Alongside an announcement of its release date, full details are finally emerging about Warframe's Nintendo Switch 2 port, and we have to say, we're impressed. We first saw footage of this port back in September of last year during the development team's Devshorts stream, showing off its slick 60fps capabilities, but we now know about further optimizations, too - you can expect to enjoy Warframe on Switch 2 on March 25, 2026, with high resolution, mouse mode controls, and exclusive items.
Yep, it seems like the wait was worth it. After a lack of access to the Nintendo Switch 2 developer kits stalled progress initially, the development team at Digital Extremes has cooked up a storm. You'll be able to play in full 60fps as expected by our very own tech aficionado Sam in his piece on the Warframe Nintendo Switch 2 framerate, alongside other improvements on the original Switch version, such as 1080p resolution, improved load times, better textures, and higher quality shaders.
Alongside that, you can use your Joy-Con 2s in Mouse Mode, either to navigate menus or in combat, as you can now aim down sights with this mode. This is the feature that excites me the most, as while we've seen some games utterly miss the mark on this (I'm looking pointedly at Drag x Drive), I have faith that Warframe will be able to integrate mouse controls seamlessly. This is the kind of innovation I wanted to see from Switch 2 versions of games, as it's not just an improved version, but an additive experience.
I'm aware I dangled exclusive items in front of you at the beginning of this story, so let's get into what's on offer: if you log into Warframe on your Switch 2 between March 25 and April 15, 2026, you can earn an exclusive Ambimanus pack, which includes the Vericres Warfan weapon, an Akomeogi Warfan skin, a stance mod, and affinity and credit boosters, among other cosmetics. If that doesn't convince you after all the cool upgrades, we truly don't know what will. Plus, it's a free Switch game - you may as well check it out.
The latest Warframe update will also launch on the same day, called Shadowgrapher. It brings with it the 64th Warframe, Follie, who has ink-based abilities, and a new game mode called Follie's Hunt. There are also new mod cosmetics, called Atragraphs, and new Adversary weapons, among a few other updates to weapons. I'm excited to get stuck in, and now that Warframe Android is also here, you don't even need to own a Switch 2 to join in on the action.