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Warframe’s Next Narrative Chapter, Jade Shadows: Constellations, Arrives Free June 17
Digital Extremes announced that Warframe's new narrative chapter, Jade Shadows: Constellations, will be released for free on June 17 across all platforms. The update introduces the 65th Warframe, Sirius & Orion, new Railjack missions on Uranus, and the Styanax Prime Access. Additionally, a fashion collaboration with ARK/8 and a new Mesa Heirloom cosmetic are planned.
Warframe’s next update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, is scheduled for mid-June
Digital Extremes announced that Warframe's next major content update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, will be released on June 17th. The update introduces two playable modes within a single Warframe, Sirius and Orion, and features new Railjack missions around Uranus. It also makes the Styanax Prime Warframe available and continues the narrative from the previous Jade Shadows Quest.
The next Warframe update lets you control two Warframes at once - but they keep fighting each other
Digital Extremes revealed details for the upcoming Warframe update, Jade Shadows: Constellations, launching June 17. The update introduces a new two-in-one Warframe pair, Sirius and Orion, who can be swapped between on the fly and feature unique abilities and a shared ultimate. The update also includes the Stayanax Prime Warframe and new Railjack missions.
Morning Gatherings and Events
The NYC Video Game Festival 2026 is set to feature a variety of inventive games. Additionally, Warframe's Pride 2026 event is offering discounted in-game cosmetics, and Hunt: Showdown is also mentioned.
Warframe Pride 2026 kicks off, and there are some dirt cheap cosmetics in it for you
Digital Extremes is celebrating Pride Month with in-game Warframe cosmetics available for a single credit, alongside a donation to Rainbow Railroad. New and returning Pride-themed items are available, and players can earn Twitch Drops by watching featured creators. A Kaithe plush toy is also available for pre-order, with net proceeds going to Rainbow Railroad.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
Vague Patch Notes: You cannot balance an MMO for fun
This article argues that 'fun' cannot be directly balanced in Massively Multiplayer Online games, as it is a subjective and vague concept. While numbers and rewards can be tweaked, true fun is personal and cannot be universally achieved through game design adjustments. The author uses examples from World of Warcraft and other MMOs to illustrate the complexities of balancing player enjoyment with game mechanics.
Destiny 2 devs "confident the servers won't crash" for its final update, though the players planning a huge rally to say goodbye to the MMO might have other plans
Bungie is confident that Destiny 2's servers will remain stable for the game's final update on June 9, despite a history of crashes with previous content releases. Players are planning a large in-game rally to commemorate the end of active development after nine years, with some jokingly challenging the developers' confidence in server stability. The studio has confirmed that active development is ceasing, with the game moving to a static event rotation.
Tencent Games Spotlights Future Player Experiences with 45 Major Updates at SPARK 2026
Tencent Games revealed 45 major updates at its SPARK 2026 conference, focusing on development, publishing, and investments. The event highlighted new IP collaborations, cross-platform experiences, and technological innovations across various titles including League of Legends, Arena Breakout: Infinite, Arma Reforger, and CONTROL Resonant. Updates also covered new game launches, expansions, and collaborations with brands like Persona 5 Royal and Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute.
Warframe leads join fans mourning Destiny 2: "There is no Warframe without the legacy of Bungie games"
Warframe's creative director Rebb Ford and design director Pablo Alonso have expressed sadness over the end of development for Destiny 2, acknowledging the legacy of Bungie's games. Despite Warframe predating Destiny, the two live-service looter-shooters have long been compared and shared players. Bungie has stated Destiny 2 will remain playable but will not receive further updates, leaving its future uncertain.
Destiny and Warframe Fans Spent a Decade Competing With Each Other — Now They’re United in Saying Goodbye
The long-standing friendly rivalry between players of Destiny and Warframe is coming to an end. Both communities are now looking for ways to commemorate and say goodbye to this decade-long competition.
The Daily Grind: Do you ship any NPCs in MMORPGs?
This article discusses the concept of 'shipping' NPCs in MMORPGs, where players develop romantic or close relationships between non-player characters. Games like Palia allow players to facilitate these relationships, while titles such as World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2 offer rich NPC narratives that lend themselves to player-driven shipping.
Warframe of Mind: The big guide to picking a frame – Vauban, Nova, Nekros
This guide focuses on three Warframe characters: Vauban, Nova, and Nekros, detailing their strengths and weaknesses. Vauban excels at defensive point-holding with traps, Nova is highly mobile and effective for mobile objectives, and Nekros is a strong farming frame with minion-summoning capabilities. The article emphasizes that older Warframes remain relevant and useful with proper builds.
Vague Patch Notes: Do you guys not make friends?
This opinion piece discusses the historical practice of account sharing in older MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XI and EverQuest, arguing that it stemmed from a need for community and friendship. The author contends that while online interactions can be challenging, MMORPGs provide unique opportunities for players to form meaningful connections and shared experiences, even if it requires effort.
In this survival game by an ex-Dying Light developer, the Light is actually dying.
Dusklander, an isometric survival game developed by solo developer Bitrunner, has been officially announced. The game features a goth protagonist trapped in a nightmare world where light is a crucial survival resource. It incorporates permadeath with roguelite meta-progression and procedural generation, drawing inspiration from titles like Don't Starve and Valheim.
Ares: The Iron Vanguard Launches Global Early Preview - GameHaunt
Ares: The Iron Vanguard has launched its global early preview on PC, offering free access until May 27, 2026. This sci-fi action RPG from Com2uS Holdings has been rebuilt for Western markets, shifting its focus from its Korean MMORPG origins to a more prominent single-player story experience. The game features a unique four-class suit swap system for combat and offers solo play, co-op raids, and PvP arenas as endgame content.
Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases Return This Summer with a Sizzling Display of Updates and Reveals
The Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases will return on June 4th, ahead of Summer Game Fest, to reveal updates and news for various indie titles. The Latin American Games Showcase will feature 80 titles including Shade Protocol and Colorbound, while the Women-Led Games Showcase will highlight games like Soulframe and We Were Here Tomorrow, hosted by Briana White, Rebecca Ford, and Megan Everett.
MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
WRUP: The context of this is that something very good happened to Guillaume but at Etienne’s expense edition
This article is a weekly roundup of what games the Massively OP community and staff are playing, featuring a bonus question about car preferences in video games. Contributors discuss their weekend gaming plans across various titles including Star Wars Galaxies Legends, Guild Wars 2, The Division 2, and Final Fantasy XIV, while also sharing their favorite types of cars in games, ranging from vintage to sports models.
Warframe of Mind: The big guide to picking a frame – Frost, Saryn, Banshee
This guide discusses the Warframe characters Frost, Saryn, and Banshee, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses in the current game meta. Frost is presented as a defensive frame whose utility is diminished by the game's shift towards offense, while Saryn is highlighted as a strong damage-over-time frame that remains relevant. Banshee is described as a frame whose stealth-focused abilities are largely obviated by the game's design, making her less compelling in most scenarios.