Warframe is getting its next major update on June 17, 2026, and it's a big one. Jade Shadows: Constellations brings a new cinematic quest that continues the Stalker's story, two new Warframes that operate as a dual pair, and the usual wave of free content that Digital Extremes has made standard for major drops. Here's everything confirmed so far, including the exact release times by region.
When does Jade Shadows: Constellations go live?
Digital Extremes announced the June 17 release date during an earlier Devstream, and based on how every major update including The Old Peace has launched, expect the servers to go live at 10am CT. The full regional breakdown:
Sirius and Orion dual setup
What's in the Jade Shadows: Constellations update?
A new cinematic quest with a real choice
The headline feature is a fresh main quest that picks up directly after the events of Jade Shadows. You'll be working alongside Ryoku and Vena, but the quest doesn't let you ride both sides at once. You have to pick one of them and then raid the other's ship. That kind of binary choice is rare for Warframe quests, and it should give the story some actual tension.
The quest runs in both solo and co-op, so you can experience it however you prefer. The full scope of the quest won't be clear until the update is live, but the Stalker's story continuing here is the thread most long-term players have been waiting on.
Choose your ally in Constellations
Sirius and Orion: the dual Warframe pair
The update introduces two new Warframes: Sirius and Orion. What makes them different from every other frame in the game is their dual setup. You can switch between them mid-mission, and each brings a distinct playstyle. The balance between the two is entirely up to you, which opens up a lot of build flexibility depending on what the mission demands.
This is the kind of mechanic that could change how you approach loadout planning. Whether you lean into one frame heavily or keep both tuned for different situations is a genuine decision rather than an obvious right answer.
Sirius and Orion ability layout
Is the update free?
Yes. Like every major Warframe update, Jade Shadows: Constellations is free to download and play. Microtransactions exist for players who want to skip the grind for the new frames or pick up cosmetic extras, but nothing is paywalled in terms of core content.
If you're newer to the game and want to get up to speed before the update lands, the Warframe beginner's guide covers which frames to prioritize, how to spend Platinum wisely, and how to move through the Star Chart efficiently.
What do you need to access the new quest?
The source material doesn't specify exact quest prerequisites, so treat this section as a flag to check in-game once the update goes live. Warframe cinematic quests typically require completing earlier story content first, and given that Constellations follows directly from Jade Shadows, having that quest completed beforehand is the safe assumption.
How does Constellations fit into the current Warframe calendar?
This update lands in a busy stretch for the game. The Warframe 13 Year Anniversary event has been running with 8 weeks of free Dex rewards and booster weekends, and Constellations drops right into that window. If you've been logging in for the anniversary content, you're already in a good position to hit the new update fresh.
For players who want to stay across everything happening in the game right now, the full Warframe guides collection has dedicated pages for The Old Peace, Operation Atramentum, Voruna Prime Access, and active promo codes.