Summary
Warframehas announced that its next update,Techrot Encore, will arrive in March 2025, while teasing some of its features. The forthcomingWarframeupdate acts as the next chapter in theWarframe: 1999saga.
Starting from 2013,Warframehas leveraged its free-to-play model with the help of engaging paid expansions to cultivate a large player-base. In fact, the Digital Extremes-developed title is considered one of the most popular live-service games today and has consistently boasted over50K daily users on Steam for over seven years. Throughout its existence, devs have managed to retain the players' interest on the back of several content-rich expansions, the latest of which came out in December 2024. WithWarframe: 1999’s launchalready out of the way, the Canadian studio has set its sight on expanding the experience offered by the newest DLC in the coming weeks.
Digital Extremeshas revealed thatTechrot Encore, a follow-up toWarframe: 1999, is scheduled to ship out sometime in March. The developer also gave a quick rundown of certain new highlights in the forthcoming content drop, ranging from new cosmetics to yet another addition to theWarframe’s current available frame options. Talking about the challenge awaiting players in the nextWarframeupdate, it confirmed the arrival of a new enemy type called Technocyte Coda, who are described as “twisted copies of On-lyne.” Players will need to scour the Origin System and defeat them, while unlocking new rewards using the game’s revamped token system. Among these rewards are 13 Infested weapons and some “unique” customization items. Moreover, a new “Temple” warframe equipped with “weaponized harmonies,” Gyre’s Deluxe Skin, and four different photoframes have been teased, ahead of theTechrot Encore-centric stream which will take place in February.
Warframe Looks Set to Revitalize its Player Count Once Again
Many ofWarframe’s past updates have seen the game’s engagement skyrocket on the day of release. It was the same case withWarframe 1999’s launch, which also coincided with aBalatrocrossover, that resulted in its Steam player count peaking up to 120K users at one point. Over the past few weeks, these numbers have gone down to the region of 60K concurrent players. However, withTechrot Encorecoming soon,Warframeonce again looks very likely to get an engagement boost.
As 2025 unfolds,Warframeseems ready to expand its horizons and land on new platforms. In February 2024, thesci-fi action title finally landed on iOS, bringing the game to a whole new mobile audience. Next, the devs hope to bring their free-to-play game on Android, for whichpre-registrationshave been in place for a while.
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Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience.BECOME A POWERFUL WARRIOR: Enter your Warframe: a bio-metal suit of untold power. Unleash its Abilities and wield a vast array of devastating weaponry to effortlessly annihilate hordes of enemies on sight. And when the slaughter is over, you can earn or instantly unlock 40+ different Warframes - each with a unique suite of powers - to re-experience the mayhem any way you want.BATTLE ALONGSIDE FRIENDS: Form a Squad with your friends and earn valuable bonus Rewards when you complete Missions together via highly collaborative, co-op gameplay. Utilize your Warframe’s Abilities to heal allies, redirect enemy fire, and achieve your objectives. Stuck on a particular challenge? In-game matchmaking makes it easy to connect with friendly Tenno whenever you need an extra hand.DISCOVER AN EPIC STORY: Marvel at the sweeping history of the Origin System as you experience Warframe’s massive cinematic narrative spanning 5 separate expansions and 30+ story-based Quests. Discover the power within and experience your first taste of invincibility with one of three original Warframes before you begin your journey, develop your skills and seek out the truth behind your awakening.
