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Warframe

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

DEV: Digital ExtremesPUB: Digital ExtremesAppID 230410
UPDATE PULSEevery ~1d·last 15d ago·30 recent on record

Is Warframe still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

89.9
Strong

Elixir Rating

87.8% of 678,301 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 87.7. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 15 days ago — adding 2.2.

reception 87.7·support +2.2·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

15 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~2.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

0

Current silence

6× normal

The developers post roughly every 2.5 days and were last heard 15 days ago — within their normal range. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, though the developers have posted 44 times.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 16, 2026

Warframe: Amir's Shockwave Nightwave Mix and a New KIM Mini-Adventure Are Live

Warframe's latest Nightwave Mix, Amir's Shockwave, is now live, replacing Nora Night with Amir of The Hex as host. The series brings a new slate of earnable cosmetics themed around the world of Warframe: 1999.

What changed

Nightwave Mix: Amir's Shockwave

  • New rewards include the Globakk Syandana, Kaneshell Atomicycle Regalia, and Teisatz Oculus, among others described as "oh-so much more"
  • Amir of The Hex serves as host in place of the usual Nora Night

Fables & Frontiers: Running Late (separate from the Nightwave Mix)

  • A six-day KIM mini narrative adventure guided by Amir, based on the Fables & Frontiers tabletop game from the Warframe: 1999 setting
  • Unlocking it requires completing The Hex Quest's finale, reaching Rank 5 with The Hex Syndicate, and achieving a KIM Chemistry of "Close" (Rank 5) with Amir
  • Rewards include the Atomicycle Key Sugatra, Fables & Frontiers Glyphs for each Hex member, and several returning items from Nora's Mix Vol. 8
  • All rewards are redeemed from Amir via a bell interaction in a new area of The Höllvania Central Mall, exchanged for Hex Standing
  • Designated a permanent addition to the KIM System — not time-locked to the current Nightwave Mix

For players already invested in The Hex storyline, the narrative adventure offers a meaningful expansion of Amir's character, while those simply passing through can chase the cosmetic rewards without engaging with either system deeply.

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44 announcements · 0 substantial · 19 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

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Community AnnouncementsSep 14, 2026
Devstream 197 Showcase Video

We had a blast engaging with the Warframe community in Seoul, South Korea! In addition to hosting the latest stop on our TennoVIP world tour, we also streamed Devstream 197 live with the assistance of host/translator Will Chobra, bringing y…

Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2026
Devstream 197 Overview

Our next update is coming September 23! Live from Seoul, we lifted the lid on Iceblade of Narin, which brings you its titular sword dancer Warframe, the six-player Glacial Defiance game mode and chillingly challenging Entropic Eximus enemie…

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
Citrine Prime Access Coming Soon

Shine on with a diamond’s spellbinding purpose once Citrine Prime enters Prime Access on September 23! Lavish Orokin gold complements every perfect cut of this jeweled bastion’s signature Prime Weapons and exclusive Prime Accessories, insti…

Community AnnouncementsSep 5, 2026
Banshee Login Reward Starting September 23!

The September 23 release of Iceblade of Narin gives Banshee fans three huge reasons to perk up their ears. If you've enjoyed playing with her in the past, or want to wield her sound-based Abilities for the first time, you definitely don't w…

PCGamesNSep 4, 2026
A new Warframe teaser lets you grab a free Honoria, ahead of Narin and a Tau event

The challenge event precedes the Warframe Taubound operation, which opens the path to the new system in October, and the Narin release date. Read the full story on PCGamesN: A new Warframe teaser lets you grab a free Honoria, ahead of Narin…

Community AnnouncementsSep 4, 2026
Iceblade of Narin arrives September 23!

Return to the Zariman and master a new Warframe as deadly as a winter blizzard when Iceblade of Narin launches on all platforms September 23! Log in between Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 to also receive a free Banshee Warframe as a login reward. Watc…

Community AnnouncementsSep 4, 2026
Epoch Operation: Taubound

Arturos and Zioa have lain dormant long enough: the time to assume control of your Vessel is almost at hand. With new worlds and possibilities beyond the Origin System closer than ever, your window to prepare for the journey to Tau begins n…

Community AnnouncementsSep 3, 2026
Banshee Prime and Mirage Prime enter Prime Resurgence

Acoustic authority or dazzling deceit — which will you choose, Tenno? Prime Resurgence grants access to two of the Origin System’s most powerful Warframes. Banshee Prime If there ever was a siren song to herald the end, it would undoubtedly…

Community AnnouncementsSep 2, 2026
Operation Plague Star 2026

Operation: Plague Star descends on the Plains of Eidolon once more from September 9 to September 23, across all platforms. Steal toxin from Councilor Vay Hek and the Grineer, destroy the boil and save Cetus before the Infestation can grow o…

Community AnnouncementsAug 27, 2026
Teshin Plushie Campaign

Sometimes, the best knowledge you can impart on others is to embrace their softer side — even Teshin is doing it! That’s right, we are collaborating with Makeship on an all-new Teshin Plushie. However, we will need the support of 200 Tenno …

Community AnnouncementsAug 25, 2026
Devstream #197

We’re back and sat from across the world! LIVE from Seoul South Korea it’s Devstream #197!! Soulframe Creative Director, Geoff Crookes, Soulframe Associate Art Director, Rosa Lee, Warframe Creative Director, Rebecca Ford, and Community Dire…

Community AnnouncementsAug 17, 2026
TennoConcert 2026 Visualizer and Live Album

From the battlefields and Somachords of the Origin System, to the TennoConcert stage, listen to your favorite music from Warframe and Soulframe in the new TennoConcert 2026 Visualizer and Live Album on YouTube and streaming platforms! Liste…

Community AnnouncementsAug 12, 2026
Amir’s Shockwave is Live!

