With Vauban’s upcoming Heirloom Skin, it’s only fair for his kit to match his newly-buff exterior. Below is a full overview of Vauban’s “retouch” — not a full rework, but rather some much-needed changes to make him more viable in 2026.

As part of this retouch, we have updated Vauban’s tips, including clarification on what Abilities scale with Enemy Level (Tether-Flechette, and Photon Strike).

Note: any new changes since Devstream 192 are marked with “new”.

Passive

• Updated Vauban’s passive description to match how we communicate multiplicative damage: “Deal x1.25 Damage to incapacitated enemies”
• Enemies affected by Electricity Status Effects from Tesla Nervos will also receive bonus damage via his Passive.
  • We are looking to expand this to shocks from all Electricity Status Effects, but this required more work than anticipated, meaning we couldn’t squeeze it in for the release of his Heirloom.

Ability One: Tesla Nervos
The following changes address our two main concerns: Tesla Nervos are hard to keep track of, and can be unreliable when targeting enemies.

• Tesla Nervos’ Status Chance now scales with Power Strength.
• AI Improvements:
  • Tesla Nervos will prioritize enemies who are outside of the range of other Nervos to spread their impact wider across the battlefield.
    • Since their Electricity Status effects now trigger Vauban’s passive, spreading out ensures more enemies are affected by this damage buff.
  • New: Improved targeting logic to avoid invalid targets; the coil will now switch to another target if they struggle to attach (notably for flying enemies).
  • Tesla Nervos can now target Ragdolled enemies in Bastille.
  • Nervos now attach to enemies on first contact.
• New: Tesla Nervos’ shock now triggers immediately when latching on to a target.
• Added a trail VFX to Tesla Nervos to help players track them better in-mission.

Augment - Tesla Bank:

• Added a marker to enemies with a Nervos attached so players can more easily identify who to target.

Ability Two: Minelayer
Vauban’s Minelayer offers four different mines, but one has stood out among the rest: Flechette. Our goal is to keep the mechanics of the various mines within Vauban’s kit, but make them easier to access. Instead of having to cycle through 4 different mines, we are merging them into two mines: Tether-Flechette Orb (Tether Coil and Flechette) and Vector-Overdrive Pad (Vector Pad and Overdriver).

• Merged Tether Coil and Flechette into one Mine with the following mechanics: Tether-Flechette Orb
  • Retained all existing Flechette mechanics.
  • The mine spawns tethers that pull enemies to it, and will search for new targets if their current target enters a Bastille.
  • This mine can stick to walls and ceilings.
  • Improved tether mechanic so enemies have less chance of getting stuck.
• Merged Vector Pad and Overdrive into one Mine with the following mechanics: Vector-Overdrive Pad
  • Stepping on a Vector Pad now gives Overdriver buffs to Vauban and his Allies, meaning Vauban is no longer capped at 4 Overdriver buffs.
  • Players who step on the pad also receive a 25% speed boost.
  • Speed and Damage buffs also now apply to the player’s Companion.
  • New: Enemies who step on this pad are lightly staggered after they are boosted off.
• Changed Minelayer casting to work with the Tap/Hold mechanic (Tap for Tether-Flechette, and Hold for Vector-Overdrive)
  • This Ability works with the Invert Tap/Hold setting.
  • Removed special HUD element for swapping between Mines since that mechanic is no longer present in this ability.
• New: Updated VFX and SFX for each mine to make it clear which one is being cast.

Ability Three: Photon Strike
Photon Strike is a flashy ability that is unfortunately overshadowed by other elements of Vauban’s kit (coughcough Flechette). The goal of our changes is to increase its overall damage output so players are incentivized to reach for it more often.

• Damage changes:
  • Enemies impacted by the explosion now receive forced Blast Status Effects.
  • Photon Strike deals double damage to Overguard.
• Reduced Energy cost to 50.
• Increased blast radius from 5m to 7m.
• Enemies trapped in Bastille no longer get thrown about by Photon Strike.
• New: Reduced VFX intensity for squadmates.

Augment - Photon Repeater:

• If Photon Strikes hits at least 5 enemies, the next cast will cost no Energy and fire two additional strikes.

