TennoCon 2026: A Glimpse into the Future of Warframe and Soulframe

Digital Extremes’ latest fan event, TennoCon 2026, has finally come to a close, and with it, we’ve gained a deeper understanding of the exciting developments awaiting fans of Warframe and Soulframe.

At the heart of the event was the long-awaited Tau expansion for Warframe, which promises to be the biggest shift forward for the action-RPG since its inception. According to Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford, Tau will introduce a full second solar system to explore, complete with new stories, characters, and procedurally generated zones.

One of the most striking features of the Tau expansion is the introduction of a new type of Warframe known as Brysko, a sentient being created within the Tau system. Brysko is a Chimera Warframe, capable of playing as a gunslinger in combat sequences that evoke the fast-paced action of character-driven games.

Brysko’s story is deeply intertwined with the larger narrative of Warframe, and players can expect to delve into the mysteries of the Tau system and confront new threats alongside the enigmatic Man in the Wall. The developers have also announced a new customizable Orokin Vessel, as well as a plethora of updates, including the Iceblade of Narin story quest, new deluxe versions of Qorvex and Banshee, a gameplay rework, and new Nightwave missions with the Amir’s Shockwave update.

But Warframe wasn’t the only game in town. Soulframe, Digital Extremes’ high-fantasy action-RPG, has been steadily building a devoted community, and TennoCon 2026 saw the reveal of several key updates for the game. One of the most significant announcements was the expansion of Soulframe’s early access, with players who sign up for access to Soulframe Preludes on the official site before July 12 earning a chance to get in on the action.

The new narrative and fable mission, Warsongs, promises to take players on a thrilling journey through the world of Soulframe, introducing new characters, quests, and storylines to the game. The demo also showcased the game’s first attempts at offering a dark side of sorts to follow, with the introduction of the Vadagar pact and a new weapon, the Coiled Dawn, which uses large sweeping strikes to cut down multiple enemies.

But that’s not all. Soulframe players can also look forward to a new combat encounter against the Mendicant Reinbreaker, a shadowy dark knight that can potentially be a new ally upon defeat, as well as player mounts and the relaxing ‘Vegan Fishing’ mini-game, which lets players capture fish across the Alca to gain intel about the wildlife.

According to senior community manager for Soulframe, the community’s support is ‘so critical’ and a ‘gift,’ and the team is committed to honoring that gift by doing it right. With a focus on building the game alongside the community, the developers are taking a collaborative approach to shaping the future of Soulframe.