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New Interview about the upcoming Tau 2026 update, some choice excerpts:

"But why a noir detective to introduce a new solar system? Because there are mysteries afoot in both the cosmic and more immediate senses. And also because Ford really liked Law And Order as a kid (Brysko = Briscoe, by the way) and Blade Runner as an adult."

"I wanted [those inspirations] in Warframe,” said Ford. “It's kind of that juvenile, but I wanted Warframe to explore gangs, addiction, [and] lifespan of constructs. All of these things are super relevant to Sentients, who as a construct were created by man—no different than androids. So this was essential for the tone of Tau's first reveal."

"Credit to Adrian, our lead writer, because we were trying to think of how to go noir and tell the world of Tau from a perspective that needs to feel new, and he really put his heart out on his sleeve and was like 'I really think we could get an inner monologue working for this,”' said Ford. “We proved it within a day. We were like 'That's it, that has to be it.' Because nothing else would work in the world with the pieces we put on the chessboard. It's too bleak, it's too dark, it's too weird, and the unknowable inner monologue of this character felt very extreme, but in my heart and soul, I feel like it works. And if it works for at least just me, then you know what? Happy early Christmas to me."

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"The whole sequence of flying through Tau—that, I hope, is going to be a very big moment for our players,” said Everett. “Finally seeing Tau and understanding that it's not just another planet; it's a whole new solar system. That's touched upon in this demo and is something we'll get into more as we do future in-depth streams and stuff: making it very clear that this isn't just one little planet that you get to go to; it's a whole other solar system. ... Really trying to have players understand how big this is actually going to be."

"We got the harder non-Tau things out of the way, and the way we've structured the rest of the year has been in response to the past three weeks in terms of 'How do we make sure Tau is undistracted? How much room can we give ourselves to have a more comfortable landing rather than undergo the turbulence that no one ever wants to feel?"

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SO this one specifically on the wall behind him says "How do you want to do this" referring to a common theme in D&D where players get to chose how to off enemies if they get the killing blow, or make certain decisions if the DM is asking them to do something specific.

I also noticed in this same text is a VERY FANCY, almost medieval version of Orokin!

Our sweet dork also literally wrote "Ding ding" on the popcorn bucket holding the bell to call him lol

Also, checked with a friend who was in game since I saw Minki's computer.. and this F&F room is actually going to be in the cafe downstairs from the look of it.

Also the "triple A game" jokes continue with what Amir has written on the board outside of the new area, "Action Adventure Association"

The level of frightened distress these animations have portrayed: Little Natah curled into Wally, jumping when Wally raises its voice, her trembling eyes, the panic at being removed from someone who, at that point, was the most familiar presence in the room.

She's not just a Sentient infant, she is an infant who is already severely traumatized.

It's no surprise that Lotus was so willing to take Wally's deal, to sacrifice her memories, to kill herself for the Tenno. She was already suffering the moment she was pulled from the manifold.

The incredible part? Their mutual reluctance to leave each other.