Warframe

Warframe

Digital Extremes

activeReleased Mar 25, 2013steam

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Year 14

Mar 25, 2026 - Nov 10, 2026

285 changes

Jade Shadows: Constellations launched on June 17, extending the Stalker’s story and introducing Sirius & Orion, Warframe’s first dual Warframe. The Shadowgrapher and Iceblade of Narin added further roster and mission content, while The Icebind delivered a six-player challenge after its initial delay.

  • Constellations: The cinematic sequel introduced Ryoku and Vena and opened Uranus Proxima, with Railjack missions accessible without owning a Railjack. Sirius & Orion shared one Arsenal slot and wielded the Pride and Wrath scythes. Ballistica, Destreza, Obex, Stug and Vectis gained Incarnon versions, and Nidus received health and ability improvements.
  • Follie and Narin: The Shadowgrapher added Follie, her deployable Sketchbook art and Follie’s Hunt, where squads completed canvases while avoiding an invulnerable pursuer. Iceblade of Narin added the ice-themed sword dancer, Entropic Eximus and the Yuvan Peak social hub; Banshee’s rework arrived with a free login reward.
  • Prime Access: Voruna Prime arrived with Perigale Prime and Sarofang Prime; Styanax Prime brought Afentis Prime and Athodai Prime; Citrine Prime brought Steflos Prime and Corufell Prime.
  • The Icebind: The mode released on October 7 after the planned Glacial Defiance release was delayed and renamed. Six-player squads faced level-999+ enemies, randomized Binds and cooperative side objectives, with guaranteed Riven Splicer rewards.
  • Amir’s Shockwave: The Nightwave Mix added 1999-themed rewards. Separately, Fables & Frontiers: Running Late became a permanent six-day KIM narrative adventure, gated by The Hex finale, Syndicate rank and the player’s relationship with Amir.
  • Road to Tau: Epoch Operation: Taubound and a permanent Tau Prologue were announced. October’s Warframe: Tau preview targeted December and revealed Brysko, Fornax, Perita and Chimera customizations.

Year 13

Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 25, 2026

367 changes

The Old Peace released as a free update on December 10, 2025, adding a cinematic quest about the Orokin and Sentients, the demon-commanding Warframe Uriel, and two substantial mission modes. The Vallis Undermind and Isleweaver supplied additional Warframes and adventures, while Warframe also reached Android.

  • The Old Peace: The quest revisited memories of The Old War and introduced Adis and The Devil’s Triad. Marie, Lyon and Roathe supplied vendor services and new relationships through GIM, while the Operator/Drifter Remaster revised faces, hair and other customization options.
  • Missions and progression: The Descendia added a weekly, 21-floor challenge, and The Perita Rebellion used 12-minute objective runs. Its resources fed the Tauron Focus expansion and new Tauron Strikes. Honoria introduced achievement-based player titles, and Vinquibus combined primary and melee slots in a new Bayonet weapon type.
  • Isleweaver and The Vallis Undermind: Oraxia joined the fight against Rusalka’s invasion of Duviri; Isleweaver also delivered Valkyr’s ability rework and Captain Vor’s revised encounter. Nokko and Nightcap’s bounties expanded the Orb Vallis, The Teacher taught modding and rewarded the Thornbak Rifle, and Oberon received a full rework.
  • Prime roster: Yareli Prime, Caliban Prime and Gyre Prime arrived through Prime Access. Yareli’s release included Daikyu Prime and Kompressa Prime; Gyre’s included Alternox Prime and Kestrel Prime.
  • Android and anniversary: Warframe on Android launched worldwide in February 2026 following its Canadian regional launch, with Cross Platform Save for returning players. The 13 Year Anniversary celebrations began in March with Weekly Alerts, Elite Mode variants, returning Dex rewards and the new Dex Signa.

