Curious about when Warframe 1999 drops? Let’s dive into the nostalgia surrounding the ’90s—a decade teeming with transformation, the exciting dawn of a new millennium, and its fair share of tech-related jitters, thanks to some diligent programmers steering us away from digital doom. Whether you lived through that era or just missed it, Warframe 1999 promises a thrilling glimpse back into that fascinating time.
Since Tennocon 2023, Warframe 1999 has been teasing fans with hints about the storyline and characters we’re set to meet on this time-twisting adventure. Now, the curtains are drawn back, shedding light on what’s coming when the retro gaming clock ticks back to 1999. If you’re eager to know when you can start playing—here’s the scoop.
### When Does Warframe 1999 Launch?
Mark your calendars for December 13, 2024! This revelation was a surprise reveal on the preceding day during The Game Awards.
Get ready for a ’90s redux with a twist of alternate history. Your mission is to track down the notorious Dr. Entrati, and you’re not alone—six vintage Protoframes are at your disposal, communicating via an old-school messaging system. Who knows, you might even find a bit of romance along the way.
But watch out for the Infested Liches—a long-anticipated adversary that channels the era’s most dangerous phenomenon: boy bands. This group, the ‘Technocyte Coda,’ mimics On-Lyne, a band featured subtly in teasers leading up to this expansion.
Along with the launch details, Digital Extremes is prepping a prologue quest to bridge current and future narratives. This quest, ‘The Lotus Eaters,’ follows ‘Whispers in the Walls’ and promises a reunion with one of the game’s most beloved characters.
### Warframe 1999 Demo Insight
In October 2024, DE thrilled players with a brief but exciting demo after completing the ‘Awakening’ and ‘Vor’s Prize’ quests. About ten minutes in length, this demo can be found via a ’90s-style PC terminal on your ship, seated to the left of the main console.
Within the demo, players can explore the winding city of Höllvania, clash with Scaldra, and cruise around on Arthur’s Atomicycle. For a short experience, it packs a surprising punch and will leave you wanting more.
### First Look: Warframe 1999 Trailer
The first official trailer for Warframe 1999 made its debut at Tennocon 2024. Clocking in at just over a minute, it’s packed with high-energy clips featuring Arthur’s motorcycle stunts, a face-off with a proto-infested force, and a showdown against Excalibur. Throughout, the catchy beats of On-Lyne’s ‘Party of Your Lifetime’ set the scene.
The trailer also spotlights Major Neci Rusalka, who unceremoniously subjects Arthur to a brawl with an H-04 Efervon Tank. What an introduction! And before the clip fades out, one of the grotesque Infested Liches makes a chilling appearance.
### Warframe 1999: A Glimpse at Gameplay
During Tennocon 2024, Digital Extremes showcased some of the action-packed gameplay, including breathtaking architecture doomed for destruction. Audiences were introduced to The Hex members: Amir Beckett, Aoi Morohoshi, Eleanor Nightingale, Leticia Garcia, and Quincy Isaacs.
Arthur takes center stage, demonstrating his riding prowess through city streets, culminating in an impressive airborne maneuver. Beyond the tank battle teased earlier, the gameplay reveals Arthur’s skillful navigation of the arena, dismantling foes with precision.
A twist of fate unfolds with Excalibur’s arrival, as the demo concludes on a cliffhanger. In the closing moments, Excalibur returns to the Railjack, blasting music towers that have ensnared Cephalon Cy’s instruments and infiltrating a stadium. It’s here that DE unveils the Gemini Series cosmetics, which allow players to toggle between Protoframe and Warframe skins. Pretty cool, right?
### New Features: What’s New in Warframe 1999
A highlight of the 1999 expansion is the introduction of a new Warframe, CYTE-09. Equipped with sharpshooting skills and boasting a chic beret, CYTE-09 is sure to turn heads as it seamlessly fits into the current timeline’s adventures.
Additionally, the game expands with new Gemini Series skins, weapons, and mounts, including the Atomicycle—a handy tool for travel and, in a pinch, one that doubles as an explosive device.
And that’s your comprehensive guide to the Warframe 1999 release. For those wanting to enhance their gaming strategies, our Warframe builds guide ensures optimal setups, and our recommendations for the best multiplayer games will help you find your next favorite experience.
— Article originally written by Alex McHugh.
