TL;DR
Warframe’s Devstream 198 overview says Tau is coming in December 2026 and will add a new cinematic quest, a new Star Chart, and two playable zones: Fornax and Perita. The stream also introduced Brysko, a new Warframe, and previewed cosmetics for Koumei and Nezha.
What Changed
- Warframe: Tau is scheduled for December 2026.
- The Tau update will include a new cinematic quest, tentatively estimated at 2–3 hours long.
- A new Star Chart will open with two playable zones:
- Fornax, a Sentient ring city with three interconnected hubs
- Perita, described as present-day rather than memories from the Dark Refractory
- Perita will feature a new Syndicate, The Cleaving Glaive, and approximately six missions at launch.
- Ten Prime Warframe sets will be permanently unvaulted, with their Relics added as rewards earned on Perita.
- Brysko was revealed as Warframe 67, along with his Hound companion and ability kit.
- Koumei is getting a high-roller-themed Deluxe Skin, plus the Fussami Armor Set, Malabou Syandana, and Narissen Polearm Skin.
- New Captura Date Scenes with The Hex are coming.
- Nezha will receive an Heirloom in early 2027.
- Two Gift of the Lotus Alerts are scheduled for November, each offering 200,000 Kuva and 10,000 Credits.
Player Impact
Tau appears to be a major content update rather than a small add-on, with a new quest, new zones, and new missions tied to Perita. Players who want to jump in right away are told to complete the Prologue to Tau Quest first.
The permanent unvaulting of ten Prime Warframe sets matters for players looking to earn those Relics through Perita rewards. The article does not list which Prime sets are included, so the exact farming targets are not confirmed here.
Brysko’s reveal gives players a first look at a new Warframe with a Hound-focused kit, but the article also notes that development is still ongoing and the shown abilities are subject to change.
Cosmetic additions for Koumei and Nezha are also on the way, but the article does not confirm gameplay effects from those items.
Official Media
Sources
- https://www.warframe.com/en/news/devstream-198-overview