Year 12

Mar 25, 2024 - Mar 25, 2025

378 changes

Warframe: 1999 launched in December with Höllvania, The Hex, Cyte-09 and a cinematic quest, adding a relationship system and a new setting for missions. Techrot Encore followed on March 19 with Temple, four more Protoframes, the Technocyte Coda and Temporal Archimedea; earlier updates delivered Dante, Jade and Koumei.

  • Warframe: 1999: The Hex quest opened Höllvania and its Syndicate, with Scaldra and Techrot enemies, the Atomicycle and Faceoff’s competing squads. The Calendar Seasons system, KIM relationships and transforming Gemini skins accompanied the update. Trinity and Nyx received ability changes.
  • Techrot Encore: Temple arrived with guitar-driven abilities, while Minerva, Velimir, Kaya and Flare became the Protoframe counterparts of Saryn, Frost, Nova and Temple. The update introduced Technocyte Coda adversaries and Infested weapon rewards, Temporal Archimedea’s harder missions and modifiers, and additional KIM conversations. These Coda encounters followed 1999 rather than launching with its December release.
  • Dante and Jade: Dante Unbound added Dante and his Exalted Tome, Noctua, alongside the Inaros rework. Jade Shadows delivered a Stalker-focused cinematic quest, Jade and her signature weapons, and Ascension. Operation: Belly of the Beast let players confront Parvos’ forces, gather Volatile Motes and contribute toward clan rewards.
  • Koumei & the Five Fates: The October update added Koumei, whose dice rolls shape her abilities and whose Omikuji challenges grant Decrees. Caliban and Nova received reworks, while further Companion changes and improvements to the new-player experience accompanied the release.
  • Prime Access: Protea Prime arrived with Velox Prime and Okina Prime; Sevagoth Prime brought Epitaph Prime and Nautilus Prime with Verglas Prime. Xaku Prime followed with Quassus Prime and Trumna Prime, and Lavos Prime with Cedo Prime and Dual Zoren Prime.
  • Anniversary rewards: The twelfth anniversary offered the Dex Laurus Ephemera and Anniversary Glyph from March 7, alongside weekly Alerts for returning Dex rewards and special Booster Weekends.

Year 11

Mar 25, 2023 - Mar 25, 2024

323 changes

The Duviri Paradox launched on April 26, 2023, delivering a narrative expansion built around The Drifter, Kaithe mounts, a shifting open world, and new ways to play. Whispers in the Walls followed on December 13 with Qorvex and the Albrecht Entrati Laboratories, while Cross Platform Save and Warframe’s iOS launch extended progression beyond a single platform.

  • The Duviri Paradox: Its new gameplay loop added:

    • The Drifter, Kaithe, and The Circuit, offering a separate route through Duviri’s quests and combat.
    • Decrees, Intrinsics, and Spirals, which added run-based upgrades, persistent progression, and changing objectives.
    • Kullervo’s Hold, a new fortress island and boss encounter, plus additional Duviri activities and Undercroft content.
  • Whispers in the Walls: The cinematic quest expanded Warframe’s endgame and story with:

    • Qorvex, the 55th Warframe, built around Radiation damage and battlefield control.
    • The Grimoire, the first Tome weapon, and Albrecht Entrati’s Laboratories tilesets, with Alchemy and Netracells among the new mission types.
    • The Murmur faction and Operation: Gargoyle’s Cry, which offered clan objectives and rewards through the Vigile Jahu Gargoyle.
  • New Warframes and Prime Access: Kullervo and Dagath joined the roster, while Wisp Prime, Grendel Prime, and Gauss Prime arrived with signature Prime weapons and accessories.

  • Cross Platform Save and iOS: Cross Platform Save introduced account merging or linking across platforms, followed by Warframe on iOS with Cross Platform Play, unified progression, and the Starter Weapon Pack.

  • Warframe reworks: Hydroid received the Plunder ability and a major kit overhaul; Companions became incapacitated rather than permanently falling.

