Digital Extremes celebrated 11 years of TennoCon with its record-breaking community celebration today attended by thousands of guests and streamed live to millions of fans around the world. Join more than 85 million other players and embark on the road ahead for Warframe, starting with the full gameplay reveal for Warframe: Tau, the next Narrative Chapter that takes players to an all-new Star Chart, the Tau System, launching for free on all platforms this year. Soulframe also debuted a new gameplay demo as part of the TennoLive finale, revealing a new corrupted player progression path, a fishing mini-game, and the long-anticipated mount system.
Additional Warframe reveals from TennoCon’s TennoLive presentation for Warframe included a first look at a new noir detective Warframe, Brysko, who features an internal monologue voiced by Matthew Mercer (The Legend of Vox Machina, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth); Warframe ‘s first-ever card mini-game, Portau, based on the mechanics of poker; and a fall update titled Iceblade of Narin. Additionally, Digital Extremes unveiled Citrine Prime Access, a new take on Warframe’s free battle pass, Nightwave, titled Shockwave, hosted by Protoframe Amir (Volt), and the Mesa Heirloom Collection as well as an official collaboration with Fortnite in partnership with Epic Games.
Chart a course for a new chapter within the Warframe: Tau TennoCon 2026 trailer here
Turn inner pain into strength for a new path in the Soulframe TennoCon 2026 trailer here
“When we launched Warframe nearly 14 years ago, we never dreamed of what it truly could become,” said Rebecca Ford, Creative Director of Warframe. “With community at our side, our little passion project blossomed into something more, something meaningful beyond business metrics, beyond player count, beyond data and numbers. Now, we look beyond the stars at this next chapter, and we reach into our hearts with the deepest bow we could ever give to say ‘thank you’ to our community who have trusted us, respected us, and who have helped us shape this big little game into something more than we could have ever imagined. Warframe is for you, Tau is for you, and we are so excited to experience this journey with you together.”
Notable details revealed during Digital Extremes’ annual community celebration include:
WARFRAME: TAU (2026): Reach beyond the bounds of the Origin System in Warframe’s next major Narrative Chapter. Venture to a new Star Chart, the Tau System, and see what has become of it and the Sentient residents of Fornax and another yet-to-be-seen location…
- Main Quest, Tau: Take a trip to the Sentient ring city of Fornax, where Albrecht Entrati awaits the return of the Tenno. Here, the constant black rain and criminal faction in-fighting fuel the criminal underworld. Challenge The Hunra, voiced by Jonathan Bullock (Dynasty Warriors: Origins), a ruthless crime boss who rules the city through the production of an addicting substance, Bloom, and his deadly network of smugglers and enforcers, to uncover the truth of what has become of Tau.
- New Warframe, Brysko (feat. Matthew Mercer): Brought back to life by Albrecht Entrati, Brysko is a Sentient Warframe. Silent to the world, but alive in inner monologue, his creation was for but one mission: infiltrate The Hunra’s inner circle. Let fists fly with his signature new brass knuckles melee weapon, Rain & Shine, his explosive playing cards, and Exalted revolver magnum, the Corecracker.
- First Card Mini-Game, Portau: Play a risky hand and decide what’s worth betting with Portau, Warframe’s first playing card mini-game. Master the Sentient card game, iterating on the rules of poker with its own suite of Blooms, Cores, Moons, and Suns that is extremely popular in The Hunra’s gambling dens.
- New Enemy Faction / New Environment: Descend into the living Sentient metropolis of Fornax, haunted by its past and black rain, as a new mission environment comprising high-end casinos, grimy shipping docks, and dilapidated slums. Defend against the deadly Sentient faction, the Fornax Drowners, who have evolved differently than the Sentients encountered within the Origin System back home.
- New Original Music: Enter another dimension and somber trance with a new original noir trip-hop track, “View From the Top” sung by Canadian vocalist Jill Harris. This ethereal song of longing was first heard in the Warframe: Tau gameplay demo and will be available on most major music streaming platforms soon.
WARFRAME x FORTNITE COLLAB (AVAILABLE TODAY): In partnership with developer Epic Games, the surreal sci-fi world of Warframe ventures through a rift in the Void to join the world of Fortnite. Those who purchase an eligible item for Warframe on the Epic Games Store will earn the Excalibur skin in Fortnite as a gift-with-purchase. The in-game boyband On-lyne’s debut music track, PARTY OF YOUR LIFETIME, from Warframe: 1999 will also be available in Fortnite Festival for purchase for V-Bucks via the in-game store. For more information, please see the dedicated webpage on Epic Games’ website.
