Digital Extremes kicked off the year with its first Devstream of 2025, and it was packed with major announcements for Warframe fans. The headline reveal? Warframe officially launches on Android on Wednesday, February 18, bringing the long-running free-to-play action RPG to yet another platform.
Alongside the mobile launch, the studio also confirmed the next major free update, The Shadowgrapher, arriving on all platforms in March. The Devstream covered everything from a brand-new Warframe and fresh cosmetics to Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements, returning seasonal events, and community meetups planned well into 2026.
Warframe Launches on Android This February
Warframe on Android will support full Cross Play and Cross Save, meaning mobile players can jump straight into the Origin System with friends across PC and consoles.
Key Android launch details include:
- Global launch date: Wednesday, February 18
- Canadian soft launch begins February 11
- Exclusive Cumulus Collection rewards for players who log in on Android by March 4
- Includes weapon cosmetics, armor cosmetics, and resource boosters
- Minimum requirements: 64-bit Android, ARM64 processor, Android 12+, and 4GB RAM
According to Community Director Megan Everett, the Android release is a major milestone in making Warframe accessible on every current-generation platform, especially with Cross Play and Cross Save breaking down platform barriers.
The Shadowgrapher Update Arrives in March
The next major content update, The Shadowgrapher, sends players back to the ruins of the Vesper Relay to uncover a darker, more artistic mystery.
Highlights include:
- Follie, the 64th playable Warframe, inspired by ominous inkblot imagery
- A brand-new game mode set inside a haunted, living painting
- A sinister new mission environment with unique visual storytelling
- Expanded Operator and Drifter face customization options
- The ability to replay The Old Peace Quest
More details on The Shadowgrapher will be revealed during Februaryā€™s Devstream.
Nintendo Switch 2 Support Confirmed
Warframe is also gearing up for Nintendoā€™s next console, with native Switch 2 features arriving in Q1 2026.
Planned improvements include:
- Mouse Mode support using the right Joy-Con for aiming and menu navigation
- Guaranteed 60FPS at 1080p in handheld and docked modes
- Improved load times, textures, and shader quality
New Cosmetics, Events, and Year in Review
Fashionframe fans werenā€™t left out, with several cosmetic reveals and returning seasonal events.
- Vauban Heirloom Skin launches February 11, alongside a light ability kit retouch
- New deluxe skins for Gauss and Grendel arriving with The Shadowgrapher
- Lunar New Year skin for Dagath, celebrating the Year of the Horse
- The 2025 Warframe Year in Review is available now
- Star Days Valentineā€™s event runs from February 4 to March 2
Upcoming TennoVIP Events and TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes also shared details on upcoming community events:
- PAX East Main Stage panel on March 28
- Boston TennoVIP event celebrating Warframeā€™s 13th anniversary on March 27
- First-ever Brazil TennoVIP event in SĆ£o Paulo on May 1
- TennoCon 2026 returns to London, Ontario on July 10ā€“11
With Warframe expanding onto Android, preparing for Nintendo Switch 2, and delivering another major story-driven update, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the gameā€™s biggest years yet.
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