Warframe
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Gambling, noir detectives, and urinating robots: Warframe's long-awaited Tau update is unlike anything I could…Warframe's upcoming Tau update, revealed at TennoCon, will introduce a noir detective story set in the grim, addiction-racked undercity of Fornax. The update, slated for late 2026, features a new warframe named Brysko, voiced by Matt Mercer, and adds a new star chart for the Tau system with explorable planets and new gameplay mechanics including gambling minigames. A smaller update, 'Iceblade of Narin', is scheduled for Fall.- TennoCon 2027 will celebrate Warframe and Soulframe July 16 and 17 next yearDigital Extremes has announced that TennoCon 2027, celebrating both Warframe and Soulframe, will take place on July 16th and 17th, 2027, in London, Ontario, Canada. Tickets will go on sale next year, giving fans ample time to plan for the event, which will also be livestreamed globally.
Warframe's next step is its biggest ever, for the developers and players alikeDigital Extremes has revealed major new content for Warframe at TennoCon 2026, focusing on the long-awaited expansion to the Tau system. The update introduces new gameplay mechanics, characters like Brysko, and a narrative shift towards a detective-style story on an alien world, marking a significant evolution for the decade-old live-service game.
Digital Extremes Reveals the Future of Warframe and Soulframe Alongside Millions of Players at Annual TennoCon CelebrationDigital Extremes celebrated TennoCon 2026 by revealing major updates for Warframe and Soulframe. Warframe: Tau, the next narrative chapter, will launch this year, introducing a new Star Chart in the Tau System. Soulframe also showcased new gameplay, including a corrupted player progression path, fishing, and mounts. The event also featured new Warframes, mini-games, and a collaboration with Fortnite.
Digital Extremes reveals Warframe's future in a stunning look at what awaits us on TauDigital Extremes revealed future content for Warframe at TennoCon 2026, including the 'Tau' expansion set to launch later this year. This expansion will introduce a new system, a noir-themed quest in the Fornax location, a new Warframe voiced by Matt Mercer, and a card-based mini-game called Portau. Additionally, an update called 'Iceblade of Narin' is planned for Fall, featuring a new ice-based Warframe and a rework for Banshee.
Warframe's next major update blends Blade Runner, The Sopranos, and film noir in a whole new solar system, coming later this yearDigital Extremes revealed Warframe: Tau, a major update for their sci-fi MMO, inspired by Blade Runner and The Sopranos, focusing on themes of addiction and exploitation. The update introduces a new solar system, a detective Warframe voiced by Matthew Mercer, and new gameplay mechanics including a card mini-game. Creative director Rebecca Ford stated the narrative aims to explore the complexities of addiction and circumstance, drawing from real-world experiences of the development team.
Digital Extremes finally reveal Warframe: Tau, the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited second solar system, and it's a gruesome place indeedDigital Extremes has revealed Warframe: Tau, a new solar system for the sci-fi shooter, featuring a grim, noir-themed city hub called Fornax and a new detective-like Warframe named Brysko. The expansion, launching this year, introduces themes of addiction and gambling, with players needing to progress through the existing game to access it. Additional updates include a new ice-themed Warframe and a rework for Banshee.- TennoCon 2026: Running down the big reveals for Warframe and Soulframe at today’s TennoLiveTennoCon 2026 featured major reveals for Warframe and Soulframe, including new mounts, bosses, and Fables for Soulframe, and Heirloom Mesa, new Prime weapons, and a collaboration with Fortnite for Warframe. Future updates include the 'Iceblade of Narin' expansion for Warframe, introducing a new Warframe, locations like Tau, and a Chimera Warframe named Brysko voiced by Matthew Mercer.
- TennoCon 2026: Everything Announced at the Warframe and Soulframe Fan EventTennoCon 2026 showcased new announcements for both Warframe and Soulframe. The event provided the latest news and trailers for both titles, highlighting upcoming content and developments.
Warframe lead Rebecca Ford says Destiny 2's death is "horrible news" for everyone: "Not the first time it's happened, and it'll happen again"Warframe's creative director Rebecca Ford expressed concern over the halt of active development for Destiny 2, viewing it as a negative sign for the live-service game industry. She highlighted how business decisions can override developer passion, even for established titles. Ford also touched upon the broader industry anxieties surrounding layoffs and studio closures, referencing the impact on games like The Elder Scrolls 6.
