Warframe’s The Old Peace lands Dec. 10 — new mode, a devilish Warframe, and TennoCon dates

Why this matters: Warframe’s next chapter actually changes how you’ll play

Digital Extremes isn’t just shipping another quest – The Old Peace, arriving Dec. 10 free across every platform, looks like a deliberate nudge to reshape mid-to-late-game Warframe. The devstream didn’t just tease cosmetics and a new Warframe; it debuted a fresh 12-minute survival-lite mode, a new faction that turns Prime frames into mini-bosses, and a major expansion to Focus School ultimate abilities (Tauron Strikes). If you’ve been worried Warframe was leaning too heavily on reworks and reskins, this update leans into new systems and new ways to play – with the usual Warframe monetization tacked on.

• Launch date: The Old Peace is free everywhere on Dec. 10.
• New mode: The Perita Rebellion – 12-minute challenge, unique rewards, three bosses.
• New systems: Tauron Strikes (bigger-than-ever Ultimate abilities) and a new resource economy to unlock them.
• New Warframe: Uriel (63rd) — demon-themed, summon-heavy, earnable or buyable with Platinum.
• Other: Bayonet weapon class, new Primes, Voruna deluxe cosmetics, Operation: Blood of Perita, Android closed beta, TennoCon 2026 ticket details, Game Awards trailer tease.

Breaking down the new gameplay: The Perita Rebellion and Tauron Strikes

The Perita Rebellion is the standout here. It’s a compact, 12-minute battlefield challenge where you pick one of five Focus Schools and try to survive while completing rotating objectives. It’s not a full open-world invasion — think high-intensity, short-form runs with escalating modifiers and exclusive reward chests. That design fits modern looter-shooter trends: short, replayable loops with tight reward pacing. It also introduces the Anarchs, a nasty new faction with Dax, Grineer and — eyebrow-raisingly — commandeered Prime Warframes acting as mini-bosses.

Why worry? Commandeered Prime Warframes as minibosses sounds cool, but it risks asset fatigue if they’re just palette-swapped models with higher HP. Still, when Devs actually craft unique behaviors around those models, it can be memorable — and Warframe has pulled off similar surprises before.

Tauron Strikes are the other big mechanical shift: bona fide, cinematic Ultimates for each Focus School. These aren’t simple damage buffs — they’re unlocked and upgraded with new Perita resources and Focus. Some Tauron Strikes were already teased (Naramon’s Vexoric, Unairu’s Cogron); the stream closed the loop on the remaining three (Madurai’s Thara, Vazarin’s Nidri, Zenurik’s Lorak). For players who’ve sunk into Focus trees, this adds a new end-game target; for newcomers it’s another gated progression path to consider.

Uriel: the 63rd Warframe — power fantasy or paywall bait?

Uriel arrives as a fiery, summon-focused frame born from the Protoframe Roathe of The Devil’s Triad. He’s got brimstone AOE, three fiendish summons, and a clear power fantasy built for cinematic, chaotic encounters. You can craft Uriel for free by completing The Descendia to collect blueprints and parts, or skip the grind and buy him from the Market for Platinum. That dual path keeps Warframe’s free-to-play promise intact while reminding players that the shortcut exists — nothing new for the game, but worth calling out for players who prize self-earned unlocks.

Weapons, cosmetics, and the microtransaction reality

Vinquibus, Warframe’s first Bayonet, is the kind of hybrid weapon design I actually want to try — a primary-melee hybrid that occupies both slots and promises a mix of ranged accuracy and brutal melee finishers. That kind of slot hybridization could shift builds and loadouts in interesting ways, though balancing will be key: will it centralize power into fewer slots or open up more options?

Gyre Prime, Alternox Prime, and Kestrel Prime are on the way alongside Voruna’s deluxe cosmetic bundle. Deluxe skins and Prime drops are Warframe’s economic backbone, so expect a steady stream of premium items alongside the free content. Operation: Blood of Perita runs Dec. 16-Jan. 6 for additional time-limited cosmetics and a player title — standard live-service seasoning to keep players logging in.

Mobile, TennoCon and the Game Awards tease — why now?

Two strategic moves: Warframe’s Android closed beta opens the door to a broader audience, and teasing a trailer at The Game Awards keeps narrative momentum into 2026. TennoCon returns July 10-11, 2026 in London, Ontario; tickets go on sale Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. ET, with two ultra-rare Legendary tickets offering studio tours and one-on-one dev time. TennoCon has been the game’s best PR engine — the dates and ticket tiers matter because they show Digital Extremes is still investing in community spectacle, not just patches.

What players should expect

• If you like short, replayable loops with clear rewards, Perita Rebellion is a win.
• Players who’ve invested in Focus trees get meaningful new Ultimates; casuals might find a new grind.
• Uriel looks fun and thematic — earnable, but monetizable. Your choice: grind or instant access.
• Mobile beta and a Game Awards trailer mean Warframe is pushing narrative and platform reach in parallel — watch performance and control fidelity on Android.

TL;DR — The Old Peace isn’t just another quest drop. It’s a package that adds a bite-sized mode, beefy Ultimates, a new faction that could lean into memorable boss design, and a flashy melee-range weapon class. As always, watch the balance patches and how quickly Tauron Strikes become the new “must-have” meta. I’m excited to try Vinquibus in an actual mission, skeptical about Prime frame miniboss reuse, and curious whether Uriel’s summons will feel fresh or just another overcharged pet frame. See you on Dec. 10 — if you don’t mind the inevitable platinum temptations.