  • Dante Unbound and anniversary events: Dante Unbound was announced on March 1 and targeted for March 27, placing Dante, the Armatus Disruption variant and the Inaros rework outside this cutoff. The 11 Year Anniversary Celebration was announced with a new Dex Nikana and weekly Alerts, following Recall: Ten-Zero and the broader 10-year celebration.

Year 10

Mar 25, 2022 - Mar 25, 2023

225 changes

Angels of the Zariman launched with a new quest, three endless mission types, evolving Zariman weapons, the Gyre Warframe, and the customizable Dormizone. Veilbreaker and Lua’s Prey then added Kahl-175 missions, Archon Hunts, Voruna, and Conjunction Survival, while cross-platform play became available across PC and consoles.

  • Major updates: Four substantial content drops expanded the Origin System.
    • Angels of the Zariman: Added the Zariman quest, Gyre, evolving Zariman weapons, the separate Hespar scythe, three endless mission types, Void Angels, and the Dormizone.
    • Veilbreaker: Introduced Kahl-175’s single-player missions, Kahl’s Garrison, Archon Hunts, Break Narmer Challenges, and Styanax.
    • Lua’s Prey: Added Voruna, two Conjunction Survival nodes on Lua, Thrax enemies, and new weapons.
    • Citrine’s Last Wish: Added Citrine and Mirror Defense at Tyana Pass, connecting objectives on Mars and Venus and rewarding her blueprints, Steflos and Corufell.
  • New Warframes and arsenals: The roster gained Gyre, Styanax, Voruna, and Citrine, alongside Prime releases including Garuda Prime, Khora Prime, Revenant Prime, Baruuk Prime, and Hildryn Prime. Their signature gear included Nagantaka Prime, Corvas Prime, Hystrix Prime, Dual Keres Prime, Tatsu Prime, Phantasma Prime, Larkspur Prime, and Shade Prime.
  • New systems: Cross Platform Play went live in December, enabling squads across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Operator Focus School Rework overhauled Focus progression, while Archon Hunts, Lohk Surges, and Voidshell Skins added new weekly activities, Zariman mission modifiers, and customization depth.
  • Combat changes: The Eximus Enemies Rework made Eximus units more threatening while improving their rewards. Warframe ability and mechanic reworks updated Excalibur, Volt, Mag, and other frames, with additional changes to ammo, armor, Riven collection, Syndicate Pledges, and Void Sling mobility.
  • Echoes of the Zariman: Added the Felarx and Innodem Incarnon weapons, Lohk Surges and new Arcanes including Molt Augmented and Cascadia Flare.

Year 9

Mar 25, 2021 - Mar 25, 2022

287 changes

The New War released on December 15, delivering Warframe’s largest cinematic quest, playable sections for Kahl-175, Veso, and Teshin, and the Caliban Warframe. Sisters of Parvos expanded the endgame with elite Corpus adversaries, Yareli, Tenet weapons, and new Void Storm rewards, while Angels of the Zariman was announced but did not ship in this window.

  • The New War: The expansion introduced a major Sentient invasion storyline, new playable characters, Caliban, the Protovyre gear set, and new equipment. Echoes of War later enabled quest replay from the Codex.
  • Sisters of Parvos: The update added Sisters as a new adversary system, Yareli and her Waverider quest, Merulina, eight Tenet weapons, three Kuva weapons, Legendary Rank 1, and expanded Helminth options.
  • Call of the Tempestarii: Added Sevagoth, his ghost-ship quest and Void Storms. The Corpus Proxima retrofit, NPC crew and Plexus also reached consoles, following their earlier PC release. Sisters of Parvos later added Corrupted Holokeys and Tenet melee weapons to Void Storm rewards.
  • Prime Access:
    • Gara Prime Access added Gara Prime, Astilla Prime, and Volnus Prime.
    • Nidus Prime Access added Nidus Prime, Strun Prime, and Magnus Prime.
    • Harrow Prime Access added Harrow Prime, Scourge Prime, and Knell Prime.
  • Combat and progression: The Melee Weapon Rebalance reduced the dominance of certain melee Mods and introduced Galvanized Mods, while the Parazon Rework, Steel Path Honors expansion, and Garuda ability improvements broadened build and progression options.
  • Events: Prime Resurgence rotated returning Prime gear through Varzia, Operation: Plague Star returned with the new Ghoul Saw, Nidus Prime Relics and returning Infested rewards, and Nora’s Mix Vol. 1 launched with new Acts and Cred rewards.