TennoCon 2026's demo is the "darkest Soulframe has ever been," but perhaps the most intriguing, tooDigital Extremes showcased a new demo for their upcoming fantasy MMORPG, Soulframe, at TennoCon 2026. The demo, described as the "darkest Soulframe has ever been," featured new mechanics like mounts, fishing, and a new class called Vadagar. The game is currently in a closed alpha, with sign-ups available for permanent access until the end of the TennoCon event.
Digital Extremes Announces New Soulframe Fable Quest Arriving This Fall Featuring Ben Starr as Tempest Bayor During Devstream Panel at 11th Annual TennoConDigital Extremes announced new details for its upcoming fantasy action RPG, Soulframe, during its annual TennoCon event. The "Warsongs Fable" quest, featuring voice actor Ben Starr as the antagonist Tempest Bayor, will arrive this Fall. Players can gain access to Soulframe Preludes by signing up on the official website by July 12. The update also revealed a new fishing mini-game, a corrupted progression path, a new boss fight, and confirmed that mounts are coming to the game this year.- TennoCon 2026: Soulframe reopens its prelude doors for all who sign up by SundayDigital Extremes is reopening prelude access for its upcoming MMORPG, Soulframe, to anyone who signs up by Sunday, July 12th. This grants players access to the game's current content, including features announced at TennoCon 2026 like weather, mounts, and fishing, until its wider public launch. Those who miss the deadline will have to wait for weekly access raffles.
Soulframe gets a massive info drop at Tennocon Live, including new bosses, mounts and Ben StarrDigital Extremes provided a significant update on their upcoming free-to-play fantasy action RPG, Soulframe, during TennoCon. New details revealed include upcoming bosses like Mendicant Reinbreaker, mounts, a fishing mini-game, and a corrupted progression path called the Vadagar Pact. Actor Ben Starr will voice the antagonist Tempest Bayor, and players can gain permanent access to Soulframe Preludes by signing up on the official website by July 12.
Fantasy action-RPG Soulframe is open to all players for a limited time, with a new dark progression path, wolf mounts, and a Warsongs origin quest on the waySoulframe, the fantasy action-RPG from Digital Extremes, is offering an open sign-up period until July 12th, allowing players to experience its new Vadagar progression path, wolf mounts, and Warsongs origin quest. This new progression system transforms characters into a whipsword-wielding, goop-manipulating warrior, offering a different perspective on the game's world. The developers are also emphasizing a non-violent approach to gameplay, including "vegan fishing" and freeing enslaved creatures.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, including Digital Extremes' annual Tennocon event for Warframe and Soulframe, and attempts at mastering the higher difficulties of Endless Legend. Other titles mentioned include a secret review game, Esoteric Ebb, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the turn-based strategy game Frosthaven, with discussions on its complex card system.
Kuva weapon tier list - WarframeThis guide provides a subjective tier list for Kuva weapons in Warframe, ranking them based on their specific use cases and effectiveness. The list categorizes weapons into S, A, B, and C tiers, with notable mentions for Kuva Nukor, Kuva Sobek, and Kuva Bramma in the S-tier. The author emphasizes that personal experimentation and build discovery are encouraged, as the list is based on individual playstyle preferences.
How to unlock Steel Path mode in WarframeThis guide explains how to unlock the Steel Path mode in Warframe, which offers increased difficulty and better loot. To access Steel Path, players must complete nearly all nodes on the standard Star Chart, excluding specific assassination and Ascension missions, and all content prior to The New War story mission.- Warframe of Mind: In praise of Warframe’s optimistic nihilismThis article discusses the concept of 'optimistic nihilism' as presented in the game Warframe. It argues that despite the game's bleak and broken universe, where true salvation is impossible, the narrative encourages players to find meaning and make positive impacts in smaller ways. This message of finding love and caring for others in a chaotic world is presented as a palliative response to real-world awfulness.
5 Live Service Games to Quit in 2026 | TAGThis article provides a framework for players to quit live service games they no longer enjoy, arguing that obligation and FOMO should not dictate continued play. It identifies five specific games—Destiny 2, Diablo 4 seasonal, Warframe, Lost Ark, and older MMOs—as candidates for quitting in 2026, and offers a step-by-step guide to breaking free from the cycle of retention-engineered gameplay.