Warframe: 1999 has arrived, marking a significant new era for the beloved franchise. The release, announced during The Game Awards, introduces a host of new content to the decade-old game.
This ambitious update includes a full new Narrative Chapter with a single-player quest, allowing players to form relationships with new characters – both platonic and romantic. Key features of this release include the 59th Warframe named Cyte-09, four new mission types, and the first ever fully voiced transforming cosmetic skins.
New Features and Content
- New Narrative Chapter
- 59th Warframe: Cyte-09
- Four new mission types
- Fully voiced transforming cosmetic skins
- Relationship and romance system
"Our venture into the 'what if' Y2K scenario of 1999 has been a passion project...I am so proud of what our team has accomplished...Thank you to the Warframe community..." - Rebecca Ford, Creative Director.
Players can explore new quests and areas while bonding with six Protoframe members of The Hex. The update also introduces the Atomicycle vehicle mount and the new Hollvania City environment, which features four new mission types: relay races, Legacyte Harvests, Hell-Scrub, and H-09 Efervon Tank Assassination missions.
Voice Acting and Music
The update includes voice acting from well-known talent such as Amelia Tyler (Baldur's Gate 3), Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI), Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 4 Remake), and Neil Newbon (Baldur's Gate 3). The new relationship and romance system is a first for the game, offering players new ways to engage with the narrative.
For fans of the soundtrack, the Warframe: 1999 soundtrack is available on streaming platforms today, and a physical LP is also for sale.
