Warframe is widely considered the "gold standard" of free-to-play games in 2025. It is a 100% free high-speed action RPG (often called "Space Ninjas") where literally every piece of gameplay content—every story quest, every planet, and almost every character—can be earned without spending a dime.
Where to Download (Free)
PC: Steam, Epic Games Store, or the standalone launcher.
Consoles: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Mobile: Available on iOS and currently in expanded testing for Android.
Cross-Platform: The game features full Cross-Play and Cross-Save, meaning you can play on your PC and carry your progress over to your phone or console for free.
What is Truly Free?
Unlike many "Free" games that lock story content behind expansions (like Destiny 2), Warframe gives away its massive updates for free.
The Story: All cinematic quests, including the massive Warframe: 1999 expansion and the newest The Old Peace update (released December 2025), are free.
The Warframes: There are now over 60 unique Warframes. You can farm the blueprints and materials for all of them just by playing the game.
Premium Currency (Platinum): This is the game's secret weapon. You can actually earn the paid currency by trading rare items you find with other players. Many "Free-to-Play" players have thousands of Platinum without ever using a credit card.
What Costs Money?
Inventory Slots: This is the only real "bottleneck." You need slots to hold more weapons and Warframes. While you get some for free via the "Nightwave" (Battle Pass) system, most players eventually trade for or buy Platinum to get more.
Cosmetics: "Tennogen" skins (made by community artists) and certain "Prime Accessories" often require real money.
Convenience: You can pay to skip the crafting timers (which can take 12 to 72 hours) or buy a Warframe instantly instead of farming it.
The "Complete" 2025 Experience
To have the "complete" experience as of late 2025, you should aim to reach the current endgame content:
Finish "The New War": The massive cinematic turning point of the game.
Explore Höllvania: Enter the 1990s-themed world of the Warframe: 1999 expansion.
Master the "Technocyte Coda": The new adversary system (similar to Liches) released in early 2025 where you hunt down infested boy-band members for powerful "Koda" weapons.
The Old Peace: Complete the latest questline involving the Perita Rebellion and the history of the Tau system.
To get the "complete" experience in Warframe as of December 2025, you have two paths: the Free Path (using time and trading) or the Paid Path (buying instant-access collections).
Because the game is "Live Service," it is never truly "finished," but here is how to have everything currently available.
1. The Paid "Complete" Collections (December 2025)
If you want to buy your way to the current "endgame" status immediately, these are the key bundles available right now:
The Old Peace Complete Collection ($44.99): This is the newest major expansion pack. It includes the new Warframe Uriel, his signature weapons, and the exclusive "Gemini" skins for the Protoframes (Harrow, Wisp, and Uriel). It also comes with 750 Platinum.
Gyre Prime Access (Current): The latest "Prime" release. Buying the Complete Pack gives you the most powerful version of Gyre, her gilded weapons (Alternox Prime and Kestrel Prime), and 90-day boosters.
Initiate Power Pack ($14.99): The best "starter" completion pack. It gives you Rhino and Nova (fully modded), several weapons, and enough Platinum to buy essential inventory slots.
2. The Free "Completionist" Checklist
You can get 99% of the game for free if you follow this 2025 roadmap:
The Main Story: Complete every quest from Awakening to the newest The Old Peace cinematic quest. This unlocks all planets and game modes.
The "Prime Resurgence" Event: Running now (Dec 18 – Feb 19, 2026). This is your chance to get 16 vaulted Prime Warframes (like Mesa, Volt, and Saryn) for free by farming Aya and trading it for Relics.
Helminth System: To truly "complete" your arsenal, you must feed base Warframes to the Helminth in your ship to transfer their abilities to other frames.
Mastery Rank (MR 30+): Reaching "True Master" status requires leveling up every weapon and frame in the game. This provides permanent perks like extra loadout slots and daily standing caps.
3. Recent 2025 Updates You Need
To stay "complete" with the current meta, ensure you have:
Warframe 1999 Content: The "Technocyte Coda" system. You should have at least one Koda weapon (the 2025 version of Lich/Sister weapons).
The Android Version: If you want the "Complete" mobile experience, the Android Closed Beta is now live. Cross-save allows you to bring your PC/Console progress to your phone.
Valkyr Heirloom: The newest "Heirloom" skin released in 2025. Unlike the original 2023 versions, this one is permanently available for Platinum in the in-game market.
Summary of Costs
Story & Gameplay: $0 (Always free).
Power/Warframes: $0 (If you farm) or ~$150+ (If you buy everything instantly).
Exclusive Cosmetics: Real money only (specifically for Tennogen items and certain bundles).
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