Warframe's TennoCon 2024: A Blast from the Past with Warframe: 1999
TennoCon 2024 delivered a knockout punch with the announcement of Warframe: 1999, a massive update promising a nostalgic trip back to 1999. Get ready for a retro-futuristic adventure unlike any other.
The journey begins with a prologue quest, "The Lotus Eaters," launching in August 2024. Reuniting players with a beloved character, this quest sets the stage for the main event, introducing the world of 1999 and the powerful Sevatgoth Prime Warframe and its exclusive weaponry. Completing "The Lotus Eaters" is a prerequisite for experiencing Warframe: 1999, slated for release in Winter 2024.
Warframe: 1999 plunges players into an alternate 1999 Earth, where the Y2K bug manifests as a deadly virus threatening global catastrophe. The setting is Höllvania, a vibrant 90s city corrupted by Techrot. Navigate this retro-dystopia using the new Atomicyles, futuristic vehicles capable of bullet jumps, drifts, and even explosive maneuvers. Players will control the Hex, a team of six unique characters, each sporting a Protoframe – a Warframe design revealing the human beneath.
The Hex features a star-studded cast, including Alpha Takahashi, Ben Starr, Melissa Medina, and Amelia Tyler. Interact with them via instant messaging, adding a unique 90s-flavored social element.
Prepare for a showdown with On-lyne, a 90s boy band corrupted by Technocyte Coda. Led by the charismatic Zeke (voiced by Nick Apostolides), their infectious music adds a surprising twist to the combat. Their hit single, "Party of Your Lifetime," is available now on major streaming services.
Fashion takes center stage with significant upgrades to the fashion system. Players can equip two fashion frame loadouts, switching between them seamlessly. The introduction of Gemini Skins allows players to 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 produce an anime short based on Warframe: 1999, launching later this year. Additionally, high-fidelity Heirloom skins for Ember (available now) and Rhino (coming early 2025) are also on the horizon.
Warframe: 1999 is set to launch this Winter. Download Warframe now from the App Store and prepare for the ultimate retro-futuristic adventure!