Ability Four: Bastille
Vauban’s Bastille is an iconic element in his kit, but suffers from some outdated mechanics: namely the enemy cap, which heavily punishes those not investing in Ability Strength. These changes allow for Bastille to compete with other Crowd Control Abilities, and make its Armor Strip mechanic apply consistently to all enemies in its range.

• Removed the enemy cap on how many enemies Bastille can hold.
  • To avoid possible performance or gameplay issues related to this change, we have capped the number of Bastilles/Vortexes that Vauban can create to 4 of each (cap of 4 Bastilles and 4 Vortexes).
  • Casting additional Bastilles/Vortexes will replace the oldest one.
• Enemy Armor Strip applies to all enemies in Bastille’s range, not just those immobilized by the Bastille itself (including enemies who are ragdolled).
  • Increased the Armor Bonus Cap from 1,000 to 1,500.
  • New: Vauban and Allies receive Armor at double the rate if an Enemy’s Armor is actively being stripped by Bastille.
    • This was implied via one of Vauban’s Ability Tips, but this mechanic never really worked as written. Now it does!
• New: Updated casting VFX and SFX to make it clearer whether Bastille (tap) or Vortex (hold) is being used.
• New: Vortex’s Magnetic Status Effect now scales with Power Strength.
• New: Reduced VFX intensity for squadmates.

Note: Vauban has been modded for Range (and survivability) in this video to better showcase the Bastille enemy cap change.

Augment - Repelling Bastille:

• Renamed to “Enduring Bastille”.
• Removed the repelling mechanic as Bastille no longer as an enemy cap.
  • Killing an enemy in Bastille will now increase its duration by +2s.
  • The time increase scales with Duration, and the total bonus duration is capped at 2x of Bastille’s modded Duration.
• Vortex’s duration is increased by 70% of its Maximum Duration for each additional Vortex thrown into it. (unchanged)

Since there are still a few days until the official hotfix, everything listed above is subject to further tweaks and adjustments. Look to the Vauban Heirloom patch notes for final details.

See you on February 11th, Tenno!

Warframe’s Android rollout begins February 11th! This post aims to inform you on what to expect for the launch, and other questions you may have.

We will continue to update this FAQ through the initial launch period.

Q: What is Warframe's Android release date?

Warframe will launch on the Google Play Store in Canada first on February 11th, then globally on February 18th.

Q: Why is there a split rollout?

In order to provide the best experience for players we have a staggered release rollout. An initial regional launch will ensure that any major concerns are addressed before our global rollout.

Q: Are any countries or regions not in the global launch?

At launch on February 18th, Warframe will be available on Android in all countries and territories that Warframe is presently available on other platforms. For more information on region restrictions, please visit this Forums Post.

Q: How do I access Warframe on Android?

You can access Warframe on Android by going to the Google Play Store. From there, download Warframe on an eligible device, start the app, and follow the on-screen instructions to progress through account setup.

Q: What devices are compatible with Warframe on Android?

Warframe is compatible with devices running 64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor, Android OS 12.0 or higher, minimum 4GB of RAM.

* If you are experiencing device related issues, don’t hesitate to create a post on the Android Forums to let us know. Please include device name, and screenshots or video whenever possible.

Q: As a returning or current player can I access my Warframe account on Android?

Yes. Upon creating an account on Android, you can visit the Account Management page on the Warframe Website to link your Warframe Android account to your Cross Platform Save account.

Cross Platform Save setup instructions can be found in the Cross Platform Save Guide.

Q: Will all Warframe features be available on Android?

Yes, the Android version of Warframe is the same content build as the public build of Warframe and features all of the content up to the latest build (Vauban Heirloom update at the time of launch). After launch, Warframe on Android will follow the same update cadence as all other platforms.

Q: What is the total install size on Android?

The total app size is roughly 14 GB. There is an initial install from the Google Play Store of roughly 4 GB. Once installed, players can experience the “Tutorial” covering the Awakening Quest through to the Vor’s Prize Quest. Upon completing Vor’s Prize (or setting up Cross Platform Save), you will be prompted to download the remaining game data. This will be an additional 10 GB approximately.

