Warframe's TennoCon 2024 delivered a massive surprise: Warframe: 1999! This upcoming update plunges players into a retro-futuristic 1999, battling a Y2K-themed Techrot virus in the neon-drenched city of Höllvania.
A prologue quest, "The Lotus Eaters," arrives in August 2024, reuniting players with a beloved character and setting the stage for the main event, launching in Winter 2024. This prologue introduces Sevatgoth Prime and exclusive weaponry. Completing "The Lotus Eaters" is a prerequisite for accessing Warframe: 1999.
Explore Höllvania on Atomicyles, futuristic vehicles enabling bullet jumps, drifts, and explosive maneuvers. Players lead a team of six, the Hex, each sporting a Protoframe—a Warframe revealing the human beneath. The team boasts a stellar voice cast, including Alpha Takahashi, Ben Starr, Melissa Medina, and Amelia Tyler.
Engage in 1990s-style instant messaging with the characters, adding a unique social element. Face off against On-lyne, a Techrot-infected 90s boy band led by Zeke (voiced by Nick Apostolides), whose infectiously catchy music is available on streaming services.
Fashion takes center stage with expanded customization. Dual fashion frame loadouts allow for quick switching, and the introduction of Gemini Skins lets players bring the Protoframes (like Arthur and Aoi) into the Origin System, complete with fully voiced dialogue.
Beyond the core gameplay, Digital Extremes is collaborating with THE LINE to create an anime short based on Warframe: 1999. Additionally, new Heirloom skins for Ember (available now) and Rhino (early 2025) are on the way.
With Warframe: 1999's winter 2024 release, now's the perfect time to download Warframe from the App Store and prepare for this electrifying new chapter.
