WARFRAME
Warframe is a hugely popular third-person action shooter with over 80 million players worldwide. Set in the sprawling Origin System, players loot up, load out, and carve their own paths through an ever-evolving universe filled with missions, lore, and cooperative gameplay.
The Ask
Warframe is a live game that has continually reinvented itself, introducing new modes, content, and experiences to keep players engaged. Working with Digital Extremes, Sumo was tasked with:
- Supporting ongoing development in a proprietary engine.
- Delivering fresh gameplay experiences while maintaining the integrity of Warframe’s established systems.
- Providing cross-discipline support across design, art, and engineering.
Project Details
Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Xbox One | Xbox Series X|S | PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 5 | PC
Genre: MMO | Third-Person Shooter
Partner: Digital Extremes
Service: Co-Development
Engine: Proprietary
Our Involvement
Gameplay Design & Development
- Designed and built new objectives, missions, and encounters.
- Established new abilities, weapons, and gameplay approaches.
Art & Animation
- Concepted, modelled, and animated Warframes and weaponry.
- Created new environments and set-pieces to expand the Origin System.
- Achieved rapid team alignment during early phases through on-site visits.
- Worked closely with Digital Extremes to ensure seamless integration of new content.
Impact
Our work on Warframe demonstrates Sumo Digital’s ability to:
- Deliver high-quality content for a complex, live-service MMO.
- Adapt quickly to proprietary technology and evolving design requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with partners to maintain player engagement in a game with 80+ million users.
“Our team has thoroughly enjoyed partnering with Sumo. The enthusiasm and creative energy …it’s very cool and shining through in the work. We’re incredibly proud of what we’re achieving together. A sincere thank you to the whole team; we’re so proud of what we’re achieving together!” – Digital Extremes
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