan Everett clarified that The Icebind is not a raid but a mode designed for coordinated squads, addressing player requests for more challenging content. The mode currently requires a full six-player group and features performance-based loot, with plans to potentially support smaller squads in the future.
Soulframe’s latest patch applies wolfpup fixes and lets players allocate their pup’s stats
Soulframe's latest patch introduces significant updates to the wolfpup companion, allowing players to directly allocate its stats and granting auras new virtues. All wolfpup stats have been reset to accommodate these changes, with respec options planned for the future. The patch also enhances rare chest loot and improves rare resource farming.
Warframe of Mind: The big guide to picking a frame – Nidus, Octavia, Harrow
This guide provides an in-depth look at three Warframe characters: Nidus, Octavia, and Harrow. Nidus is highlighted for his evolving Infestation-based abilities and flexibility, Octavia for her unique rhythm-based gameplay and powerful buffs, and Harrow for his high-risk, high-reward "battle cleric" playstyle that rewards aggressive engagement.
Warframe’s Iceblade of Narin is live now
Warframe's latest update, Iceblade of Narin, introduces the new eponymous Warframe, which can be unlocked by defeating new Kuva-themed Eximus enemies on the Zariman. The update also includes a Banshee rework, new deluxe skins, Riven changes, and the addition of Citrine Prime. Future content includes the Glacial Defiance mission and a prelude to reaching Tau.
How Riven trait locking works in Warframe
This guide explains the new trait locking system for Riven Mods in Warframe, a feature that allows players to lock a single stat while rerolling others. The system ensures that the number of traits on a Riven Mod remains consistent during the reroll process, provided a trait is locked.
Warframe's Iceblade of Narin update "represents how Digital Extremes has evolved"
Digital Extremes has released the Iceblade of Narin update for Warframe, introducing a new ice-themed Warframe and revisiting locations from The War Within. Community Director Megan Everett highlighted how Narin represents the evolution of the studio's Warframe design, offering a more poetic and visually advanced take on the ice element compared to the original Frost Warframe. The update also includes new zones and enemies, with the Glacial Defiance mode delayed slightly for polishing.
How to get Narin in Warframe
This guide explains how to acquire the new ice-themed Warframe, Narin, in Digital Extremes' free-to-play action game, Warframe. Players can obtain Narin's parts from Zariman drop tables or by trading Entropic Kuva for blueprints. Alternatively, Narin can be purchased directly from the in-game Market.
PSA: Warframe will hand out free a Banshee frame from September 23 through October 7
Digital Extremes is offering players a free Banshee Warframe and a built Forma in Warframe by simply logging into the game between September 23rd and October 7th. This promotion coincides with a significant revamp of the sonic Warframe, enhancing her damage output, survivability, and overall usability.
New Soulframe update brings the world to life with adorable wolf pups, fishing, and weather
The latest Soulframe update, Preludes 16: Of Hook and Hound, introduces several new features aimed at making the world feel more alive, including a dynamic weather system, fishing, and a trainable wolf pup companion. Digital Extremes CEO Steve Sinclair highlighted the success of the weather system, drawing comparisons to Red Dead Redemption 2, and emphasized the addition of more casual, MMO-light activities alongside core combat improvements. The update also brings new gear, weapon upgrade paths, and combat tweaks, with the game currently in an alpha test accessible via Founders packs.
Warframe of Mind: The big guide to picking a frame – Nezha, Inaros, Titania
This guide explores three Warframe characters: Nezha, Inaros, and Titania, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and unique playstyles. Nezha is noted for his popularity and status effects, Inaros for his immortal mummy-like design, and Titania for her powerful flying form. The article also touches on the evolution of Warframe design philosophy.
Soulframe is already nailing down its storytelling formula with Preludes 16
Digital Extremes' upcoming fantasy game Soulframe is impressing with its narrative potential, as seen in its latest Preludes pre-alpha update. The update focuses on 'Warsongs,' major story drops that flesh out the main character, the Envoy, through gameplay sequences that shift between multiple perspectives, including playable sections as the Envoy's mother and even a beaver. While combat and progression systems are still in early development, the game's storytelling, visuals, and music have generated significant interest.
