TENNO ARCHIVES — UPDATE 41: THE OLD PEACE
Warframe Update 41 "The Old Peace" Guide 2026: New Quest, Focus 3.0 & Protoframes
Tenno, the final update of 2025 sets the stage for Warframe’s next major chapter. Update 41: The Old Peace delivers a heart-rending cinematic quest that sends you beyond the Origin System, a sweeping Focus 3.0 expansion with Tauron Strikes, three new Protoframes with full KIM romance, and a new Warframe — Uriel, the Heretic of Xata. This dossier covers everything you need to navigate the update.
Guide Content — Warframe Update 41
The Old Peace Quest: Journey beyond the Origin System on Albrecht Entrati’s trail through Tau battlefield memories.
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Focus 3.0 — Tauron Strikes: Operator-summoned weapons wielded by your Warframe for battlefield devastation.
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Uriel: The 63rd Warframe — Heretic of Xata, wielding hellfire and aerial dominance with the Vinquibus Bayonet.
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I. The Old Peace Cinematic Quest
Albrecht Entrati’s trail leads beyond the Origin System. This cinematic quest forces you to confront repressed memories of the calamitous battles on Tau. Only by delving into the past can the path ahead be made clear — but buried secrets can be deadly. The quest serves as the narrative bridge to Warframe’s next major chapter.
Quest Completion Rewards
- Access to the Dark Refractory — a new Navigation access point on your star chart
- Unlocks two new game modes: The Perita Rebellion and Descendia
- Mission Preview feature: jump into new game modes without completing the quest first (experimental)
- Prerequisite for trading Operation: Blood of Perita currency for rewards at Roathe
II. Dark Refractory: New Game Modes
The Dark Refractory serves as a launch point for two entirely new gameplay experiences:
The Perita Rebellion
Relive repressed memories of Tau’s calamitous battles. You play as the Operator, experiencing the war firsthand through fragmented flashbacks. This mode emphasizes Operator-only combat and narrative-driven encounters.
Descendia
Descend into the Infernums of Roathe’s mind, wracked with memories of a violent past. A psychological descent through increasingly hostile mental landscapes, culminating in confrontations that reveal Roathe’s tormented history.
III. The Devil’s Triad Protoframes
Three new Protoframes — known as The Devil’s Triad — reside in La Cathédrale, a location somewhere in time accessible from a new portal in the Sanctum Anatomica on Deimos.
| Protoframe | Base Warframe | Role / Personality |
|---|---|---|
| Roathe | — | The tormented center of the Triad. His mind is the setting for Descendia. Central to Operation: Blood of Perita. |
| Marie Leroux | — | Enigmatic and sharp. Deep ties to the Tauron Academy lore. Gemini Skin available in the Market. |
| Lyon Allard | — | Stoic veteran with a complex past. Completes the Triad’s dynamic at La Cathédrale. |
IV. KIM Romance System & Gemini Collection
Update 41 expands the KIM (Kinetic Intimacy Module) romance system to all three Devil’s Triad Protoframes. Build relationships through dialogue choices, gift exchanges, and shared missions. Reaching maximum affinity unlocks unique cinematic scenes and permanent bonuses.
Gemini Skins & Emotes: Each Protoframe has a premium Gemini Skin and signature Emote available in the in-game Market. These cosmetics apply to their corresponding Warframe variants and include custom idle animations.
V. Focus 3.0: Tauron Strikes
Focus receives its most significant expansion to date. Tauron Strikes are mighty powers harnessed through the Focus Schools, representing the ultimate expression of Tenno power.
How Tauron Strikes Work
- Acquire Tektolyst Artifacts: These are weapons summoned by your Operator through deep Focus meditation. Each Focus School unlocks a unique Tektolyst Artifact.
- Warframe Wields the Weapon: Unlike traditional Operator combat, Tauron Strike weapons are wielded by your Warframe, channeling raw Focus energy into devastating attacks.
- New Mod & Arcane Ecosystem: Each Tektolyst Artifact comes with its own set of mods and Arcanes, allowing deep customization of attack patterns and elemental properties.
This system finally gives purpose to the millions of accumulated Focus points veteran players have stockpiled. Each Strike has unique attack animations, hitbox behaviors, and synergies with specific Warframe abilities.
VI. Operator & Drifter Visual Remaster
Operators and Drifters have received a complete visual overhaul. Every feature — facial geometry, hair physics, skin shaders, and animation rigging — has been upgraded for a more realistic and expressive look. On login, you’ll meet your remastered Operator/Drifter with the team’s best effort to preserve your pre-master appearance, which you can further customize.
VII. Uriel — The 63rd Warframe
Uriel, the Heretic of Xata, arrives as Warframe’s 63rd playable frame. Its kit revolves around hellfire, dark flame manipulation, and aerial mobility.
Uriel Highlights
- Sustained Flight: A channeled ability that drains energy for continuous aerial maneuverability — perfect for mobility-focused players.
- Hellfire Arsenal: Abilities themed around infernal flames and dark energy projection.
- Signature Weapon — Vinquibus: A new Bayonet weapon type that functions as both Primary and Melee. Requires a special Stance mod.
- Gyre Prime Access: Available alongside Uriel’s launch.
VIII. Additional Update 41 Content
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Vinquibus Bayonet | New weapon type — both Primary and Melee. Unique Stance mod required. |
| Orokin-era Grineer Weapons | Two new weapons from Grineer’s ancient past. |
| New Arcanes | 9 new Arcanes added to the drop tables. |
| Honoria Titles | Profile titles earned through achievements, displayed proudly. |
| Voruna Medeina Collection | Cosmetic collection themed around Lua and howling wolves. |
| Operation: Blood of Perita | Commenced December 16, 2025. Requires The Old Peace quest completion to trade currency at Roathe. |
"Face the Past. Shape the Future. Only by accepting what was lost on Tau can the Origin System endure what comes next."
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