Warframe: 1999 debuts new exclusive anime short from arthouse studio The Line

Author: Ethan Jan 24,2025

Warframe: 1999, the upcoming prequel expansion, unveils a captivating new anime short. Created by the arthouse studio The Line, this short showcases the Protoframes in action-packed sequences against the menacing Techrot. Fans are already dissecting the footage for story clues.

Warframe's already intricate narrative deepens with each reveal about Warframe: 1999. This expansion centers around the Protoframes, human predecessors to the familiar Warframes, as they confront the mysterious Dr. Entrati and combat the Techrot threat. The community is eagerly analyzing every detail.

The new short, titled "The Hex," clocks in at just over a minute and a half, yet delivers intense action and stunning animation. Dedicated players will undoubtedly uncover numerous hidden details. Watch it below!

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While The Line, a UK-based studio, might not strictly adhere to the traditional definition of "anime," the term now often signifies sophisticated animation geared towards mature audiences. Their work on the Warframe short is undeniably impressive.

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