LONDON, Ontario – June 10, 2022 – Digital Extremes, developer of the global hit online sci-fi action game Warframe, gave millions of players around the world an exciting first look at some of its major reveals coming to its annual TennoLive broadcast during TennoCon 2022 on July 16. Premiering during the Summer Game Fest showcase with Geoff Keighley, Digital Extremes’ Senior Community Manager, Megan Everett, took to the stage for a live interview to dive into the award-winning developer’s recently released Warframe update, Echoes of the Zariman, available now for all platforms, before teeing up an exclusive first look teaser that promises players a world premiere of live gameplay from its highly anticipated open world expansion ‘The Duviri Paradox’ during TennoCon’s annual TennoLive broadcast beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 16.
“Our seventh annual TennoCon is shaping up to become one of the most unforgettable experiences in Warframe’s history,” said Sheldon Carter, COO of Digital Extremes. “On top of all the activities, experiences, reveals, and rewards we have created for our players exclusively at TennoCon, we are thrilled to offer players around the world an exclusive look at live gameplay from our next open world expansion ‘The Duviri Paradox.’”
The new trailer offers players a cryptic and captivating look at ‘The Duviri Paradox’ and gave viewers a sneak peek at some of the exciting rewards they can pick up for free by linking their Twitch and Warframe accounts and tuning in to TennoCon’s festivities on July 16, including a free Warfan and Renayla Sugatra, a rare Titania Prime drop, and The Stranger’s Hood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaQ49MdJhe4.
Return to the Zariman for a Host of Gameplay Improvements with ‘Echoes of the Zariman’
Warframe’s newest update, Echoes of the Zariman, is now available for all platforms and revisits the recent Angels of the Zariman update to address major community feedback improving the overall gameplay experience while introducing new Zariman-themed content and the return of Warframe’s Dog Days in-game summer event. With Echoes of the Zariman, players will discover a more enjoyable and seamless experience, including a reduction in Eximus Overguard, improved Void Sling mobility, increased variety in Zariman missions, and a host of new weapons and cosmetic additions, including two new evolving Incarnon weapons, a new Ephemera and Zariman Shawzin! Alongside Echoes of the Zariman, Digital Extremes is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Dog Days Tactical Alert summer event, a limited-time event that invites players to don their inner tubes and dive into Warframe’s beach arena with an ultra-powered Soaktron and compete in a wave of epic splashdowns with other players for a chance to win exclusive rewards (and of course, bragging rights). For more information about Echoes of the Zariman, including a complete list of improvements and enhancements, visit the detailed patch notes on the Warframe website. For more information about Warframe’s summer Dog Days Tactical Alert event, dive into the update on the Warframe website.
Tune In to TennoCon July 16 for Free Rewards, Exclusive Reveals, and More
Digital Extremes is turning up the heat for TennoCon this summer and is building out an exciting day of community activities, developer panels, live Q&A sessions, in-game experiences, and major reveals that will surely make TennoCon 2022 one for the records. Community Art Show and Cosplay submissions remain open through June 16 and applicants can submit their work online for consideration in being featured during TennoCon 2022 on July 16.
Streaming live for free across multiple platforms on July 16, players won’t want to miss out on a rare opportunity to gain access to free rewards by simply tuning into the show. The following rewards are available to players that link their Twitch and Warframe accounts and join the fun at TennoCon. Viewers watching on Steam can also claim TennoCon and TennoLive Drops by following the steps below. Rewards will be delivered to players’ Steam Inventory on completion.
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Reward |
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Twitch Drop Vericres (Warfan) + Renayla Sugatra |
Watch TennoCon on July 16 for 30 Consecutive Minutes from 12:30 p.m. ET - 5 p.m. ET |
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Twitch Drop Titania Prime |
Watch TennoLive for 30 Consecutive Minutes on July 16 Starting at 5 p.m. ET |
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In-Game Drop The Stranger’s Hood (Operator/Drifter Cosmetic) |
Join Digital Extremes for an In-Game Warframe Activity during TennoLive; Must Be Present In-Game at the Time of the Drop |
Digital Extremes annually partners with charitable organizations at TennoCon to raise funds and awareness for local and global initiatives in an effort to rally its bolstering player community around humanitarian and social issues. This year, the company is thrilled to partner with Indspire, an Indigenous-run Canadian organization working to raise the percentage of Indigenous youth entering and graduating from post-secondary education institutions. In addition to organizing digital fundraising activities for attendees at TennoCon, Digital Extremes is proud to make a donation to the organization providing relief efforts and assistance to Indigenous youth in Ontario.
“We are pleased to be working in partnership with Digital Extremes on this innovative initiative,” said Mike DeGagné, President & CEO of Indspire. “It is a significant new opportunity for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis learners across the country; not only will it assist us in overcoming the systemic barriers that they often face, it represents a tangible commitment to reconciliation through education.”
Prepare for TennoCon with New Digital Packs and Exclusive Merchandise
Players can prepare for Warframe’s big day by purchasing a TennoCon Digital Pack, offering access to themed cosmetics and gear, including a new Operator Suit, Armor Bundle, Baro Relay Access and so much more. A new TennoCon physical merchandise pack is also now available, featuring an exclusive TennoCon 2022 shirt, pin (with lanyard and charm), and a digital ship display and Glyph as an added bonus. TennoCon Digital Packs and Merchandise Packs are available for a limited-time only. To purchase a TennoCon Digital Pack, visit the TennoCon website. To purchase a TennoCon Merchandise Pack, visit the Warframe store. Physical merchandise will ship this summer, following TennoCon’s festivities in July.
For hi-res assets, including imagery of Warframe’s TennoCon and TennoLive Drops, and visuals of Warframe’s TennoCon Digital Pack and Merchandise Pack, please visit the TennoCon 2022 press kit.
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ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 70+ million registered players on PC, PS5™, PS4™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
ABOUT INDSPIRE
Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. With the support of its funding partners, Indspire provides financial awards, delivers programs and shares resources so that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students will achieve their highest potential. In 2020-2021, Indspire provided more than $20 million through 6,245 bursaries and scholarships to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada.
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