Warframe Timeline ( Real )

announcement
March 25, 2012

Warframe Announced

Digital Extremes officially announces Warframe, marking the public introduction of the game.

release
March 25, 2013

Warframe Official Release

Warframe launches as a free-to-play title on PC, beginning its public availability.

release
November 15, 2013

PlayStation 4 Launch

Warframe launches on PlayStation 4, expanding its player base to console users.

release
September 29, 2014

Xbox One Launch

Warframe releases on Xbox One, further expanding its console presence.

milestone
April 2016

Warframe Reaches 10 Million Players

Warframe hits a major milestone of 10 million registered players across all platforms.

release
November 20, 2018

Nintendo Switch Launch

Warframe becomes available on Nintendo Switch, extending accessibility to a new audience.

milestone
2020

Warframe Hits 50 Million Players

Warframe achieves 50 million registered users, demonstrating significant growth and popularity.

release
November 2020

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S Launch

Warframe launches on next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X/S supporting upgraded performance and visuals.

anniversary
March 25, 2023

Warframe Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

Warframe celebrates its decade of ongoing development, community, and growth since initial release.

Warframe Timeline ( Fictional )

historical
Era 0: Orokin Prime

The Orokin Empire Flourishes

The Orokin civilization reaches its peak, mastering advanced technology and controlling the Origin System.

technological
Era 0: Early Warframe Development

Creation of the Warframes

The Orokin develop the Warframes, biomechanical suits empowered by the Tenno to combat threats such as the Sentients.

conflict
Era 0: Sentient Incursion

The Sentient War Begins

The ancient, self-replicating Sentient machines rebel against the Orokin, initiating a catastrophic war.

historical
Era 1: Orokin Collapse

The Collapse of the Orokin Empire

Following the devastation from the Sentient War and internal strife, the Orokin civilization collapses, leaving the Origin System in chaos.

cultural
Era 1: Rise of the Tenno

Emergence of the Tenno

The Tenno, warriors with unique void powers controlling the Warframes, rise from the shadows to fight for survival and justice.

political
Era 1: The Lotus Appears

Formation of the Lotus' Guidance

Lotus, the mysterious guide, begins aiding the Tenno, providing missions and intelligence to restore order.

conflict
Era 1: Grineer Ascendance

The Grineer Expansion

The Grineer, a militarized clone race, expand their control aggressively throughout the Origin System.

economic
Era 1: Corpus Expansion

The Corpus Rise to Prominence

The Corpus, a powerful merchant cult obsessed with profit and technology, increase influence through trade and conflict.

biological
Era 1: Infestation Emergence

The Infestation Outbreak

The Technocyte virus spreads, corrupting life forms and creating a biohazard known as the Infestation.

conflict
Era 2: Tenno Campaign

Tenno Begin Striking Back

The Tenno start targeted missions to undermine Grineer, Corpus, and Infestation forces, asserting their presence.

conflict
Era 2: Sentient Resurgence

Confrontation with the Sentients Returns

The Sentients return through the Void, leading to renewed conflict that tests the Tenno's resolve.

personal
Era 2: The War Within

The War Within

The Tenno confront their own past and inner darkness during a critical mission, revealing hidden truths.

revelation
Era 2: The Second Dream

The Second Dream

A shocking revelation about the true nature of the Tenno is uncovered, changing everything about their identity.

conflict
Era 3: The New War

The New War Begins

A massive conflict erupts as the Sentients wage an all-out assault, threatening the fragile balance of the Origin System.