Update 40: The Vallis Undermind
Update 40 introduces the mushroom-themed Warframe Nokko, the new Deepmines tileset in Fortuna, and a comprehensive rework for Oberon.
Key Changes
- 1New mushroom-themed Warframe: Nokko
- 2New Deepmines tileset and Bounties in Fortuna
- 3Comprehensive Oberon Rework
- 4Introduction of Archgun Arcane Adapters and new Arcanes
- 5Standardization of Damage Attenuation scaling
- 6New Corpus sub-faction: Scrofa
- 7Mesh Remaster for improved Level of Detail (LOD)
- 8New Syndicate and Field Guide research system
- 9The Prince narrative vision system
- 10New Tutorial Quest: The Teacher
All Changes
🌿Warframes(3)
- newNokko: Added Nokko, a mushroom-themed Warframe featuring the Vital Decay passive and Stinkbrain ability.
- changeOberon: Comprehensive rework to abilities and scaling to improve performance in high-level content.
- newYareli: Introduced dual Warframe idle interactions between Nokko and Yareli.
🔫Weapons & Gear(3)
- newArbucep: Added Arbucep Archgun, featuring six homing missiles with combined elemental detonations.
- newArchgun Arcane Adapter: Added Archgun Arcane Adapter to unlock Arcane slots on Archguns.
- newArcanes: Added five new Arcanes: Primary Frostbite, Primary Blight, Conjunction Voltage, Secondary Encumber, and Secondary Fortifier.
🗺️New Content(6)
- newDeepmines: Added the Deepmines, a new underground tileset exclusive to Fortuna Bounties.
- newThe Airlock: Added The Airlock hub area in Fortuna, accessible after The New War quest.
- newNightcap: Added Nightcap's Syndicate with 5 ranks based on mushroom research.
- newThe Prince: Added The Prince narrative system, requiring Fergolyte to unlock three Stem Path visions.
- newField Guide: Added the Field Guide for researching 16 unique mushroom species found in the Deepmines.
- newThe Teacher: Added 'The Teacher' new tutorial quest.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(4)
- changeDamage Attenuation: Standardized Damage Attenuation scaling across all applicable bosses and entities.
- changeCombat Mechanics: Updated Screen Shake and Recoil mechanics for improved visual clarity.
- changeNullifier Bubbles: Adjusted Nullifier Bubble interactions with various Warframe abilities.
- newMushroom Buffs: Added 16 unique in-mission buffs/debuffs triggered by harvesting mushrooms in the Deepmines.
🤖Enemies(1)
- newScrofa: Introduced the Scrofa Corpus sub-faction, featuring 26 new unit variants including Crewmen, Raknoids, and Moas.
🖥️Performance & Visuals(2)
- changeMesh Remaster: Implemented a full remaster of meshes to improve Level of Detail (LOD) across all game files.
- changeLighting: Relit the Grineer Asteroid and Relay tilesets for improved visual fidelity.
🐞Bug Fixes(4)
- fixKubrow: Fixed issue preventing Kubrow incubation due to 'Unknown Error'.
- fixThe Unseeing Herald: Fixed script error occurring when The Unseeing Herald died during laser casting.
- fixDuviri: Fixed crash when loading The Duviri Experience from the Star Chart.
- fixRiven Mods: Fixed issue where weapons could generate incompatible Rivens.
Summary
New Warframe and Gear
Update 40: The Vallis Undermind introduces Nokko, the 62nd Warframe, featuring mushroom-based abilities and a unique Sprodling revival passive. Alongside him comes the Arbucep Archgun, which fires homing missiles with combined elemental payloads. Players can also now equip Archgun Arcane Adapters to unlock arcane slots on their heavy weaponry.
The Deepmines and Fortuna Expansion
Post-New War players can access The Airlock in Fortuna to meet Nightcap, a new Syndicate leader. This update adds the Deepmines, a dedicated tileset for new Bounties featuring the Scrofa Corpus sub-faction. Players will collect Fergolyte and research 16 different mushroom species in the Field Guide to rank up and earn rewards. The update also features The Prince, a narrative-driven mushroom that reveals Nokko's backstory through 'Stem Path' visions.
Systems and Reworks
Oberon has received a significant rework to modernize his kit. Major systemic changes include a standardization of Damage Attenuation (damage reduction scaling) across bosses, changes to Screen Shake and Recoil, and updates to how Nullifier Bubbles interact with certain abilities. Additionally, a massive Mesh Remaster has been implemented to improve Level of Detail (LOD) across the entire game, resulting in a 5-6GB download.