TennoCon 2026, Digital Extremes’ flagship fan gathering, set the stage for the next evolution of its two flagship action‑RPG titles – Warframe and Soulframe. In a live‑streamed showcase, developers rolled out a suite of headline‑making announcements that promise fresh worlds, fresh antagonists, and fresh gameplay loops for millions of players.

Warframe – Tau Expansion and the Brysko Chimera Warframe

The long‑awaited Tau expansion was finally unveiled, marking the biggest structural shift in Warframe’s 13‑year history. Players will now venture beyond the familiar Origin System into a brand‑new solar system named Tau, anchored by the cyber‑punk‑styled hub city Forax. The zone blends open‑exploration with procedurally generated sectors, offering a hybrid feel between expansive open worlds like Fortuna and the bite‑sized action zones that have defined Warframe’s pacing.

Creative Director Rebecca Ford explained, “Tau is the biggest shift for Warframe ever – we’re adding an entire second solar system, new stories, and a planet‑by‑planet rollout that will keep the game alive forever.” Alongside the galactic addition, a new Warframe type – Brysko, voiced by Matt Mercer – was introduced as a sentient Chimera born within Tau. Brysko’s demo showcased a gunslinger playstyle reminiscent of fast‑paced character action games, underscoring Warframe’s recent emphasis on character‑first storytelling.

Additional announcements included the upcoming Iceblade of Narin story quest, a customizable Orokin Vessel, deluxe variants of Qorvex and Banshee, and a Nightwave mission update titled “Amir’s Shockwave.” Notably, Warframe’s first card‑mini‑game, Portau, was revealed – a poker‑inspired Sentient game featuring unique Blooms, Cores, Moons, and Suns.

Soulframe – Warsongs Fable Quest, Dark Powers, and New Mounts

While still in alpha, Soulframe’s TennoCon reveal focused on deepening its high‑fantasy narrative. The centerpiece is the Warsongs fable quest, slated for a fall release, which expands the protagonist’s origin and pits them against the newly introduced antagonist Tempest Bayor. Veteran voice actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English join the cast, adding gravitas to Bayor and the supporting ally Empress of Eldveil.

Digital Extremes also opened a limited‑time window for players to claim a spot in Soulframe Preludes – the current early‑access phase – by registering before July 12 ET. Beyond narrative, the demo introduced a “dark pact” called Vespers, the first dark powers players can wield, as well as new player‑mounts and a fishing mini‑game, signaling a broader push toward content variety.

Senior Community Manager emphasized the community‑centric development model: “We’re building this game alongside the community, and the upcoming year will bring some truly massive changes.” These announcements illustrate Digital Extremes’ commitment to sustaining long‑term live‑service ecosystems for both titles.