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Warframe's next major update blends Blade Runner, The Sopranos, and film noir in a whole new solar system, coming later this year
Digital 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 indeed
Digital 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 TennoLive
TennoCon 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 Event
TennoCon 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, too
Digital 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 TennoCon
Digital 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 Sunday
Digital 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 Starr
Digital 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 way
Soulframe, 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.
WRUP: Welcome to Gleepgurp’s Annual Whatever Awards edition
This installment of Gleepgurp's annual awards features host Feldon Snurch complaining about his long-term contract and the bizarre award categories. Staff and community members share their weekend gaming plans, including Pokemon Go, Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, Warframe, and Crimson Desert, while also discussing hobbies they wish they had pursued.
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 - Warframe
This 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 Warframe
This 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 nihilism
This 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 | TAG
This 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.
Massively Uplifting: Digital Extremes’ culture of charity goes far beyond TennoCon
Digital Extremes, the developer behind Warframe, has a deeply ingrained culture of charity that extends far beyond its annual TennoCon event. The studio and its employees consistently engage in year-round philanthropic efforts, supporting various causes through direct donations, fundraising, and volunteer work. This commitment to community and charity is highlighted through initiatives like TennoCon's ticket proceeds, partnerships with organizations such as Make-A-Wish and CMHA Thames Valley, and ongoing support for causes like men's mental health and cancer research.
The Stream Team: Pre-TennoCon 2026 hype in Warframe
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie and Eliot Lefebvre are discussing Warframe and building hype for TennoCon 2026. They will be speculating on upcoming announcements and discussing their favorite 'frames during a live stream on July 6th, 2026.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
Live Service Games for Busy Adults: The 2026 Ranking | TAG
This article ranks live service games based on their suitability for players with limited time, evaluating factors like return friendliness, session flexibility, FOMO pressure, and catch-up cost. Deep Rock Galactic and Helldivers 2 are highlighted as the most casual-friendly options, while games like Destiny 2 and ranked Apex Legends are deemed unsuitable for adult schedules due to their punishing nature for irregular play and aggressive battle pass systems.