Year 8

Mar 25, 2020 - Mar 25, 2021

267 changes

Heart of Deimos opened the Cambion Drift, introduced the Entrati and Xaku, and brought the Helminth ability-infusion system into Warframe. The Deadlock Protocol, The Steel Path and Corpus Proxima and The New Railjack supplied further quests, progression and missions, while Lavos arrived through Operation: Orphix Venom.

  • Heart of Deimos: The Infested open world added its own quest, Bounties, wildlife and resources around the Entrati family. Xaku used Void-based powers, and Helminth let players feed resources and subsume Warframes to transfer designated abilities onto other frames. The release also delivered the revised Awakening opening cinematic and starting area.
  • The Deadlock Protocol: Protea joined a quest exploring the Corpus and Parvos Granum. The update remastered the Corpus Ship fleet, rebuilt the Jackal encounter and introduced Granum Crowns, alongside Primary Kitgun options.
  • Corpus Proxima: The March PC update expanded Railjack around Venus, Neptune and Pluto, with Orphix and Volatile missions, recruitable NPC crew and the Plexus, which converted Avionics into personally equipped Railjack Mods. Zephyr’s revisit also improved Dive Bomb and other abilities. Call of the Tempestarii and Sevagoth were previewed, rather than released, before this cutoff.
  • The Steel Path and Glassmaker: The Steel Path offered harder Star Chart nodes and Steel Essence rewards. Nightwave: Series 3 — The Glassmaker added an interactive crime-scene narrative, new Acts and rewards including a Nightwave Landing Craft.
  • Deimos: Arcana and Orphix Venom: Bonewidow and new Isolation Vault Bounties expanded Deimos. Operation: Orphix Venom required Necramech combat against Sentients and offered Lavos and Cedo blueprints; Lavos used cooldowns instead of Energy.
  • Prime Access: Inaros Prime arrived with Panthera Prime and Karyst Prime, followed by Nezha Prime, Guandao Prime and Zakti Prime. Octavia Prime, Tenora Prime and Pandero Prime arrived on February 23.

Year 7

Mar 25, 2019 - Mar 25, 2020

259 changes

Empyrean launched with the Railjack space-combat expansion, turning four-player crews, ship customization, and Skirmish missions into a new pillar of Warframe. Operation: Scarlet Spear later brought a limited-time Sentient assault, while The Jovian Concord remastered Jupiter’s Corpus Gas City with a new boss, mode, and Warframe.

  • Empyrean and Railjack: Empyrean introduced cooperative space combat aboard customizable Railjacks, supported by Dry Dock construction, the Skirmish mode, and the Intrinsics progression system covering Piloting, Gunnery, Tactical, and Engineering. The Quellor rifle and Pennant also expanded the arsenal.
  • The Jovian Concord: The Jupiter expansion rebuilt the Corpus Gas City and added the Ropalolyst boss, Disruption mode, Amalgams, and Wisp, alongside weapons including the Fulmin, Komorex, and Cyanex.
  • Operation: Scarlet Spear: The limited-time Sentient invasion added Ground Assault and Murex Raid missions, with the Basmu rifle and a new way to earn existing Arcanes.
  • Warframe roster and progression:
    • Gauss arrived with kinetic abilities and his signature Acceltra and Akarius weapons.
    • Grendel launched alongside the Kuva Lich System, creating personal Kuva Liches from Kuva-spiked Grineer.
    • Prime Access added Equinox Prime, Wukong Prime, Atlas Prime, and Ivara Prime with signature weapons and accessories.
  • Combat overhauls:
    • Melee Phase 2 introduced Heavy Attacks, mid-air melee attacks, a revised Combo system, and broad melee weapon and mod rebalancing.
    • Self-Damage Changes removed explosive self-damage and replaced it with stagger and recovery time.
    • Shield Gating and Armor Health Shield Changes reshaped survivability and enemy durability.
    • Wukong received major ability reworks, including Celestial Twin, a faster Cloud Walker, active-invulnerability Defy, and an updated Primal Fury.
    • Vauban and Ember received kit reworks in The Old Blood, adding Photon Strike and the Immolation Meter respectively.

