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 thrilling ride through a Techrot-infested city teetering on the brink of a Y2K apocalypse. This isn't just another expansion; it's a whole new level of fashion and fabulousness.
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 new Warframe, Sevatgoth Prime, and its exclusive weapons. Completing "The Lotus Eaters" (and all preceding quests) is a prerequisite for experiencing Warframe: 1999, slated for release in Winter 2024.
Warframe: 1999 plunges players into an alternate 1999, where the Y2K bug manifests as a deadly virus threatening global destruction. The setting? Höllvania, a vibrant 90s city now overrun by Techrot. Navigate this retro-futuristic landscape using the new Atomicyles, vehicles capable of bullet jumps, drifts, and even explosive maneuvers. Leading the charge is the Hex, a team of six heroes, each equipped with a Protoframe – a Warframe showcasing the human beneath.
The Hex boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Arthur (Excalibur), Aoi (Mag), Quincy (the new CYTE-09 Warframe), and more, voiced by acclaimed actors including Alpha Takahashi, Ben Starr, Melissa Medina, and Amelia Tyler. Interact with them via instant messaging, adding a unique 1999 touch to the experience.
Prepare for a showdown with On-lyne, a 90s boy band corrupted by Technocyte Coda. Led by the charismatic Zeke (voiced by Nick Apostolides), this infectious enemy group boasts a surprisingly catchy hit single, "Party of Your Lifetime," now available on major streaming platforms.
Fashion takes center stage with significant upgrades to the fashion system. Players can equip two fashion frame loadouts and switch 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 lines for combat and idle interactions.
Beyond the core gameplay, Digital Extremes is collaborating with THE LINE to produce an anime short based on Warframe: 1999, launching later this year. Furthermore, high-fidelity Heirloom skins for Ember (available now) and Rhino (early 2025) are also on the horizon.
With Warframe: 1999's Winter 2024 release date fast approaching, now is the perfect time to jump into the action. Download Warframe from the App Store today!
