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New Protoframes: Ryoku and Vena2026-05-01Wake into the dark for their guidance — behold Ryoku and Vena, our latest Protoframes charged with mentorship of fledgling stars. Learn all about how venerable stoicism of Ryoku is in stark contrast to Vena’s vengeful bloodlust in our Devstream 195 Overview, available now for your reading pleasure now.
Devstream 195 Overview2026-04-27With an explosive new animated short produced by The Line featuring music by ERRA, the Devstream crew revealed Jade Shadows: Constellations, coming to all platforms in June. The surprise sequel to our 2024 Stalker-focused update will include Sirius and Orion, plus all-new Protoframes for Garuda and Ash as well as fresh Railjack content and Dante Tytonis. We'll also be introducing five new Incarnons and implementing a slew of Quality of Life enhancements for the betterment of the Origin System. -- If you missed the stream, you'll definitely want to click through and catch up on the details with our full Overview — this one was a doozy!
Jade Shadows: Constellations2026-04-24***WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR JADE SHADOWS*** Our former "Unannounced 2026 Update" has been revealed as Jade Shadows: Constellations, a continuation of 2024's Jade Shadows featuring a new Quest that will once again put you in control of the Stalker as he navigates the complexities of fatherhood. Arriving via a high-octane animated short produced in collaboration with THE LINE and renowned metal band ERRA, this announcement also gave Tenno their first look at the Stalker's children, Orion and Sirius. If you missed it live during Devstream 195, you can check it out below: Which side will you choose? ORION OR… SIRIUS NEW PROTOFRAMES: VENA AN
Operation: Belly of the Beast Coming Soon2026-04-24Prepare to bring your Clan’s full strength to bear — Operation: Belly of the Beast returns May 4 at 2 p.m. ET and runs until June 1 at 2 p.m. ET. With new and returning Rewards up for grabs, this is your chance to step back into the fight and prepare for the road ahead in Jade Shadows: Constellations. What You Need To Know Operation: Belly of the Beast requires you to step into Stalker’s Lair — only those who have completed the Jade Shadows Quest after completing The New War Main Story Quest are permitted to do so. What You Need To Do While Operation: Belly of the Beast is live, players will have access to special nodes that allow them to tak
TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack and Merch Pack Coming Soon2026-04-24Whether you are looking for stunning in-game goodies or slick real world gear, there’s arguably no better way to showcase those exhilarating TennoCon 2026 vibes than with our official Digital Pack and Merch Pack — both of which release on May 4! TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack Contents Stoking the fires of excitement for this year’s show from home is easy thanks to our TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack! Be it dazzling Customizations or helpful in-game resources, this veritable grab bag of everything you will need to mark the occasion. Hunhullus Ephemera TennoCon 2026 Emote TennoCon 2026 Glyph TennoCon 2026 Sigil TennoCon 2026 Display Baro Relay Ticket 1x
Gauss Prime and Grendel Prime Now in Prime Resurgence!2026-04-16Gauss Prime Running when the sun comes up, with his life on the line, Gauss Prime has entered Prime Resurgence! Lightning’s living avatar frequently surges with enough power to blitz across landscapes in the blink of an eye — shattering his enemy’s resolve well before they have any hope of reacting. If speed is your game, then there’s arguably no better choice than Gauss Prime. Grendel Prime Every battlefield is but a veritable buffet for Grendel Prime’s rambunctious gullet — ever-devouring those foolish enough to not flee his sight. Any foe that ends up within his fathomless maw will only “escape” when he hurls them back at their allies as t
Devstream #195 - Unannounced 2026 Update!2026-04-14Devstream #195 - Unannounced 2026 Update! It’s time, Tenno. Join the Devstream crew on April 24th for Devstream #195 and experience the official world premiere of our Unannounced 2026 Update! What’s the Update name? What month will it arrive? What’s it all about?! You’ll learn it all. Get ready to expect the unexpected… Watch live from start to finish and earn yourself the following Twitch Drops: an Omni Forma (Built) and one Tauforged Archon Shard (Crimson, Azure, or Amber) per 30 minute claim time! See you at https://twitch.tv/warframe on Friday, April 24th at 2 PM ET! ** We’re back to having a \ouble Feature live-streaming day! Warframe De
Drifter Plushie Campaign2026-04-09Across timelines and through the Void, the Drifter steps into this reality with a softer side. The Drifter is making the jump to plushie form through our collaboration with Makeship, but we’ll need the support of 200 Tenno to make it happen! If you’re looking to add one of the Origin System’s familiar faces to your real life collection, make sure you visit Makeship’s campaign page and reserve yours today!