Q: What languages are supported on Android?

Warframe on Android has localization in all 14 languages that Warframe currently supports. Your device language determines what localization of Warframe you will experience. As long as your device language is supported then you will be able to experience Warframe in that language. If you wish to change the language, it must be done from your device's settings.

Languages supported: English, French, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Ukrainian, Korean, Japanese, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, and Thai.

Q: How Do I Claim Android Launch Rewards?

Any player who logs in on Android from February 11th to March 4th will receive the Cumulus Collection via Inbox Message. This assortment of cosmetics and boosters is perfect for new players starting their journey or for current players looking for a little extra pizazz. The collection includes:

• Cirrus Armor Bundle
• Cumulus Syandana
• Stratus Pistol Skin
• Spektaka Color Palette
• 3-Day Resource Booster*

* Please note that the Resource Booster will begin immediately after it has been claimed from your inbox.

Brand new players can claim the launch reward via an Inbox Message after completing the Awakening Quest. Within Options, Communications, Inbox, you will find a message with the rewards attached. For returning players, after completing the Cross Platform Save setup, you will receive the Inbox Message.

Q: How do touch screen controls work?

The touch control UI from the iOS version of Warframe is the same used on the Android version. This includes all improvements since the iOS launch, such as multi-touch and the “Unified Movement” option that combines jump, slide, and bullet jump into a single button.

For a touch control overview, check out the Mobile Touch Control Guide.

Q: Can I use an external controller?

Yes, you can sync up a compatible controller to your Android device. Compatibility may vary depending on device type, but generally, bluetooth wireless gamepads (DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controllers, 8BitDo, etc) and USB peripherals (Razer Kishi, Backbone) are compatible.

* Please note that some controllers may experience unexpected behavior during use. Our team is continuing to investigate and resolve this issue. A list of Known Issues can be found here.

Q: Can I use keyboard and mouse?

Keyboard and Mouse support is not available on Android at this time.

Q: Where do I go if I have questions about my account or transactions?

Our Support team is ready and available to help should you have any issues with your account or any transactions.

Q: Where can I share feedback or join fellow Android Tenno?

You are more than welcome to share feedback and your experience with Warframe on Android via our Official Forums. When Android launches, a new channel in the Official Warframe Discord will also be opened for discussion. Both spaces are great ways to connect with other Tenno, as well as the development team, to make the Android experience the best it can be.

Tenno,

Tune into twitch.tv/warframe on Thursday, February 5th for Prime Time #469! With more hijinks, community highlights, and showcases than we know what to do with, you do not want to miss this. The action begins at 6 p.m. ET and you can earn this week’s drop by watching for 30 minutes.

Our Spanish-speaking Tenno can also watch Emisión Tenno on February 4th at 3 p.m. ET over at twitch.tv/warframeinternational!

Twitch Drop:

• Debt-Bond Grab Bag
  • Earn a random type of Debt-Bonds equalling 5k Standing per Drop!

Claim Time: 30 Minutes (Drop 1), 60 Minutes (Drop 2), and 90 Minutes (Drop 3)**

**This Twitch Drop Campaign has a Claim Limit of 3 should you wish to get the maximum limit (progress can be earned on both the Emisón Tenno and Prime Time streams).

Raid Drops:

Emisión Tenno Raid (Wednesday)

Our Spanish community team will be sending the love to SerganIkari after their Emisión Tenno stream! Watch SerganIkari for 30 minutes on Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm ET to earn a Glyph Display.

Prime Time Raid (Thursday)

After Prime Time we’ll be raiding nononom12 to continue the fun and share with their community. Watch nononom12 for 30 minutes on Thursday from 8pm to 9:30pm ET to earn a Glyph Display.

Weekend Drops!

