TennoCon 2026: Everything Announced at the Warframe and Soulframe Fan Event

Digital Extremes has detailed the future of its gaming portfolio during the annual TennoCon celebration and TennoLive event. The primary announcement for Warframe centers on the game finally leaving the Origin System after a decade, sending players to Tau. According to reports from Wccftech and MMORPG.com, this journey leads Tenno to Fornax, which is described as a rain-soaked criminal city. The expansion also introduces Noir-Frame Brysko. Additionally, Digital Extremes provided updates on Soulframe, its fantasy successor, including a high-stakes gameplay reveal and the opening of its prelude doors for players who sign up by the Sunday night deadline of July 13. Coverage from multiple outlets emphasizes the creative inspirations and scale of these updates.

Eurogamer.net notes that the next major update for Warframe, arriving later this year, blends elements of film noir, The Sopranos, and Blade Runner within a whole new solar system. Regarding Soulframe, Wccftech reports that developers are drawing inspiration from BioShock and KOTOR for the Dark Vadagar Path, though the studio is explicitly rejecting a rigid good-or-evil binary for its morality systems. Polygon.com highlighted a specific gameplay moment during the event where developers confirmed that a beaver featured in the reveal would be okay. This event marks a significant narrative pivot for Warframe, which CNET describes as the epic payoff to 13 years of storytelling. The shift from the Origin System to Tau represents a decade-long build-up in the game's plot. For Soulframe, the event served as a critical accessibility push, with Inven Global and Polygon.com reporting that the game is currently free to play for those who sign up by July 13, promising unlimited play until the official launch.

This move allows a broader player base to experience the fantasy setting before the full release. Looking ahead, players are monitoring the release of the Fornax expansion later this year to see how the noir-inspired themes integrate into the existing gameplay. Megan Everett, in an interview with MMORPG.com, discussed the transition away from the Origin System and the decision to retire the previously unannounced update bit. The community is also focused on the July 13 deadline for Soulframe sign-ups to secure long-term access. Further details on the Dark Vadagar Path and the specific mechanics of the new solar system are expected as the launch dates approach.