Nightwave: Time Tempests is Live!2026-04-08Nora’s back on the air, Tenno — and this time, she’s bending the rhythm of time. The signal is cutting through loud and clear with Nora’s Mix: Time Tempests, now live on all platforms! Step into a broadcast where past, present and future collide. Earn Rewards that echo across every timeline. Complete Weekly Acts to climb the ranks and unlock a new lineup of time-touched gear — featuring Rewards that wonderfully complement Protea Caladrius and Caliban Orfeo in particular. Keep up the tempo and stay on beat, Tenno! Rewards Include: 50x Nora's Mix: Time Tempests Cred Tempestuous Time in Action Glyph Bundle Melee Arcane Adapter Elfame Bow Skin 50
Voruna Prime Access Available Now2026-04-08Brutal, bestial and burnished in Orokin Gold, Voruna has pounced into Prime Access in search of satiation for her boundless bloodlust. She vaults into venery alongside her signature Prime Weapons and exclusive Prime Accessories. Witness her savagery for yourself in her Official Red Band Prime Access Trailer! ***NSFW warning: contains gore*** Take advantage of instant access and acquire the Prime items you want by selecting from the Weapons, Prime, Complete and Accessories Packs, depending on your platform and preferences. You can also earn Voruna Prime and her signature Prime Weapons in-game by collecting and cracking Void Relics! Voruna Prim
Operation: Atramentum is Live!2026-04-02The time to rally your allies is here, as Operation: Atramentum is live until April 23 at 11:30 a.m. ET! Earn utterly chilling Rewards like the Nitokh Statue, Pareidola Ephemera, Archimedean Diadem and plenty more before darkness consumes all. What You Need To Know Players must complete the Chains of Harrow Quest to access Follie’s Hunt located in the wreckage of the Vesper Relay on Venus. What You Need To Do While Operation: Atramentum is live, players can participate in two ways: Operation Variant of Follie’s Hunt (Venus) Nightmare Mode Missions Operation Variant of Follie’s Hunt (Venus) Similar to previous Operations, Follie’s Hunt on the
The Shadowgrapher Official Soundtrack2026-04-01Moody melodies and breathy ballads have come to define the skin-tingling songs featured in our latest update, The Shadowgrapher. Once again, we've made these tracks available for you to enjoy at any time with an Official Soundtrack release! The Shadowgrapher Official Soundtrack is now available on all major streaming platforms! Produced in-house by the Warframe Sound Team (whose ever-growing discography never fails to impress), this latest collection includes the whispery "DRIP" first heard during the premiere of The Shadowgrapher Official Gameplay Trailer. You'll also find combat music and other ambient sounds that helped bring our latest Wa
Leap of the Lotus 2026!2026-04-01Now until April 15 at 11 a.m. ET, celebrate the season with a limited-time collection of festive Customizations. Whether you’re a veteran Tenno or just beginning your journey, seasonal events like Leap of the Lotus are a chance to jump right in and bring a basketful of real-world celebration into your Arsenal. Springtime Offerings Hop over to the market and place these returning seasonal favorites into your basket: Lepus Headgear: Adorn your Warframe with these iconic bunny ears, available for 5,000 Credits. Easter Color Palette: Customize your Arsenal with vibrant pastel hues for just 1 Credit! Spring Step Ephemera: Leave a trail of colorful
Devstream 194 Overview2026-03-30Amid fun and games at PAX East, we revealed plenty of new content coming to Warframe during our latest Devstream, including Deluxe Skins for Dante and Baruuk, a red band trailer for Voruna Prime Access, Mesa Heirloom and more. We also teased the audience with some tantalizing Soulframe clips and a brief mention of Warframe's next update coming to you this summer!