Every Weekend, we run a short Twitch Drop campaign on two Creator channels to offer a fun way to cap off the week and shine a spotlight on the Creators themselves. The Drops will run for two hours on each channel, with a 30 minute claim time for an Orbiter Decoration that the Creator has picked themselves!

zKoichi (Portuguese)
February 6th from 2pm to 4pm ET
Channel: twitch.tv/zKoichi
Drop: Aoi Floof

InfernoTheFireLord
February 8th from 7pm to 9pm ET
Channel: twitch.tv/InfernoTheFireLord
Drop: Xaku Prex

Each week’s schedule will be posted in our weekly Drops thread, so keep an eye out to see what campaign is coming next. :)

G’Day, Tenno!

Join us in Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia for our first ever pop-up stores! Get your hands on Warframe merch, including special Yooka items for our Australian Tenno. Read on to learn all the details:

BRISBANE (COMPLETED - SCROLL DOWN FOR MELBOURNE INFO)
Date: Friday, January 30th

Time: 12 - 6 PM AEST

Location:
Rose & Crown
275 Grey St, South Brisbane
QLD 4101, Australia

Additional Info on Location:

• The Rose & Crown is located immediately outside of the South Bank train station, once you exit it is dead ahead!
• The pop-up is in an open-air area that is mostly shaded from my experience, but definitely good to plan for heat/sun exposure with anything to keep you cool and protected from it just in case. We are also planning for this by providing water to help you guys beat the heat and stay hydrated!
• The Rose & Crown will be open for regular service during this time as well, if you're looking for a bite to eat inside with AC.

MELBOURNE (UPCOMING)
Date: Friday, February 6th

Time: 12 - 6 PM AEDT

Location:

The Emerald Peacock
233 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
VIC 3000, Australia

The following items will be available for purchase at each location (while supplies last):

• Lotus Floof*
• TennoConcert Guitar Picks*
• Warframe Logo T-Shirt
• Aoi T-Shirt
• Yooka Shirt
• Yooka Tote
• Yooka Magnet

*Note: These items will be shipped to buyers after purchase with an eligible address (more information will be provided on-site!)

Update: These items will now be on-site at the Melbourne pop up!

We cannot wait to see you there!

Tenno,

Tune into twitch.tv/warframe on Thursday, January 29th for Prime Time #468! With more hijinks, community highlights, and showcases than we know what to do with, you do not want to miss this. The action begins at 6 p.m. ET and you can earn this week’s drop by watching for 30 minutes.

Our Spanish-speaking Tenno can also watch Emisión Tenno on January 28tht at 3 p.m. ET over at twitch.tv/warframeinternational!

Twitch Drop:

• Drop 1: 15 x Random Tauron Strike Resource (Ascaris Prime, Ren Hypercores or Lyoric Bridge)
• Drop 2: Lua Lens Blueprint
• Drop 3: 4 Brilliant Eidolon Shards

Claim Time: 30 Minutes (Drop 1), 60 Minutes (Drop 2), and 90 Minutes (Drop 3)**

**This Twitch Drop Campaign has a Claim Limit of 3 should you wish to get the maximum limit (progress can be earned on both the Emisón Tenno and Prime Time streams).

Raid Drops:

Emisión Tenno Raid (Wednesday)

Our Spanish community team will be sending the love to ozku after their Emisión Tenno stream! Watch ozku for 30 minutes on Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm ET to earn an Agkani Stone.

Prime Time Raid (Thursday)

After Prime Time we’ll be raiding AuntieTan to continue the fun and share with their community. Watch AuntieTan for 30 minutes on Thursday from 8pm to 9:30pm ET to earn an Agkani Stone.

Weekend Drops!

Every Weekend, we run a short Twitch Drop campaign on two Creator channels to offer a fun way to cap off the week and shine a spotlight on the Creators themselves. The Drops will run for two hours on each channel, with a 30 minute claim time for an Orbiter Decoration that the Creator has picked themselves!

TacticalPotato
January 31st from 9am to 11am ET
Channel: twitch.tv/TacticalPotato
Drop: Veso-R Noggle

AdikDarkCero (Polish)
January 31st from 1pm to 3pm ET
Channel: twitch.tv/AdikDarkCero
Drop: Sprodling Decoration

Each week’s schedule will be posted in our weekly Drops thread, so keep an eye out to see what campaign is coming next. :)