Oct 5, 2026
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New 6-player game mode 'The Icebind' launches Oct 7, alongside the 'Epoch Operation: Taubound' event and the return of Nights of Naberus.
Key Changes
- 1New 6-player high-level game mode 'The Icebind' launches Oct 7
- 2Epoch Operation: Taubound event begins Oct 15 to open the path to Tau
- 3New permanent Prologue Quest added to set up the Road to Tau
- 4Nights of Naberus Halloween event returns with new seasonal rewards
- 5Hallowed Nightmares Tactical Alert returns featuring Jack O'Naut
- 6PMCF Quest charity event returns with Conquera Customizations
- 7The Icebind missions limited to 3 completions per week
- 8New and returning seasonal items added to Daughter's Naberus shop
All Changes
🎮Game Modes(2)
- newThe Icebind: Introduced 'The Icebind,' a new 6-player high-level game mode (formerly 'Glacial Defiance')
- changeThe Icebind: Set a weekly entry limit of 3 completions for The Icebind missions
📅Events(4)
- newEpoch Operation: Taubound: Launched 'Epoch Operation: Taubound' event running from October 15 to November 17
- changeNights of Naberus: Re-enabled the 'Nights of Naberus' Halloween event from October 1 to November 2
- changeHallowed Nightmares: Brought back the 'Hallowed Nightmares' Tactical Alert featuring the Jack O'Naut boss
- changePMCF Quest: Launched the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) Quest charity event for October
📜Quests(1)
- newPrologue Quest: Added a new permanent Prologue Quest setting up the 'Road to Tau' narrative
🎨Cosmetics(3)
- newNaberus Customizations: Added new seasonal customizations to Daughter's Naberus inventory in exchange for Mother Tokens
- newConquera Customizations: Introduced new Conquera Customizations as part of the PMCF charity event
- changeNaberus Customizations: Returning seasonal customizations added back to the Naberus event shop
Summary
Warframe's October update introduces a mix of new permanent content and seasonal events. The highlight is The Icebind, a challenging 6-player game mode originally delayed from the Iceblade of Narin update. Additionally, the Epoch Operation: Taubound event offers a unique narrative experience, while the annual Nights of Naberus Halloween event returns with new rewards.
New Gameplay & Quests
- The Icebind: A high-level 6-player mode accessible 3 times weekly starting Oct 7.
- Prologue Quest: A new permanent quest setting up the 'Road to Tau,' accessible after completing 'The Hex' and 'The Old Peace.'
Seasonal Events
- Epoch Operation: Taubound: A limited-time event (Oct 15 - Nov 17) requiring 'Vor's Prize' completion.
- Nights of Naberus: Halloween festivities return Oct 1 with new customizations and the Hallowed Nightmares Tactical Alert.
- PMCF Quest: The annual charity event returns for October with community streams and Conquera rewards.