Voruna Prime Access2026-03-28Brutal, bestial and burnished in Orokin Gold, Voruna pounces into Prime Access on April 8 in search of satiation for her boundless bloodlust. She vaults into venery alongside her signature Prime Weapons and exclusive Prime Accessories. Witness her savagery for yourself in her Official Red Band Prime Access Trailer! ***NSFW warning: contains gore*** Take advantage of instant access and acquire the Prime items you want by selecting from the Weapons, Prime, Complete and Accessories Packs, depending on your platform and preferences. You can also earn Voruna Prime and her signature Prime Weapons in-game by collecting and cracking Void Relics! Voru
TennoGen Shadowgrapher Available Now2026-03-26From the canvas to the Origin System, a new wave of Customizations created by our wonderful community has landed alongside The Shadowgrapher. TennoGen Shadowgrapher brings together bold ideas, striking silhouettes and meticulous details from talented Tenno artists across the Warframe community. The amazing artists who contribute to the TennoGen program never disappoint, and we're proud to bring you their latest and greatest as part of The Shadowgrapher update. Enjoy! Find them in the TennoGen store today!
The Shadowgrapher Market Bundles2026-03-25The Shadowgrapher is now available, bringing with it a plethora of new Bundles and Collections that offer instant access to an ink-redible Warframe, the hottest Customizations and more. Whether you're hyped to wield Follie and her surreal Abilities,or explore the splattered secrets of the Vesper Relay with Gauss Moto and Grendel Turbis, this latest round of bundled items has exactly what you need. See below for a full list of included items: The Shadowgrapher Bundle Follie Warframe Enkaus Rifle Follie Sfumato Helmet Tempera Amp Skin Follie's Balloon Decoration (Gifting Bonus) 170 Platinum https://store.steampowered.com/app/4447640/Warframe_Th
The Shadowgrapher Available Now2026-03-25We've been busy applying the finishing touches to The Shadowgrapher, and are proud to announce that Warframe's first standalone update of 2026 has officially landed on all platforms! Journey to the ruins of the Vesper Relay and investigate a mysterious painting to uncover the story of our latest Warframe, the inkblot-based Follie. Survive a frightful hunt with your Squadmates in an exhilarating new game mode, witness the next evolution of Gauss and Grendel and enjoy a plethora of expansions and quality-of-life improvements designed to enhance the Warframe experience for new Tenno and veterans alike. Once the ink has dried, you can look forwar
Nova Prime and Trinity Prime enter Prime Resurgence2026-03-19Harness antimatter power or rejuvenate those in need with Prime Resurgence! Add Nova Prime and Trinity Prime, along with their signature Weapons and Accessories, to your Arsenal instantly with Regal Aya. Nova Prime Mastery over antimatter is to control the very fabric of the universe, which is precisely why Nova Prime can unleash nigh-unfathomable levels of devastation. That subatomic power makes her ideal for crowd control and amplifying the offensive capabilities of her allies. Fancy the unpredictable? Then Nova Prime might be the Warframe you’re looking for. Trinity Prime Those yearning for a restorative touch would do well to consider Tri
Devstream #1942026-03-18We’re returning to PAX East!! LIVE from the Main Stage, it’s Warframe Devstream #194! We want YOU to join us to help shape the next major Warframe Update. Rebecca Ford & Megan Everett are joined on stage with very special guests: Amelia Tyler (voice of Eleanor) and Rocco Botte (of Mega64), as they team up and face-off in a series of Warframe challenges!The Teachers, Rebecca and Megan, will guide their Students, Amelia and Rocco, to fight for team points awarded by YOU, the audience, to claim victory and have their respective teams content added in the next major Warframe Update. And that’s not all… don’t miss some sneaky Soulframe reveals, th