Highlights
Whispers in the Walls, the upcoming cinematic quest for Warframe, promises an epic new narrative arc and answers to player questions since the game's origin.
The quest combines familiar elements and fresh information, incorporating a grimoire gameplay mechanic and emphasizing the recontextualization of the game's world.
Alongside the quest, TennoCon 2023 unveiled Heirloom Collections, a preview of Warframe: 1999, and the commencement of pre-orders for Warframe Mobile, resulting in an exciting year for Warframe enthusiasts.
TennoCon continues to be a resounding success with its updates on Soulframe, Warframe's October update, and the introduction of the new Warframe Dagath. However, the most anticipated announcement is the upcoming cinematic quest, Whispers in the Walls, set to be released in Winter 2023. Being known for delivering impressive cinematic quests and updates, Warframe fans can expect nothing less from Whispers in the Walls. Comparisons have been drawn to previous quests like The New War, Angels of the Zariman, and the Duviri Paradox, with one developer mentioning its similarity to the Zariman update. This news helps to manage fans' expectations while still generating immense excitement.
"The Kalymos sequence has commenced, and its repercussions are irreversible." These ominous words mark the beginning of a spine-chilling Warframe cinematic quest that delves into cosmic horror. Revealed at TennoCon 2023, fans were treated to approximately 27 minutes of this thrilling quest. Digital Extremes describes "Whispers in the Walls" as the initiation of a grand narrative arc, providing long-awaited answers to players' questions since the game's inception.
Keen-eyed fans will notice the utilization of older technology, such as phones, CRT computers, and trains. Alongside this, there are glimpses of a new Warframe faction, enhancements to the Necramechs, and more. The gameplay centered around the grimoire is hard to overlook. All these elements amalgamate to create an introduction to the cinematic quest that exudes the excitement of unraveling the unknown, while also evoking the essence of a deranged scientist. Digital Extremes explained that this quest aims to bring players back to the familiar, but in a reimagined context, inundating them with new information. Additionally, the quest will expand into Deimos, highlighting its extraordinary significance within the realm of Warframe.
TennoCon 2023 did not disappoint, providing fans with more than just a glimpse of the update. TennoLive unveiled Heirloom Collections for the beloved Warframes Frost and Mag, offering a tantalizing preview of Warframe: 1999, a major update slated for 2024. Additionally, fans were treated to the opportunity to pre-order the mobile iOS version of Warframe, set to release in 2024. Undeniably, 2023 has been an exceptional year for gaming, boasting exciting titles such as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate 3, and the highly anticipated Starfield. Digital Extremes is certainly keeping up with the trend, delivering an array of thrilling developments for Warframe. With availability on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, Warframe ensures that gamers of various platforms can join in on the excitement.