During this year's TennoLive mainstage presentation, Digital Extremes revealed that Warframe is officially moving beyond the Origin System. Players will soon travel to Tau, a star system previously only known through lore and the memories of The Old Peace, in a major update arriving on all platforms later in 2026.
Exploring the Sentient World of Fornax
The journey into Tau begins in Fornax, a massive, corrupted Sentient metropolis. The environment is defined by its harsh conditions, including frequent, dangerous storms that bring unending black rain down upon the city's inhabitants, which include various addicts and criminals.
Community Director Megan Everett showcased the new region, confirming that Fornax will feature distinct areas such as docks, slums, and seedy gambling dens. This update serves as the starting point for a broader cinematic narrative that will eventually explore more of the binary star system.
New Warframe and Narrative Threats
The update introduces a new, noir-inspired Warframe named Brysko. Players will work alongside Albrecht Entrati to infiltrate the Sentient underworld and confront the Hunra, a fearsome kingpin who maintains control over Fornax through violence and fear. The narrative stakes are high, as players must reach the Hunra to prevent a cataclysmic conflict from breaking out.
Quick Facts
- New Location: The Tau star system, specifically the metropolis of Fornax.
- New Warframe: Brysko, a noir-inspired addition to the roster.
- Release Window: Coming to all platforms later in 2026.
- Key Characters: Albrecht Entrati and the new antagonist, the Hunra.
As the story progresses, players can expect to encounter old friends and foes, with the narrative focusing on the consequences of past events within the Warframe universe. For further details on the development of this update, interested players can visit the official Warframe: Tau webpage or monitor upcoming developer streams on the official Twitch channel.