Warframe Jade Shadows Constellations Patch Overview

Warframe Jade Shadows: Constellations launches on June 17, 2026 on all platforms and continues the story that began in Jade Shadows. Digital Extremes is positioning the update as a direct sequel focused on the Stalker, his children Sirius and Orion, and the doomed future conflict shaped by their mentors Vena and Ryoku. The update is also bringing new Railjack missions, Styanax Prime, Nidus changes, new Incarnon weapons, new Arcanes, Warframe Augments, Atragraph Mods, cosmetics, and a long list of quality of life updates.

This is not a small cosmetic update. Jade Shadows: Constellations expands the Stalker storyline, adds a new dual-form Warframe built around Sirius and Orion, returns players to Railjack content, and updates several older systems. The update also reflects some choices made in the original Jade Shadows quest, which makes it important for players who follow Warframe's ongoing narrative. For players who focus on progression, the main points are the new Warframe, new weapons, new mission access, Styanax Prime Access, and the quality of life changes that affect core gameplay.

Warframe Jade Shadows Constellations Release Date and Main Content

Warframe Jade Shadows: Constellations releases on June 17, 2026 on all platforms. The update continues the events of Jade Shadows and once again puts players in control of the Stalker. The story centers on Sirius and Orion, the Stalker's children from doomed futures, and their connection to Vena and Ryoku, two Protoframe mentors tied to the new conflict.

Players need to complete Jade Shadows before starting Jade Shadows: Constellations. This is important for returning players, because the new Quest is a continuation rather than a standalone entry point. After the Quest, players will be able to access the new Railjack content connected to Uranus Proxima and the conflict involving Vena and Ryoku.

The update adds a new Quest, a new Warframe based on Sirius and Orion, new Railjack missions, recruitable Railjack crew members, Styanax Prime Access, new Incarnon weapons, Arcanes, Augments, Atragraph Mods, Nidus Ability Retouch, and several quality of life changes. The patch also introduces new customization packs in the in-game Market and through Warframe.com, including bundles for Sirius and Orion, Vena and Ryoku, Dante Tytonis, and Operator or Drifter hairstyles.

Sirius and Orion Are the Main Warframe Addition

The central gameplay addition in Jade Shadows: Constellations is Sirius and Orion. Digital Extremes describes them as two dueling rivals occupying the space of a single Warframe. They are not two separate Warframes. The player uses one combined Warframe that can switch between Sirius and Orion during missions, with each side using its own ability set.

The name chosen during Jade Shadows determines which character appears as the primary Warframe when first loading into the game, in the first Arsenal slot, and in social hubs. Digital Extremes also plans to offer an in-game option to change which one appears as the primary Warframe. During missions, players can swap between Sirius and Orion. The inactive character follows the active one in a structure similar to Wukong's clone, while the player controls ability usage through tap and hold inputs.

The ability system uses Constellation Stars. Casting abilities generates stars, and the fourth ability, Celestial Clash, spends them during a cosmic duel. Matching the star color to the correct Warframe color increases damage and adds bonus Critical Chance. This makes Sirius and Orion more complex than a standard single-kit Warframe because the player has to manage both character state and star usage.

Digital Extremes noted during Devstream 196 that development was still ongoing, so the exact tuning, final values, and some functionality may change before or at launch. Players should treat the revealed abilities as a strong preview rather than final patch note data.

Sirius and Orion Ability Structure

Sirius leans into Jade Light, Heat damage, healing, revival support, and light-based attacks. Orion uses Slash damage, shield and armor reduction, defensive decoys, gravity effects, and black hole control. Their passive grants Ability Efficiency after swapping between the two forms, which encourages active switching instead of staying on one side for the entire mission.

The first ability is Coronal Ejection for Sirius and Gravitic Slash for Orion. The second ability is Jade Stars for Sirius and Astral Shell for Orion. The third ability is Light's Sanctuary for Sirius and Event Horizon for Orion. The fourth ability is Celestial Clash, where both characters take to the air and spend Constellation Stars for large area damage. Final numbers should be checked in the launch patch notes.

