TennoCon 2023 brought some interesting news about Waframe. Warframe 1999 is slated to arrive in 2024. It promises a trip down memory lane, but some fans are confused.
What is Warframe 1999? Digital Extreme revealed at TennoCon 2023 that Warframe will be released in 1999. It should be a completely new nostalgic setting – retro style combined with science fiction. This is an update, not a standalone game.
You can see the Warframe 1999 reveal teaser here:
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What do we know? Warframe has been around for a decade. The game now has the reputation of being one of the top Free2Play shooters.
With the Whispers in the Dark update, the RPG enters a new era. While Warframe 1999 will bring us back to the beginning of the saga. The aesthetic in the Warframe 1999 trailer is clearly reminiscent of 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 will take players on a journey down memory lane. It promises classic hack-and-slash action and introduces new character Arthur in the Excalibur battle suit. In the trailer we see the black-haired Arthur fighting various infesting monsters and pursuing Entrati.
Dark Sector is a PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 game that Digital Extremes released in 2008. Warframe is considered the “successor in spirit” of Dark Sector.
Fans are confused and suspect homage to Dark Sector
What confuses the fans? The trailer seems to usher in a new era of the game. Fans are confused and curious at the same time. Some suggest Warframe 1999 could be a Dark Sector homage.
AigisAegis wrote on Reddit: “If anyone is confused while watching it, 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 then) of how relevant Dark Sector was to Warframe. That might consist of exploring that.”
Squidbrand wrote on Reddit: “I suspect there will be many deep nods to the look, atmosphere and setting of Dark Sector[…].”
Sasmael is thrilled that Waframe is taking a new direction, stating on Reddit, “I’m amazed. This isn’t a Warframe aesthetic at all BUT I’m still looking forward to it. This game has changed so much over the years, why not a piece of Metal Gear Solid?”
When is the update coming? So far, only a few details are known about Warframe 1999. The big update should come in 2024. Until then, fans will have to wait patiently for more details.
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