Digital Extremes has announced that a demo for the upcoming Warframe expansion Warframe: 1999 will launch on October 16. It will feature an Extermination Mission where players control protagonist Arthur. Additionally, players will have to complete the quests “Awakening” and “Vor’s Prize” to play the demo, and players who do so will receive the Protokol Longsword Skin for free. A trailer was also released. In the Warframe: 1999 demo, players will “Journey into the past to explore as Arthur, confront the Scaldra and explore the streets of Höllvania on your Atomicycle ahead of the full release of Warframe: 1999 in December 2024.
Warframe’s details via the developer:
Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience.
BECOME A POWERFUL WARRIOR
Enter your Warframe: a bio-metal suit of untold power. Unleash its Abilities and wield a vast array of devastating weaponry to effortlessly annihilate hordes of enemies on sight. And when the slaughter is over, you can earn or instantly unlock 40+ different Warframes – each with a unique suite of powers – to re-experience the mayhem any way you want.
BATTLE ALONGSIDE FRIENDS
Form a Squad with your friends and earn valuable bonus Rewards when you complete Missions together via highly collaborative, co-op gameplay. Utilize your Warframe’s Abilities to heal allies, redirect enemy fire, and achieve your objectives. Stuck on a particular challenge? In-game matchmaking makes it easy to connect with friendly Tenno whenever you need an extra hand.
EXPLORE A MASSIVE SYSTEM
Deftly maneuver through ground-based Missions with your Warframe’s mesmerizing parkour skills, or take to the stars and engage in massive ship-to-ship battles in your very own customizable spacecraft. Lose yourself within mysterious open-world landscapes and discover a system teeming with fascinating lifeforms – both friendly and hostile.
DISCOVER AN EPIC STORY
Marvel at the sweeping history of the Origin System as you experience Warframe’s massive cinematic narrative spanning 5 separate expansions and 30+ story-based Quests. Discover the power within and experience your first taste of invincibility with one of three original Warframes before you begin your journey, develop your skills and seek out the truth behind your awakening.
MASTER YOUR ARSENAL
Your starter Weapons are just the beginning. Craft hundreds of destructive armaments, plus vehicles, Companions and more. Level them up and experiment until you find the right combination of gear that suits your unique playstyle. Fashion your weaponry for a fearsome look to compliment your custom-designed loadout.
CUSTOMIZE ENDLESSLY
Entering the Origin System means joining legions of friendly Tenno, each with their own personalized Warframes, Weapons and gear. With a staggering number of Customization options available to enhance your Loadout, designing the perfect look for your Warframe makes for an endlessly rewarding challenge for you and your Squad.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.