Digital Extremes kicked off 2026 with explosive announcements during Devstream 192 on January 23! From the highly anticipated Android mobile release to the mysterious painter-themed Warframe Follie arriving in March’s “The Shadowgrapher” update, Tenno have plenty to celebrate this year. Here’s everything announced during the first dev stream of 2026.
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Warframe Devstream 192 Major Announcements
| Announcement | Release Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Android Launch | Feb 11 (Canada) / Feb 18 (Global) | Full mobile cross-play experience |
| Vauban Heirloom | February 11, 2026 | Removable jacket, ability retouch |
| Follie (64th Warframe) | March 2026 | Painter-themed with unique mechanics |
| The Shadowgrapher Update | March 2026 | New game mode at Vesper Relay ruins |
| Star Days Event | Feb 4 – March 2 | Valentine’s Day cosmetics return |
| Dagath Deluxe Skin | February 11, 2026 | Lunar New Year themed (Year of the Horse) |
Android Mobile: Warframe Goes Portable
After months of closed beta testing, Warframe officially launches on Android devices in February 2026. Canadian Tenno get early access on February 11, while the global rollout happens February 18. The mobile version features full cross-play and cross-progression with PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, meaning your entire arsenal travels with you.
Digital Extremes also confirmed they’ll announce the Nintendo Switch 2 release date during February’s Devstream 193, keeping momentum strong for multi-platform expansion.
Vauban Heirloom: Fashion Meets Function
The train-conductor-inspired Vauban Heirloom skin debuts February 11 with unprecedented customization. Following the Rhino Heirloom approach, you can remove the sleeves or the entire puffer jacket through Attachments, creating multiple fashion looks from one skin. The Shaolin-inspired Signa adds a distinctive pigtail detail.
Vauban’s receiving a simultaneous ability “retouch” (similar to Ash’s 2025 update), with the most notable change being Minelayer’s simplification and new status scaling through Ability Strength.
The Shadowgrapher: Meet Follie
March 2026 brings Warframe’s 64th frame in a standalone update titled “The Shadowgrapher.” Follie draws inspiration from painting and inkblots, featuring whimsical animations showcased in her Noble animation set. Digital Extremes cut Augment mods from this update entirely to dedicate development time to Follie’s unique ability design—full details coming in Devstream 193.
The update includes a new team-based game mode accessible through the destroyed Vesper Relay near Venus, where squads enter portraits exploring Follie’s artistic domain.
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Wall-Running Officially Shelved
After postponing wall-running from The Old Peace update to “sometime in 2026,” Digital Extremes confirmed they’ve abandoned active development. The feature introduced more problems than gameplay value compared to the current wall-hopping system.
What’s Next?
Devstream 193 in February will reveal full details on Follie’s abilities, The Shadowgrapher game mode mechanics, and the exact Switch 2 release date. Visit the official Warframe news page for patch notes and community updates.
FAQs
Q: Will my progress transfer between PC and Android?
Yes! Full cross-play and cross-progression are supported, so your entire account—including frames, weapons, and cosmetics—syncs seamlessly across all platforms.
Q: Is The Shadowgrapher part of the Tau storyline?
No, unlike The Old Peace which built toward Tau, The Shadowgrapher is a standalone update focused on Follie’s artistic narrative separate from the main Tau arc.
