Warframe Update 38: 1999 — The Hex Calls Tenno Back in Time

Gamers, get ready for an epic new journey in Warframe as Update 38, 1999, is here! This major update, announced as the final chapter of 2024, brings a thrilling blend of fresh content, mechanics, and nostalgia. From a groundbreaking cinematic quest to innovative gameplay modes, this update is set to redefine your Warframe experience.

Dive Into 1999 With "The Hex" Quest

The year is 1999, and the Drifter’s search for Albrecht Entrati takes you to Höllvania. This city, locked down by the Scaldra faction due to the Techrot plague, forms the backdrop for a solo cinematic quest, "The Hex." Expect deep lore, twists, and a runtime of 1-1.5 hours packed with action and narrative. Completing this quest unlocks a treasure trove of content, including:

• Cyte-09’s Blueprint
• The Atomicycle vehicle and customization options
• Access to Höllvania’s missions, bounties, and The Hex Syndicate
• The Protokol Longsword Skin

Be warned, Tenno: this quest is spoiler-heavy and marks a turning point in Warframe’s lore. So, customize your Drifter, grab your gear, and step boldly into the final moments of the millennium.

Welcome to Höllvania: A Dynamic Hub With Endless Possibilities

The Höllvania Central Mall is more than a mission hub—it’s your new base for adventure and camaraderie. Once a bustling landmark, it’s now a stronghold for The Hex Syndicate. Here’s what you can explore:

• Bounty Board: Tackle unique missions posted by Hex members to earn standing, rewards, and Chemistry.
• Pom-2 PC: Your gateway to Höllvania missions, the 1999 Calendar system, and KIM, the new relationship-building tool.
• Arcade: Take a break with "Caliber Chicks 2," an in-universe arcade game.
• Customization Stations: Personalize your Atomicycle, upgrade your loadout, and embrace the retro-futuristic aesthetic of Höllvania.

The Hex Syndicate: Your New Allies (and Potential Love Interests)

The Hex Syndicate brings fresh faces and voices to the Warframe universe. These Protoframes—elite combatants—offer bounties, cosmetics, and even friendship or romance through the Kinemantik Instant Messenger (KIM) system. Build Chemistry by:

• Chatting with them daily.
• Completing bounties alongside specific members.
• Gifting them their favorite Hex Treasures (like Cheddar Crowns cereal or Big Bytes Pizza).

Romantic relationships are optional but come with unique narrative rewards—perhaps even a New Year’s kiss as 1999 turns to 2000 in the game’s seasonal cycle.

Innovative Gameplay Modes and Missions

Höllvania introduces five distinct mission types, including two entirely new game modes:

1. Faceoff (PvPvE): Compete against another squad to complete objectives, collecting boosts and penalties to influence the race. Play as a single squad or face off against other Tenno.Rewards include Arcanes, Vosfor, and Steel Essence (in Steel Path).
2. Rewards include Arcanes, Vosfor, and Steel Essence (in Steel Path).
3. Legacyte Harvest (Endless): Protect Kalymos, track Techrot Legacytes, and reap escalating rewards as difficulty ramps up.
4. Assassination: H-09 Efervon Tank: A two-phase fight against a colossal Scaldra tank, complete with new hacking mini-games.
5. Hell-Scrub (Endless): Clear contamination using Hell-Scrubbers in a survival-style mission, managing spore levels and battling powerful Techrot Babaus.
6. Exterminate: Take down Scaldra or Techrot forces, cracking Scaldra Supply Caches for additional rewards.