Amplify your Arsenal with all-new Rewards like the Globakk Syandana, Kaneshell Atomicycle Regalia, Teisatz Oculus and more. Prepare for a shift in the balance of power — as Amir’s Shockwave is now live! The hex hacker’s electric personality…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 12, 2026
Baruuk Shaoshi Collection Available Now

Transcend the chaos of battle. Baruuk Shaoshi’s mystic runes show him the path to peace. Find the latest Customization bundle in the in-game Market for Platinum starting on August 12! Baruuk Shaoshi Collection includes: Baruuk Shaoshi Skin …

PCGamesNAug 11, 2026
Lifting together: How Warframe became one of the world's best multiplayer games

Warframe has become one of the biggest multiplayer games of all time, and in 2026, it's innovating in a way that no other online title is. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Lifting together: How Warframe became one of the world's best multip…

Community AnnouncementsAug 6, 2026
Prime Resurgence

Two iconic forces return to the Origin System! Baruuk Prime and Revenant Prime are now available in Prime Resurgence. Whether you’re a new Tenno beginning your journey or a veteran returning to battle, this rotation offers the opportunity t…

Community AnnouncementsAug 4, 2026
Dog Days 2026

Get ready to soak up some summer sun, Tenno! Dog Days returns on August 4, bringing back Warframe’s annual summer splash with new Rewards, gameplay adjustments and plenty of seaside fun. New to Dog Days? Welcome to the beach, Tenno! Dog Day…

Community AnnouncementsJul 30, 2026
August 2026 Events

Grab yourself a cool drink and soak up the sun Origin System-style with everything happening in Warframe this month! We’ve got the return of Dog Days, a new Nightwave signal with Amir’s Shockwave, a miniature narrative adventure in Fables &…

PC GamerJul 28, 2026
As Destiny 2 is laid to rest, Warframe is experiencing 'massive growth,' studio boss says

With Destiny 2 now fully embalmed, I find myself wondering—as do a great many others—'how did this happen?' A new Game Business interview with Sheldon Carter, president of Warframe developer Digital Extremes, has me pondering that question …

Community AnnouncementsJul 27, 2026
Summer Sale 2026

Expand your Arsenal and boost your battle-readiness with red hot deals from Warframe's latest Summer Sale. Whatever your level of experience – from new Tenno to hardened vets – there's a discounted bundle with your name on it until the sale…

Community AnnouncementsJul 24, 2026
TennoCon 2026 Major Reveals Trailer

With endless possibilities on (and beyond) the horizon, the future of Warframe is brighter than ever. There's lots to see and do before you hit the rain-soaked streets of Fornax in late 2026, including Amir's Shockwave and our upcoming Iceb…

Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Amir’s Shockwave Coming Soon

Hearing a hiccup or two in the signal, Tenno? That’s because the infamous Hex hacker is taking over Nightwave with Nightwave Mix: Amir’s Shockwave, which arrives on August 12! Past and future collide in this electrifying Nightwave full of a…

PCGamesNJul 16, 2026
We're getting "a little bit more" of Warframe's Jade Shadows, as Digital Extremes knows Constellations "didn't give players as much as they wanted"

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Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
“View From The Top” Official Song Release

TennoLive 2026 swept us away beyond the boundaries of the Origin System to far-flung Tau and the smoky gambling dens of Fornax. Doomy, gloomy, yet undeniably stylish, our Gameplay Demo's seductive allure was all the more potent thanks to th…

PCGamesNJul 12, 2026
TennoCon 2026 was a triumph for Digital Extremes. Here's what went down

It's been a busy weekend for both Soulframe and Warframe, with huge new demos and reveals. Here's a rundown of everything that happened. Read the full story on PCGamesN: TennoCon 2026 was a triumph for Digital Extremes. Here's what went dow…

Community AnnouncementsJul 11, 2026
TennoCon 2026

That's a wrap on TennoCon 2026! Thank you to everyone for celebrating the future of Warframe with us, whether you joined in-person or watched this year's incredible reveals from home. We couldn't do it without you. If you missed them live (…

Community AnnouncementsJul 11, 2026
Warframe: Tau Gameplay Demo

This year's TennoLive mainstage presentation took us beyond the limits of the Origin System to Tau, a place that until now has only existed in our collective dreams (and of course, memories via The Old Peace). Community Director Megan Evere…

PCGamesNJul 11, 2026
Tau isn't "Warframe 2," but it's a bold new step for Digital Extremes

After years of waiting, we're finally heading to Tau in Warframe, but this feels like more than just an update - it's a new chapter. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Tau isn't "Warframe 2," but it's a bold new step for Digital Extremes

Rock, Paper, ShotgunJul 11, 2026
Digital Extremes finally reveal Warframe: Tau, the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited second solar system, and it's a gruesome place indeed

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Community AnnouncementsJul 11, 2026
TennoCon 2026 Relay Experience

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