MESA HEIRLOOM COLLECTION (AVAILABLE TODAY): Mesa, the outcast vagabond, rides off into the sunset in style with a new Heirloom Collection of cosmetics available today with a fashionable, toggleable poncho primed for customizing.
AMIR’S SHOCKWAVE (AUGUST): Encounter a new kind of Warframe side story via a special Nightwave remix, hosted by the Protoframe Amir (Volt) for a collection of
Warframe: 1999-themed cosmetics. Return to the K.I.M. messaging system for a new mini-role-playing adventure called Fables & Frontiers with The Hex crew full of magic dice, formidable foes, and exclusive rewards, including a new song from the in-game boy band On-lyne: RUNNING LATE.
ICEBLADE OF NARIN & CITRINE PRIME ACCESS (FALL 2026): Digital Extremes’ Fall update this year will be Iceblade of Narin, introducing the female ice-themed 66th Warframe, a Banshee Warframe rework and deluxe skin, as well as a deluxe skin for Qorvex. Witness the luminous luster of Citrine Prime, the crystal bastion, reliving the golden age and style of the Orokin Empire alongside new Prime weapons and accessories. Tune in to the September Devstream, hosted in Seoul, South Korea, for more details.
TENNOVIP WORLD TOUR 2026 & TENNOCON 2027: The Warframe development team is returning to their global trek across our planet to connect with players everywhere in-person this year with events planned for South Korea, China, London, and Glasgow. TennoCon will also once again make its return to London, Ontario, Canada on July 16-17, 2027 for the acclaimed community event’s 12th year. Stay tuned to Warframe’s official website, forums, and social channels for more details soon.
SOULFRAME’S LATEST GAMEPLAY SHOWCASE: As a part of TennoCon’s finale presentation, Soulframe’s development team debuted a brand new gameplay demo showcasing the team’s latest progress for the upcoming fantasy action RPG adventure, showcasing a new Warsongs Fable which features a corrupted player progression path, a fishing mini-game, the long-anticipated mount system, and new performances from Ben Starr and Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33).
For a comprehensive rundown on Digital Extremes’ Warframe announcements, TennoCon giveaways, digital player rewards, and official merch, visit the official event website and Warframe news hub webpage, as well as keep an eye on our Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Twitter/X accounts.
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About Warframe
Warframe® has evolved the looter-shooter genre since its debut on PC in 2013, becoming a multi-generational game with more than 85+ million registered players across multiple console and mobile platforms. In this free sci-fi epic, players join an ancient class of warriors, the Tenno, and fight their way through an ever-expanding universe of over 18 planets and more than 60 Warframes, with four open worlds to discover. With unrivaled customization, an intriguing narrative, and one of the most welcoming communities in gaming, players can define their playstyle and become an unstoppable force with a squad. Warframe’s success has led to the creation of TennoCon, where thousands of fans descend upon the heart of Digital Extremes’ creative operations in London, Ontario, annually to discover the future of the game. For more information about Warframe, please visit: www.warframe.com.
About Soulframe
Soulframe® is an upcoming free-to-play open-world fantasy adventure from Digital Extremes and the imaginative minds behind the genre-defining Warframe®. Heavily influenced by themes of nature and restoration, Soulframe® promises a personal journey of discovery through a handcrafted world. Explore an ancient, broken land and inherit the courage, spirit, and grace of Ancestors to mend earthly flesh and heal its land from Ode’n reign. Players can sign up on the official game website for a chance to play an early test build of the game. For more information about Soulframe®, please visit: www.soulframe.com.
About Digital Extremes
Digital Extremes ranks among the world’s top video game development studios. Originating more than 30 years ago with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio develops its games using its proprietary Evolution Engine and has reached critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game Warframe®, supporting a global community of 85+ million registered players across all major gaming platforms. Alongside Warframe, which is in its 12th year of operation, Digital Extremes is currently developing Soulframe®. Based in London, Ontario, Digital Extremes has been named a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 15 consecutive years by MediaCorp Canada and was recognized with a 2025 lifetime achievement award of Corporate Icon by the London Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to community engagement and leadership. For more information about Digital Extremes and its products, visit www.digitalextremes.com.
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