New Railjack Missions Bring Vena and Ryoku Into the Update

Jade Shadows: Constellations adds new Railjack content after players complete the new Quest. The update brings story-driven Railjack missions connected to Vena and Ryoku, with Digital Extremes presenting them as more multiplayer-friendly than older Railjack content.

Players are not piloting their own Railjacks in these new missions. Instead, they use the ships belonging to Vena or Ryoku while fighting the opposing side. This lets players experience the new Railjack missions even if their personal Railjack has been neglected. Digital Extremes also stated that players who do not yet have a Railjack can still board one and complete the new missions to earn Intrinsics and Railjack-specific rewards.

Vena and Ryoku are not available through the KIM dating system when the update launches. They can be recruited as Railjack crew members and assigned to any crew role, using weapons from the player's Arsenal. For players who enjoy crew customization, this gives both Protoframes a practical use beyond their role in the story.

Styanax Prime, Pride, Wrath, and New Gear

Styanax Prime launches alongside Jade Shadows: Constellations. His Prime Access includes Styanax Prime, Afentis Prime, Athodai Prime, and additional cosmetics such as the Lanex Prime Syandana and Daurus Prime Armor. This places the Prime release directly inside the same launch window as the new story update, giving players both narrative content and a new Prime target at the same time.

Sirius and Orion also arrive with their signature scythes. Sirius is associated with Pride, while Orion is associated with Wrath. These weapons are included in the Constellations Sirius and Orion Bundle, which also contains the Sirius and Orion Warframe, a Constellations Fusion Display, and a Twin Bassinet Decoration as a gifting bonus.

The update also adds three new Syandanas connected to the Quest: Orion's Swaddle, Sirius' Swaddle, and Jade's Victory. Digital Extremes said these Syandanas are craftable after completing the Quest, which makes them relevant even for players who are not planning to buy the launch bundles.

The update also adds new customization collections. The Constellations Gemini Collection includes Ryoku and Vena Gemini Skins and their matching Gemini Emotes. Each skin can switch between Warframe and Protoframe appearances through the corresponding Gemini Emote. Dante Tytonis also arrives as a Deluxe-style collection for Dante, including the Dante Tytonis Skin, Noctua Lophos for Dante's Exalted Tome, and the Gallistrix Warfan Skin.

New Incarnon Weapons, Arcanes, Augments, and Atragraphs

Jade Shadows: Constellations adds two new Incarnon weapons: Vectis Incarnon and Stug Incarnon. Vectis Incarnon transforms through alt-fire while not aiming. Its Incarnon form launches small spheres that deal damage over time, and headshots can trigger area damage. Stug Incarnon focuses on stacking spheres on a target, then releasing bouncing spheres that deal radial area damage.

Digital Extremes showed Arcane Sculptor and Primary Compression during Devstream 196. The broader quality of life preview also mentioned four new Arcanes, so players should wait for the launch patch notes before treating the Arcane list, values, or best-in-slot status as final.

Four new Warframe Augments are also planned for Dante, Temple, Koumei, and Nokko. In addition, four Atragraph Mods will visually upgrade existing Augments for Garuda and Ash. The Atragraph list includes Dread Ward for Garuda, Blood Forge for Garuda, Seeking Shuriken for Ash, and Smoke Shadow for Ash. These additions make the patch relevant not only for players chasing the newest Warframe, but also for players who use Garuda, Ash, Dante, Temple, Koumei, or Nokko.

Nidus Retouch and Quality of Life Changes

Nidus receives an Ability Retouch in Jade Shadows: Constellations. Digital Extremes described the goal as making Nidus more accessible and more enjoyable to use, while also giving him a significant health boost and general ability improvements. This is not a full rework on the level of replacing the Warframe's identity, but it is still one of the main gameplay updates for existing Warframes in this patch.

The quality of life list is broad. It includes Corpus Ship Tileset Relight, Grineer Sealab Defense and Interception tile rework, Holdfasts Visual Refresh, FSR3, DLSS 4, camera offsets, knockdown animation unification, damage over time indicators on health bars, Junction boss upgrades, Companion XP gain changes, Arsenal tint quality of life, and Garuda's Talon appearance changes.

