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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.
What is the exact release time of the Shadowgrapher update in Warframe?
The article provides information regarding the release time for the Shadowgrapher update in the game Warframe. The update is expected to be released soon.
Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Major New Titles Including Warframe, Disney Dreamlight Valley & More
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to receive major new titles including Disney Dreamlight Valley, Warframe, and Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Warframe will feature cross-platform play and saves, while Disney Dreamlight Valley offers improved performance. Several other games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, are also launching on the platform.
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.
Why Randomness Makes Your Game So Hard to Put Down
Randomness in games, often referred to as RNG, creates excitement and replay value by introducing unpredictable elements like random item drops, surprise events, and unexpected outcomes. This uncertainty keeps players engaged as they chase rare rewards and adapt to changing game conditions, making each play session potentially memorable and unique.
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.
WRUP: Plersky edition | Massively Overpowered
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Palia, Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2, Project Gorgon, Monster Hunter Wilds, Skate, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The article also includes a bonus question about favorite re-read books.
Warframe disables game invites amid sinister warnings of compromised accounts
Digital Extremes has temporarily disabled game invites in Warframe due to concerns about compromised accounts. The company assures players that no accounts have been compromised or data exposed, and the game remains safe to play.
Evening Safety Dance
Warframe players are being warned by Kotaku not to accept suspicious in-game invitations that could be malicious. Separately, a cryptographer is contesting a ban from RustSec over bug reporting practices.
Warframe prepares for a time-based season of Nightwave starting in April
Warframe is launching a new time-themed Nightwave season on April 8th, featuring challenges and rewards for players. The event will offer new cosmetics like skins, signas, syandanas, and armor sets, alongside in-game items such as weapon and warframe slots, Elemental Vices, and Umbra Forma.