Digital Extremes has officially announced that the highly anticipated Isleweaver Update for Warframe will launch on June 25, delivering a content-rich experience for both veterans and new Tenno across all platforms. Following the events of Warframe: 1999, this major update continues the narrative thread with new story beats, introduces the game’s 61st Warframe, expands the world of Duviri, adds a new Clan Operation, and brings long-awaited new player quality-of-life changes.
🌌 Return to the Kingdom of Duviri: Story Expansion & Lore
Players who have completed the Warframe: 1999 quest, The Hex, will unlock access to a newly expanded version of the Kingdom of Duviri—an emotionally volatile realm now hosting a wave of fresh threats. Among them:
- Major Rusalka, the central antagonist of the update, returns with a deeper role in the twisted lore of Duviri.
- A new region called Scholar’s Landing emerges as a key narrative hotspot.
- Enemies such as The Murmur and The Indifference add new dimensions to combat and world tension.
- Collectible lore fragments scattered throughout the zone unlock hidden truths and advance the overarching story.
The emotional landscape of Duviri evolves further, allowing players to piece together the mystery behind Rusalka’s reign—culminating in a mini-boss showdown against the newly introduced Warframe, Oraxia.
⚔️ Operation: Eight Claw – A New Clan-Based Event
A major highlight of the Isleweaver Update is the launch of Operation: Eight Claw, a limited-time Clan Operation that tasks players with aiding Dominus Thrax in reclaiming Duviri’s throne.
- Event Dates: June 25 – July 16, 2025
- Objective: Reclaim Scholar’s Landing from Rusalka’s forces
- Rewards: Earn exclusive cosmetics, resources, and legacy Operation rewards
- Lore Unlocked: Discover deeper insights into Duviri’s current power structure through narrative fragments
This event builds on Warframe’s growing trend of cooperative clan-centered gameplay while tying directly into the game’s expanding lore.
🕷️ Oraxia – The 61st Warframe Emerges
At the heart of Isleweaver is Oraxia, Warframe’s terrifying new arachnid-themed Warframe. Known as the Mistress of Fear, Oraxia brings a sinister playstyle designed around control, corruption, and carnage.
Oraxia’s Core Abilities:
- Isolate and Execute: Target weakened enemies for swift elimination
- Poison and Debilitate: Spread toxins across the battlefield
- Corpse Imbibing: Gain buffs from defeated enemies
- Spiderling Swarm: Summon minions from the remains of your victims
Oraxia also brings two new signature weapons:
- Scyotid – A barbed cluster throwing weapon
- Spinnerex – A poisonous whip designed to immobilize and melt foes
This Warframe is poised to appeal to players who enjoy sinister, precision-based playstyles and thematic builds.
👗 Deluxe Cosmetics & TennoGen Additions
The update also introduces a wave of high-fashion cosmetic content:
- Citrine Aphrodita Deluxe Collection – Featuring a new Aphrodita Skin, Corazon Syandana, and other bejeweled accessories
- New TennoGen Content – Player-created skins, armor sets, and operator customizations selected by the community
As always, Warframe continues to set the bar for free-to-play visual customization.
🛠️ Revamped New Player Experience & Valkyr Rework
Digital Extremes is also focusing heavily on streamlining the game for new players. The Isleweaver Update introduces:
- Revamped Junction Rewards: Making early-game progression faster and clearer
- Tutorial Enhancements: Including an updated Vor’s Prize quest with modernized combat and boss mechanics
- Valkyr Rework: The melee-focused Warframe now has a faster, more aggressive ability kit, catering to players who prefer visceral, frontline gameplay
These changes reflect the studio’s ongoing mission to make Warframe more approachable without sacrificing its rich complexity. More updates are expected to be announced at TennoCon 2025.
🧠 Final Thoughts: A Major Step Forward for All Players
With Isleweaver, Warframe demonstrates why it remains one of the most dynamic and generous free-to-play games in the industry. This update provides:
- A deep lore continuation for long-time players
- Clan-based co-op content in Operation: Eight Claw
- One of the most creative Warframes to date with Oraxia
- And a renewed onboarding experience to support the next generation of Tenno
Whether you’re a returning player, clan leader, or total newcomer, June 25 is the perfect time to dive into Warframe‘s ever-expanding universe