These changes matter because they touch more than one part of the game. Visual updates affect older locations. Performance technology affects players with supported hardware. UI and combat feedback changes make status damage easier to read. Companion XP changes and Arsenal tint improvements affect long-term account maintenance and customization. Players who are not interested in Sirius and Orion still get practical changes from the patch.

Cosmetics and Constellations Packs

Jade Shadows: Constellations launches with several paid bundles and cosmetic collections. The Constellations Sirius and Orion Bundle includes the Sirius and Orion Warframe, Pride, Wrath, Constellations Fusion Display, Twin Bassinet Decoration as a gifting bonus, and Platinum when purchased with real money. Digital Extremes explicitly notes that Sirius and Orion are one Warframe, not two separate Warframes.

The Constellations Gemini Collection focuses on Ryoku and Vena. It includes the Ryoku Gemini Skin, Ryoku Gemini Emote, Vena Gemini Skin, Vena Gemini Emote, and Platinum when purchased with real money. The skins can shift between Warframe and Protoframe appearances by using their Gemini Emotes.

The Dante Tytonis Collection adds a new look for Dante, including the Dante Tytonis Skin, Noctua Lophos for his Exalted Tome, and the Gallistrix Warfan Skin. A separate Razor's Edge Salon Pack adds Ryoku and Vena hairstyles for the Operator and Drifter. These bundles will be available through the in-game Market, with regional pricing shown at launch.

What Players Should Do First in Jade Shadows Constellations

The first priority is completing Jade Shadows if it is not already done. Jade Shadows: Constellations is a sequel quest, so players who skipped the original Jade Shadows storyline should clear it before trying to access the new update content.

The second priority is the new Quest. It continues the Jade Shadows storyline, reflects previous choices, and unlocks access to the new Railjack content. Players who want the full update structure should complete the Quest before focusing on farming or cosmetics.

The third priority is checking the new Warframe and gear path. Sirius and Orion are the headline addition, and players should decide whether to farm the Warframe in-game or use the launch bundle. Players interested in Styanax Prime should check Prime Access and relic availability at launch, while weapon-focused players should look at Vectis Incarnon and Stug Incarnon once the final acquisition paths are live.

The fourth priority is Railjack. After the Quest, players should enter the new Railjack missions tied to Vena and Ryoku. These missions provide the main repeatable content hook of the update and also connect directly to the new story characters. Players who have ignored Railjack should not skip this content because the new missions do not require piloting a fully developed personal Railjack.

What Is Still Waiting for Patch Notes

Jade Shadows: Constellations has a large confirmed content list, but some details should still be treated as pre-release information. Final ability numbers for Sirius and Orion, final Arcane values, full farming routes, exact reward tables, Incarnon acquisition details, and balance changes should be checked in the launch patch notes.

This is especially important for build-focused players. Devstream previews are useful for understanding the direction of an update, but they are not a replacement for final patch data. Players should avoid making permanent build decisions around Arcane Sculptor, Primary Compression, Vectis Incarnon, Stug Incarnon, or Sirius and Orion until the live version is available.

Final Thoughts

Warframe Jade Shadows: Constellations is a broad update built around story continuation, a new dual-form Warframe, Railjack missions, Prime Access, gear additions, and system improvements. The most important content is the new Quest because it connects the original Jade Shadows choices to Sirius and Orion, then leads into the new Railjack missions involving Vena and Ryoku.

The update gives different player groups something specific to follow. Story players get the next Stalker chapter. Railjack players get new story-driven missions. Collectors get Sirius and Orion, Styanax Prime, cosmetics, Syandanas, hairstyles, and packs. Build-focused players get Incarnons, Arcanes, Augments, and Atragraphs. Returning players get Nidus changes and quality of life improvements across older systems. The full patch notes will determine exact farming routes and final numbers, but the confirmed content already makes June 17 one of Warframe's most important 2026 update dates.