Digital Extremes has officially announced that Warframe, its critically acclaimed free-to-play cooperative online action game, is set to launch a native version for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Renowned for its blend of fast-paced combat and deep customization, Warframe has maintained a loyal player base since its original debut, gathering millions of Tenno—the in-game moniker for players—across various platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and the current Nintendo Switch via the eShop. Via a recent statement on social media, Digital Extremes confirmed, "A native version of Warframe is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Players can look forward to enhanced graphical fidelity, smoother performance, and a more responsive combat experience.
More information will be shared in the coming months." For those less familiar, Warframe invites players to battle across a sprawling interplanetary system riven by war.
Guided by the enigmatic Lotus, players master their Warframe—a biomechanical exo-armor—unlocking new abilities and assembling a formidable Arsenal of customizable weapons.
Progression in the game takes Tenno through massive open worlds, rich storylines, and competitive missions, combining parkour movement, ship-to-ship space combat, and deep cooperative gameplay mechanics. Key features highlighted by Digital Extremes for Warframe include: - **Become a Powerful Warrior:** Players engage as Warframes, each equipped with a suite of unique powers and weaponry.
Over 40 different Warframes are available, enabling diverse playstyles and strategic team compositions. - **Cooperative Squad Play:** Warframe emphasizes teamwork, allowing players to join squads, complete missions, and earn bonus rewards through collaborative gameplay.
In-game matchmaking simplifies finding allies for challenging missions. - **Explore a Massive System:** Players traverse exotic locations using advanced parkour and pilot customizable spacecraft in large-scale space battles.
The Origin System’s detailed open worlds are inhabited by a variety of life forms, offering endless discovery. - **Epic Cinematic Narrative:** Warframe’s ongoing storyline spans over 30 narrative-driven quests and five separate expansions, immersing players in the lore and history of the Origin System. - **Customization and Mastery:** The Arsenal includes hundreds of weapons, vehicles, companions, and customization options, letting players refine their combat style and appearance. The announcement of a native Nintendo Switch 2 version underscores Digital Extremes’ commitment to delivering a premier experience for both veterans and newcomers.
Enhanced hardware will allow the team to realize smoother frame rates, higher resolutions, and improved overall gameplay—upgrades eagerly anticipated by the active Warframe community. Currently, Warframe is available globally via the Nintendo eShop on the existing Nintendo Switch.
With the impending release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Digital Extremes is poised to expand the game’s reach and technical ambitions even further.
Additional details regarding the release timeline and new features specific to the Nintendo Switch 2 version are expected to be shared by the developer in future updates, including possible appearances in upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. Stay tuned for the latest news on Warframe, Nintendo Switch 2, and more groundbreaking releases from Digital Extremes as the next chapter of this iconic action game unfolds.
Renowned for its blend of fast-paced combat and deep customization, Warframe has maintained a loyal player base since its original debut, gathering millions of Tenno—the in-game moniker for players—across various platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and the current Nintendo Switch via the eShop. Via a recent statement on social media, Digital Extremes confirmed, "A native version of Warframe is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Players can look forward to enhanced graphical fidelity, smoother performance, and a more responsive combat experience.
More information will be shared in the coming months." For those less familiar, Warframe invites players to battle across a sprawling interplanetary system riven by war.
Guided by the enigmatic Lotus, players master their Warframe—a biomechanical exo-armor—unlocking new abilities and assembling a formidable Arsenal of customizable weapons.
Progression in the game takes Tenno through massive open worlds, rich storylines, and competitive missions, combining parkour movement, ship-to-ship space combat, and deep cooperative gameplay mechanics. Key features highlighted by Digital Extremes for Warframe include: - **Become a Powerful Warrior:** Players engage as Warframes, each equipped with a suite of unique powers and weaponry.
Over 40 different Warframes are available, enabling diverse playstyles and strategic team compositions. - **Cooperative Squad Play:** Warframe emphasizes teamwork, allowing players to join squads, complete missions, and earn bonus rewards through collaborative gameplay.
In-game matchmaking simplifies finding allies for challenging missions. - **Explore a Massive System:** Players traverse exotic locations using advanced parkour and pilot customizable spacecraft in large-scale space battles.
The Origin System’s detailed open worlds are inhabited by a variety of life forms, offering endless discovery. - **Epic Cinematic Narrative:** Warframe’s ongoing storyline spans over 30 narrative-driven quests and five separate expansions, immersing players in the lore and history of the Origin System. - **Customization and Mastery:** The Arsenal includes hundreds of weapons, vehicles, companions, and customization options, letting players refine their combat style and appearance. The announcement of a native Nintendo Switch 2 version underscores Digital Extremes’ commitment to delivering a premier experience for both veterans and newcomers.
Enhanced hardware will allow the team to realize smoother frame rates, higher resolutions, and improved overall gameplay—upgrades eagerly anticipated by the active Warframe community. Currently, Warframe is available globally via the Nintendo eShop on the existing Nintendo Switch.
With the impending release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Digital Extremes is poised to expand the game’s reach and technical ambitions even further.
Additional details regarding the release timeline and new features specific to the Nintendo Switch 2 version are expected to be shared by the developer in future updates, including possible appearances in upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. Stay tuned for the latest news on Warframe, Nintendo Switch 2, and more groundbreaking releases from Digital Extremes as the next chapter of this iconic action game unfolds.
