Warframe: 1999 unveils Techrot Encore release date, adds new content and characters

The anticipation for Warframe's 1999 expansion has been palpable, and the upcoming Techrot Encore update is set to heighten that excitement. Scheduled for release on March 19th, this update brings a nostalgic turn-of-the-millennium vibe along with the return of the ARG band as boss battles, adding a unique twist to the series-standard action.

Techrot Encore introduces four new Protoframes to the roster: Flare, Minerva, Kaya, and Velimir II, each bringing their own flair to the battlefield. Alongside these, the 60th Warframe, Temple, makes its debut, equipped with Techrot Subwoofer minions and a sapient guitar named Lizzie, ready to bring the house down with its powerful abilities.

For seasoned Warframe veterans, the update offers two new endgame stages. In Stage Defense, players will defend Scaldra as they honor fallen comrades with a memorial show. Meanwhile, Temporal Archimedea challenges players to team up with Minerva and Velimir II for three consecutive random missions, utilizing the Peely Pix system to dynamically adjust modifiers, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging.

In a heartwarming gesture, Digital Extremes honors a Make-A-Wish commitment from James Conlin with the introduction of the Atomicycle racing mini-game at the Höllvania Mall Hub arcade, Ollie's Crash Course, adding a fun and engaging new element to the Warframe universe.

With the buildup to Tennocon 2025 and the relaunch of an upgraded Warframe Companion App open beta, March is shaping up to be an exhilarating time for Warframe fans. Whether you're diving into the new content or exploring the upgraded app, there's no shortage of reasons to be excited.

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