The TennoCon 2023 brought some interesting news about Warframe. Warframe 1999 is set to come in 2024. It promises a journey into the past, but some fans are confused.
What is Warframe 1999? Digital Extreme revealed at TennoCon 2023 that Warframe 1999 will be released. It is said to be a completely new nostalgic setting – a retro style combined with science fiction. It is an update, not a standalone game.
You can watch the reveal teaser for Warframe 1999 here:
What do we know? Warframe has been on the market for a decade. Meanwhile the game has earned the reputation of being one of the top free-to-play shooters.
With the “Whispers in the Dark” update, the RPG enters a new era. While Warframe 1999 will take us back to the beginnings of the saga. The aesthetics in the Warframe 1999 trailer clearly recall the 90s. The whole thing is framed by the song reveal “Into The Void” by Nine Inch Nails, which was also released in 1999.
The upcoming update takes players on a journey into the past. It promises classic hack-and-slash actions and introduces the new character Arthur in the Excalibur battle suit. In the trailer, we see the black-haired Arthur fighting against various infesting monsters and being pursued by Entrati.
Fans are confused and suspect an homage to Dark Sector
What confuses the fans? The trailer seems to usher in a new era for the game. Fans are confused and curious at the same time. Some suspect that Warframe 1999 could be an homage to Dark Sector.
AigisAegis wrote on Reddit: ‘If anyone is confused while watching, don’t worry. The rest of us are pretty confused too.[…]’
OpposingFarce added: ‘I haven’t played Warframe in years, but there were always hints (even back then) about how relevant Dark Sector was to Warframe. That might be worth exploring.’
Squidbrand wrote on Reddit: ‘I suspect there will be many deep references to the look, atmosphere, and setting of “Dark Sector”[…].’
Sasmael is excited that Warframe is taking a new direction and emphasizes on Reddit: ‘I am stunned. This is not Warframe aesthetics at all, BUT I am still looking forward to it. This game has changed so much over the years, why not a bit of Metal Gear Solid?’
When will the update come? So far, few details are known about Warframe 1999. The big update is expected to come in 2024. Until then, fans will have to patiently wait for more details.
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