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Press release:
Latest PC Update Introduces Space Cat Companions, New Star Chart System, and More; New Tenno Team Sport Mode Lunaro Heads to Consoles This Week.

LONDON, ON (July 8, 2016) – Today marks the launch of the Specters of the Rail PC update for Warframe, the Free-to-Play hit from independent developer and publisher Digital Extremes. Specters of the Rail brings a significant overhaul to the Star Chart system, new Archwing space combat modes, the introduction of space cat companions, and more! Specters of the Rail is the second of a major three-part update cycle occurring this summer for Warframe and stands as a testament to Digital Extremes’ commitment to continue improving the Warframe experience for its growing community of over 26 million players worldwide.

Major highlights from today’s Specters of the Rail PC update include:

NEW KAVAT COMPANIONS
A new species enters the Arsenal! These ferocious space cats come with their own Cosmetic Armor and Mods, offering a more defensive style of support in-battle. Two unique Breeds with their own unique set of perks are currently available:

• Adarza Kavats are lethal and sly, offering increased Critical Chance for short durations and the possibility to reflect damage back at their attackers.
• Smeeta Kavats are aloof but powerful, occasionally projecting an image of itself to distract enemies and granting good fortune to squad members.

Finding Kavats has unlocked the secrets of aging as well. All biological Companions will be instantly Matured at the press of a button — but think before you act. Puppies and Kittens now have free roam of your ship. Players must weigh the benefits of an adorable companion at home, or a ferocious beast at their side on the battlefield.

ARCHWING OVERHAUL
Archwing has received an entirely overhauled Flight System, offering players six degrees of freedom! In order for Tenno to explore these changes to their fullest, a new Support Class and new Game Modes have been implemented as well. These additions include:

• A Support Archwing, for those who want to support their fellow Tenno.
• Archwing Pursuit Mode, where players must hunt and battle a heavily-defended Grineer Ship, evading its turrets, mines, and reinforcements along the way.
• Archwing Rush Mode, which requires players to prevent the escape of numerous hostile supply ships in a set period of time.

STAR CHART RENOVATION
Find a new way to experience the Origin System with the complete rework of the Star Chart. Let the nostalgic roadmap design lead you through the stars as you embark on a quest to re-activate the links between Planets called Junctions. This roadmap design is a throwback to the early UI in Warframe which loyal players have often expressed the desires to see revived. While shrouded in mystery, these new ghostly environments will make it easier to traverse the Origin System if your skills are up to the test.

PC players can download Warframe with the new Specters of the Rail update for free today! PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players will receive this update soon.

Lunaro coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
In addition, console players can look forward to the addition of the new game mode Lunaro. Scheduled to launch later this week, Lunaro is a new, fast-paced, competitive team sport challenging players to use skill, mobility, teamwork, and creativity for victory and honor. Accessed in-game through the Conclave, Lunaro invites Tenno to join team Sun or team Moon with up to three players per team. Teams must defend their goal while doing their best to score by shooting the ball (or Lunaro) through the opponents’ goal. Tenno may defend their zone by smashing the Lunaro out of the opponent’s possession or by knocking them down with a crushing hit.

JOIN US AT TENNOCON 2016 ON SATURDAY, JULY 9
TennoCon 2016 will be the largest gathering of Warframe players and developers and it’s starting soon! This first-of-its-kind event promises a day full of fun activities, panels, tournaments, and most importantly, provides a space for our dedicated community of players to meet and connect with the Warframe team in the developer’s hometown of London, Ontario. For more details on the event and tickets, please visit the official TennoCon 2016 website.

Can’t make it to TennoCon? Be sure to catch the much-anticipated TennoLive panel on our official Twitch.tv channel.

To learn more about Warframe, download the game for free and join the community, please visit the official website at: www.warframe.com. To keep up with the latest updates from the Warframe development team, be sure to like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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 PlayStation®3 and the multi-player campaign of BioShock 2. More 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 and publishing the Free-To-Play action game, Warframe® available now on PC, PS4™ and Xbox One. For more information about Digital Extremes, visit the company website at www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.