Warframe has done something most live-service games never manage: it has kept a passionate, dedicated community engaged for 13 full years. Digital Extremes is marking that milestone in style, running a packed anniversary event from March 13 through May 8 at 10:59 a.m. ET. Eight weeks of free rewards, four booster weekends, real-world merch, and a hardware giveaway are all on the table, so you will want to know exactly when to log in and what to chase.
What Is the Warframe 13 Year Anniversary Event?
The anniversary event is a limited-time celebration structured around Weekly Alerts and their tougher Elite Mode Alert variants. Each week a new set of Alerts goes live, offering both returning Dex cosmetics from previous anniversaries and brand-new items created specifically for year 13. The headline additions this year are the Dex Signa (a new Signa design) and the 13 Year Anniversary Glyph, joining the full catalog of Dex rewards that veteran Tenno may remember from past events.
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If you already own a weapon reward from a previous anniversary, earning a duplicate still grants you a free Weapon Slot you can use or sell for inventory space.
New Dex Signa reward screen
Full Weekly Alert Reward Schedule
Every Alert window runs Friday to Friday. Missing a week means missing that week's rewards, so mark your calendar for each rotation.
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Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7 include Elite Mode Alert rewards. These are some of the most valuable drops in the entire event, including the Orokin Catalyst (Week 3), Primary Arcane Adapter (Week 5), and Umbra Forma Blueprint (Week 7). Prioritize these weeks if your time is limited.What Are the Best Rewards to Target?
Not every reward carries the same weight for your Arsenal or fashion-frame collection. Here is how to prioritize based on what you actually need.
Must-Have Functional Rewards
The Elite Mode Alerts hand out materials that would otherwise cost you Platinum or significant grind time:
- Exilus Weapon Adapter (Week 1 Elite): Unlocks the Exilus slot on any weapon, saving you Platinum.
- Orokin Catalyst (Week 3 Elite): Doubles a weapon's mod capacity, one of the most universally useful items in the game.
- Primary Arcane Adapter (Week 5 Elite): Lets you socket an Arcane into any Primary weapon.
- Umbra Forma Blueprint (Week 7 Elite): Extremely rare, lets you add an Umbra polarity to any Warframe or weapon.
Top Cosmetic Picks
- Dex Wisp Skin (Week 7): One of the most anticipated cosmetics given Wisp's popularity.
- Dex Ephemera (Week 5): A brand-new cosmetic effect exclusive to this anniversary.
- Dex Nouchali Syandana (Week 6): A returning fan-favorite back accessory.
- Dex Color Picker (Week 8): Adds a free color palette to your collection.
Dex Wisp Skin preview
Booster Weekends: When Should You Farm?
Four booster weekends are spread across the event, alternating between Double Affinity and Double Credits. Plan your heaviest farming sessions around these windows for maximum efficiency.
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Double Affinity weekends are ideal for leveling new weapons and Warframes to 30, while Double Credits weekends are perfect for stocking up on Credits through high-yield missions like the Index or Profit-Taker.
What Real-World Anniversary Goodies Are Available?
Anniversary Merch Collection
Digital Extremes launched a limited-time physical merchandise collection alongside the in-game event. The lineup includes:
- 13 Year Anniversary Quarter Zip: Made from 80% cotton and 20% polyester, available in sizes S through 4XL.
- 13 Year Anniversary Pin: A soft enamel pin you can attach to jackets, bags, or clothing.
- 13 Year Anniversary Poster: A 24" x 36" print featuring all 64 Warframes, from Excalibur to the newest frame, Follie. The poster is an optional add-on at a discounted price.
This collection is only available for a limited time through the Official Warframe Merch Store, so act quickly if physical collectibles interest you.
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The merch collection is listed as a pre-order with limited availability. Once the pre-order window closes, these items will not return, making them genuine collectibles for long-time fans.
HyperX Keyboard Giveaway
Partnering with HyperX, Digital Extremes ran a giveaway for five HyperX Alloy Origins 2 1800 keyboards (approximate retail value: $140 USD each). The giveaway entry period ran from March 13 through March 24, 2026, and has now ended. Winners were selected by random draw.
HyperX x Warframe giveaway keyboard
How Does This Year's Event Compare to Past Anniversaries?
Each year, Digital Extremes re-runs the full catalog of Dex rewards so players who missed previous anniversaries can catch up, while also introducing at least one new item. In recent years the new additions have included a special Ephemera (year 12) and now the Dex Signa for year 13. This structure means both returning veterans and newer Tenno have reasons to log in every single week rather than just cherry-picking a few favorites.
The eight-week format also gives players more flexibility than a single-week event, though you still need to check in weekly since each Alert window expires after exactly seven days.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Anniversary Event
- Log in at the start of each Friday window (11 a.m. ET) to give yourself the full seven days to complete both Alerts.
- Tackle Elite Mode Alerts first during Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7 since those rewards are the hardest to obtain otherwise.
- Stack your heaviest grinding sessions with the Double Affinity weekends (Weekends #1 and #3) to speed up Mastery Rank progress.
- If you are a newer player, focus on the Orokin Catalyst (Week 3) and Umbra Forma Blueprint (Week 7) first since these are among the rarest and most impactful items in the entire game.