Highly anticipated F2P action game ships on Launch Day
Digital Extremes just announced that Warframe, the fastest growing Free-to-Play game, will be exclusive to the PlayStation4 computer entertainment system. For three months starting at launch on November 15th in North America and November 29th in Europe, PS4 system owners will get first crack at being a space ninja. Announced at PAX Prime in Seattle, one of North America’s largest consumer tradeshows for games, Warframe is playable for all attendees at the Sony Booth #1222.
“With how the industry is evolving, this really is the Player Generation,” said Steve Sinclair, creative director at Digital Extremes. “Games are reaching players hands in so many different ways now and Sony gets it, which is why we are bringing Warframe exclusively to the PS4 first. There’s no reason not to download Warframe on day 1 if you’re an action game lover – it’s free!”
As a co-op focused game that thrives on community and clan-building, Warframe will take full advantage of the social connectivity and community building features coming to the PlayStation 4 system. Some of the features involve the new enhanced DUAL SHOCK 4 controller that offers integrated audio, touch-pad controls and gameplay streaming capabilities. Additionally, 2nd screen functionality will come in the form of an Android and iOS App called Warframe Nexus. This companion app will allow players to perform in-game tasks and provide pertinent real-time game info while away from the PS4 system such as alerts to critical missions, crafting and building inventory, and scheduling gaming sessions with friends just to name a few.
Players are introduced to Warframe as newly awoken Tenno warriors, thrust into a universe at war and armed with ancient exo-skeletal technology only they can operate. These Warframes bring unimaginable power and skill to the Tenno and provide players with unique offensive and defensive powers to explore and master. Players go solo or band together in squads of 4 to complete co-op based raids to locate ancient artifacts that will help customize and upgrade their Warframe and weapons.
More information on Warframe for the PlayStation 4 system will be revealed in the coming months. In the meantime, visit www.warframe.com to stay up to date on the latest news.
About Digital Extremes
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian-based developer has a rich history in developing some of the industry’s top first-person shooter and action games. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal, Unreal Tournament – and all its iterations – and continuing with such hits as Dark Sector, BioShock for the PlayStation3 and the multi-player campaign of BioShock 2. Most recently, Digital Extremes earned critical acclaim for the development of first-person shooter, The Darkness II, based on the comic book series of the same name and the use of its proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine. The studio is currently developing the Free-To-Play action game, Warframe. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit the company website at www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.