Year 6

Mar 25, 2018 - Mar 25, 2019

348 changes

Fortuna expanded Venus into a new open landscape filled with Corpus facilities, bounties, K-Drives, and modular weapons, then grew further with The Profit-Taker Orb Mother fight. The Sacrifice also delivered a major cinematic quest and introduced Umbra.

  • Fortuna expansion: The Venus landscape added several new activities and progression options.
    • K-Drives introduced hoverboard traversal across the Orb Vallis.
    • Kitguns let players build modular secondary weapons through Rude Zuud.
    • MOA Companions added customizable combat and loot-gathering partners.
    • The Profit-Taker introduced a major mechanical spider boss encounter with new rewards.
  • Story and activities: Warframe expanded both its cinematic campaign and repeatable endgame.
    • The Sacrifice added a new cinematic quest centered on Umbra.
    • Sanctuary Onslaught introduced escalating enemy waves and a new way to earn Khora.
    • Arbitrations: Lethal Alerts added level 60+ missions with unique rules and rewards.
    • Nightwave: Series 1 — The Wolf of Saturn Six replaced the old Alert System with Acts, story progression, and Wolf Cred rewards.
  • Warframe roster: Five major additions broadened the playable roster.
    • Khora arrived with her metal Kavat, Venari.
    • Revenant brought Sentient-themed abilities including Enthrall and Danse Macabre.
    • Garuda added a blood-focused combat style.
    • Baruuk introduced a pacifist-themed kit and the Cobra & Crane.
    • Hildryn used Shields as the fuel for her abilities.
  • Prime releases: Chroma Prime Access added Chroma Prime, Rubico Prime, and Gram Prime, while Mesa Prime Access added Mesa Prime, Akjagara Prime, and Redeemer Prime. The Prime Vault also returned Nyx Prime, Rhino Prime, Nova Prime, Mag Prime, Ember Prime, and Frost Prime at different points.
  • Combat systems: Daily Tribute Rewards 2.0 added milestone choices and scaling rewards; Exalted Blade and Valkyr’s Talons became moddable ability weapons; and Melee Changes: Phase 1 introduced uninterrupted combat and combo resumption. Saryn also received a substantial rework to Spores, Miasma, Molt, and Toxic Lash.
  • Operation: Operation: Buried Debts opened Deck 12 and the Exploiter Orb challenge, adding Hildryn-related rewards and new resources to the Orb Vallis.

Year 5

Mar 25, 2017 - Mar 25, 2018

496 changes

Plains of Eidolon brought Warframe an expansive open landscape with Cetus, the Ostrons, day/night cycles, fishing, mining, Archwing travel, and nighttime Eidolon hunts. Chains of Harrow added a new quest and Harrow, while Focus 2.0 reworked Operator progression around combat.

