Warframe Finally Makes Its Way Onto iOS, Release Expected By 20th February

In a significant development for mobile gaming, Warframe, a well-loved free-to-play sci-fi shooter, is poised to make its entrance on mobile platforms, starting with Apple's iOS. The game's developer, Canadian-based studio Digital Extremes, shared exciting details in a recent blog post, highlighting the arrival of Warframe on the App Store. This highly anticipated move comes on Tuesday, February 20, and positions Warframe alongside other significant titles that have transitioned to mobile, like Death Stranding Director’s Cut. This shift demonstrates a growing trend as developers explore the enhanced capabilities of mobile platforms, viewing iOS in particular as a frontier ripe for exploration.

What's particularly noteworthy is the inclusion of full cross-platform play and cross-save features, allowing new iOS players to seamlessly integrate with the existing Warframe universe enjoyed by PC and console gamers. To celebrate the launch, users logging in during the first week starting February 20 can look forward to special Day 1 Login Rewards, including a 3-Day Affinity Booster and a Bombyx Syandana, all at no cost.

This move to mobile isn't abrupt; it has been in the pipeline since Digital Extremes announced their intentions back in July 2021. The studio is also diligently working on bringing the Warframe experience to Android users, with plans to announce a release date in the near future. Interested parties can pre-register to stay updated.

Adding to the excitement, Digital Extremes teased a new expansion named Warframe 1999, which is expected to be released later this year. This prequel expansion will showcase a character named Arthur donning prototype armor reminiscent of Excalibur. Players will follow Arthur, voiced by Ben Starr (known for his role in Final Fantasy XVI), on a mission to locate Dr. Albrecth Entrati, a pivotal character in Warframe's lore. Warframe 1999 will feature the licensed track 'The Void' by Nine Inch Nails, a nod to its release year, alongside references to the Millennium Bug and artwork inspired by Dark Sector, Warframe's precursor.