The multiplayer shooter Warframe was originally released in 2013. In the 12 years since the release, a lot has changed in the game. Players are now noticing this, and they are celebrating the developers for it.
What have players discovered? A Warframe player posted two screenshots on Reddit. Both show the same in-game structure and were seemingly taken at the same location. While the fundamental elements are the same, the location has changed significantly in the second and more recent screenshot.
The first image shows a kind of tank in the woods. It stands next to a wall and a ramp, surrounded by tall trees. The second image features the same tank-like device. However, it is covered by roots and overgrown.
The biggest difference is not the altered game world but the graphics. While the older image still looks slightly blurred with flat textures, the second screenshot shines with detail diversity, improved structures, and sharp graphics. You can see how much the game has changed since the release:
12 years of updates later: Digital Extreme has outdone itself
What is the response on Reddit? The post comparing these images has over 10,700 upvotes and 226 comments at the time of this news. Players are generally thrilled with the changes over the past 12 years since the release – not just in graphics.
- CatoCanadian:
I recently had to play the intro again to enable cross-save on my PC. It’s really crazy how much the first mission impressed me, even though I’ve only been around since Octavia’s Anthem because it has been so significantly improved.
- Vireca:
I returned to the game this week after a 10-year break and remember being at the spot in the upper image and doing a mission in the early levels. If the lower image shows the same planet and mission, that’s quite an improvement.
- Khirsah01:
I am still amazed at how much Digital Extreme works to keep the tiles up to date, and they still feel familiar. You don’t get lost, even though they are regularly adapted to modern times.
- T_E_R_A:
Digital Extreme has really outdone itself. And I congratulate them for that.
In addition to the praise, players also express some wishes. For example, they would like the tile sets of Earth to be revised. At least one commentator would like the wall running to come back. It is also frequently mentioned that it is difficult to start with the game in 2025.
Where does Warframe currently stand as a game? Recently, Warframe according to SteamDB recorded a rise in players. Specifically, the player count jumped from over 60,000 in September to over 175,000 in December. This is due to the release of The Old Peace
, the current update from December 10, 2025. On Steam, the game also has a review rating of Very Positive
.
Even though Warframe has been around for a few years, the game still seems worth a look today. If you are now saying you want to start and, like some of the commentators on Reddit, need support, you can find 13 tips for Warframe that beginners and returnees should remember.