  • Plains of Eidolon: The landscape later gained Gantulyst and Hydrolyst encounters, while Ghoul Purge Bounties added specialized enemies and rewards.
  • Chains of Harrow and Gara: Chains of Harrow introduced its quest and Harrow, while Gara joined the roster as a glass-themed Warframe.
  • Prime Access and Prime Vault Unsealed:
    • Oberon Prime Access added Oberon Prime, Silva & Aegis Prime, and Sybaris Prime.
    • Hydroid Prime Access added Hydroid Prime, Nami Skyla Prime, and Ballistica Prime.
    • Zephyr Prime Access added Zephyr Prime, Tiberon Prime, and Kronen Prime.
    • Prime Vault Unsealed returned Rhino Prime and Mag Prime, followed by Loki Prime, Ember Prime, and Frost Prime.
  • Focus 2.0 and new systems:
    • Focus 2.0 gave Operators combat-focused skills and distinct weapons and armor.
    • Zaws enabled modular weapon crafting through Hok’s Anvil and Ostron components.
    • Multiplayer Simulacrum added shared combat testing.
    • Riven Transmutation let players combine four Riven Mods using Riven Transmuters earned from Eidolons.
  • Hydroid Revisited and Earth Remastered:
    • Hydroid Revisited overhauled Tempest Barrage, Tidal Surge, Undertow, and Tentacle Swarm.
    • Oberon’s ability overhaul revised his passive, Renewal, Hallowed Ground, Reckoning, and Smite.
    • Defection returned evacuation missions with Harrow Systems and Bane of Corrupted Mods.
    • Earth Remastered refreshed the tileset with new vegetation, lighting, and sound.
  • Operation: Ambulas Reborn and Operation: Plague Star: Operation: Ambulas Reborn introduced clan-coordinated fights against the Ambulas Prototype, while Operation: Plague Star sent players back to defend the Plains from Infested lifeforms.

Year 4

Mar 25, 2016 - Mar 25, 2017

402 changes

The War Within expanded Warframe’s cinematic storyline with the Queens’ fortress, new enemies and a deeper exploration of the Tenno’s past. Specters of the Rail rebuilt progression and Prime-item acquisition, while The Silver Grove, The Glast Gambit and Octavia’s Anthem brought new Warframes and quests.

  • The War Within: The cinematic quest added the Kuva Fortress, Kuva Guardians and Kuva Jesters, together with the Zarr, Twin Rogga and Kesheg. It required completion of The Second Dream and access to Sedna.
  • Specters of the Rail: A redesigned Star Chart used Junctions to guide progression. Void Relics and Void Fissure Missions replaced Void Keys as the route to Prime items. Adarza and Smeeta Kavats joined the companion roster, and the Archwing overhaul added Amesha, Pursuit and Rush.
  • Titania and Nidus: The Silver Grove introduced Titania and the Endo system for Mod fusion. The Glast Gambit added Nidus, its Mycona Colony quest, Infested Salvage, Hema, Hirudo, and Riven Mods for shotguns and secondary weapons.
  • Octavia’s Anthem: Octavia used the Mandachord to compose music powering her abilities, accompanied by Tenora and Pandero. Captura supplied staged photography tools, while Limbo Revisited reworked Banish and Rift Surge and introduced Stasis.
  • Arenas and operations: Rathuum introduced arena battles and Judgement Points; Lunaro added a Conclave ball sport. The Index opened as a limited playable preview in October, and The Pacifism Defect offered clan and personal rewards including Ignis Wraith.
  • Prime Access: Vauban Prime, Nekros Prime, Valkyr Prime and Banshee Prime arrived with their associated Prime weapons, Sentinels and accessories.

Year 3

Mar 25, 2015 - Mar 25, 2016

258 changes

The Second Dream delivered Warframe’s first cinematic quest, alongside Ivara, Sortie Missions and a Conclave expansion. Echoes of the Sentient also transformed movement with a completely overhauled Parkour system and underwater Archwing environments, while Sands of Inaros added the life-consuming Inaros.

  • The Second Dream: The cinematic quest addressed the question of what a Warframe was, providing a substantial story milestone. Its release also made Ivara, Sortie Missions, new weapons and accessories available.
  • Echoes of the Sentient: The Parkour overhaul changed travel through the Solar System, while new underwater Archwing levels expanded the environments available to explore. The update also added Conclave weapons and Mods.
  • Warframe roster: The Jordas Precept introduced Atlas and the J-3 Golem, alongside Archwing mission and mechanic changes. Wukong became available through the Market or Dojo Clan research, Nezha brought Fire Walker and Warding Halo, and Inaros arrived with Sands of Inaros and new Infested weaponry.
  • Builds and combat: Excalibur’s rework replaced Super Jump with Exalted Blade, revised Slash Dash and enabled moving Radial Blind casts. Saryn’s rework emphasized ability synergy and Viral and Toxin debuffs. Convergence pickups later supplied temporary Focus multipliers and a higher daily Focus cap.
  • Prime Access and operations: Ash Prime, Trinity Prime and Saryn Prime expanded the Prime roster through separate releases. Operation: Tubemen of Regor asked players to choose between Nef Anyo and Alad V in the Sealabs, while Operation: Shadow Debt sent Tenno after the Stalker’s Acolytes.

Year 2

Mar 25, 2014 - Mar 25, 2015

156 changes

Archwing Game Modes introduced Warframe’s space-combat layer on October 24, 2014, alongside Limbo and the Syndicate System. Later, PvP 2.0, Chroma, and eight-player missions broadened the available ways to play.

  • Archwing and social systems:

    • Archwing Game Modes added two space-combat mission types built around Archwing technology.
    • Syndicate System let players align with six factions for unique Sigils, Standing, Titles, and Mods.
    • Tenno Relays opened to all players, providing shared spaces for squad creation and mission coordination.
  • Warframes and story content:

    • Limbo introduced dimension-shifting battlefield control as the master of the Void.
    • Mesa arrived alongside a new Alad V boss encounter.
    • Nyx Prime launched through Prime Access with Hikou Prime and Scindo Prime.
    • Chroma added elemental damage manipulation through energy-color changes.
    • Stolen Dreams and The New Strange expanded the quest line, with the latter introducing Cephalon Simaris and the Sanctuary.
  • Modes, missions, and companions:

    • Update 14: The Mad Cephalon added Kubrow companions, new quests, and expanded PvP content.
    • Excavation replaced surface Survival missions with a drill-defense objective.
    • Corpus Hijack tasked squads with escorting a Corpus shipment to extraction on Sorath-Europa.
    • PvP 2.0 introduced Cephalon Capture with new maps and challenges.
    • Eight Player Missions allowed squads of eight Tenno to tackle mission challenges.
  • Combat and progression:

    • Overshields added a protective layer above standard Warframe shields.
    • Ember received stronger base defenses plus redesigned Fire Blast and toggleable World On Fire abilities.
    • Syndicate Medallions and Syndicate Mod Augments expanded faction-based rewards.
  • Events and anniversary rewards: Operation Mutalist Incursions centered on stopping Alad V’s Infested experiments, while the One Year Anniversary Celebration awarded the DEX FURIS.

Year 1

Mar 25, 2013 - Mar 25, 2014

16 changes

Tethra’s Doom launched as the standout event, sending players to stop Vay Hek from rebuilding the Fomorian Fleet. The same March 2014 content drop added Rhino Prime, several Prime weapons, and the Hijack mission mode.

  • Prime gear:
    • Rhino Prime joined the Warframe roster.
    • Boltor Prime was added.
    • Ankyros Prime was added.
    • AkBronco Prime was added.
  • Mission content: Hijack introduced a new game mode, while the Grineer Shipyard received a tileset preview.
  • Events:
    • Tethra’s Doom challenged players to stop Vay Hek from rebuilding the Fomorian Fleet.
    • Double Resource Day doubled resource pickup amounts and resource-drop chances.
    • Spy Drone Community Event ran from July 5 to July 8, 2013.
    • Weekend Extermination Event added a limited-time extermination activity.