Warframe 13th Anniversary Guide 2026: All Free Rewards, Alert Schedule, & More
Ashi Prasadi
|2026-03-21Warframe’s Origin System has been home to millions of Tenno for 13 incredible years, and Digital Extremes is throwing a massive party to thank the community. With the arrival of Warframe 13th anniversary, from March 13 to May 8, 2026, you can earn a huge lineup of returning Dex cosmetics, brand-new anniversary items, and practical upgrades, all for free. So much more to engage with and so much more to claim as of now so here is your Warframe 13th anniversary guide to let you know everything related to this event.
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Warframe 13th Anniversary Event Dates
The core in-game celebration started on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET and has run until Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:59 a.m. ET. During this window, fresh Weekly Alerts were rotated every Friday. After May 8 the alerts have disappeared, but certain login rewards stay available much longer to receive identical rewards.
Free Login Rewards with No Grinding
The easiest way to start celebrating the Warframe 13th anniversary is simply logging into Warframe. Between March 13, 2026, and December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, every account receives two exclusive items straight to the inbox as:
- The brand-new Dex Signa (a pristine anniversary-themed cosmetic).
- The 13 Year Anniversary Glyph.
These are permanent keepsakes you can equip immediately. So you can just log in once during the window and they’re yours forever. Both of these are useful for players who might miss the alert phase.
Weekly Alerts: Your Main Source of Free Dex Gear
Every week, two standard Alerts and (in specific weeks) one Elite Mode variant appear in the Navigation menu under the Gift of the Lotus or World State panel during this 13th anniversary of Warframe. You have to complete the mission to claim the reward instantly. Weapons always come with a free slot, so even if you already own them you can sell duplicates for credits or keep extras for mastery.
Here’s the complete schedule and rewards:
|
Week |
Dates (Start – End ET) |
Alert 1 Reward |
Alert 2 Reward |
Elite Mode Reward (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Mar 13 – Mar 20, 10:59 a.m. |
Excalibur Dex Skin |
Excalibur Dex Noggle |
Exilus Weapon Adapter |
|
2 |
Mar 20 – Mar 27, 10:59 a.m. |
Dex Sybaris + Weapon Slot |
Excalibur Dex Glyph |
— |
|
3 |
Mar 27 – Apr 3, 10:59 a.m. |
Rhino Dex Skin |
Rhino Dex Noggle |
Orokin Catalyst |
|
4 |
Apr 3 – Apr 10, 10:59 a.m. |
Liset Dex Skin |
Dex Dakra + Weapon Slot |
— |
|
5 |
Apr 10 – Apr 17, 10:59 a.m. |
Dex Raksaka Armor + 10 Kavat Genetic Codes |
Dex Ephemera |
Primary Arcane Adapter |
|
6 |
Apr 17 – Apr 24, 10:59 a.m. |
Dex Nikana + Weapon Slot |
Dex Nouchali Syandana |
— |
|
7 |
Apr 24 – May 1, 10:59 a.m. |
Dex Wisp Skin |
Dex Operator/Drifter Suit |
Umbra Forma Blueprint |
|
8 |
May 1 – May 8, 10:59 a.m. |
Dex Furis + Weapon Slot |
Dex Color Picker |
— |
Pro tip: Log in right at the Friday 11 a.m. ET reset so you have the full seven days to finish both alerts. Alerts are temporary nodes so just select them like any other mission.
Elite Mode Alerts
Four weeks (1, 3, 5, and 7) from the anniversary period include an Elite Mode variant. These are higher-difficulty versions with enemy levels in the 100–130 range. They reward the premium items listed above. You can bring your strongest Warframe, weapons, and companions and the extra challenge is going to be short and totally worth it for adapters, catalysts, and Umbra Forma that would otherwise cost Platinum or heavy grinding.
Booster Weekends: Double Affinity & Credits
Four special weekends from the 13th anniversary stack on top of the alerts for faster leveling and farming:
- Double Affinity: March 20–23 and April 17–20 (11 a.m. ET start each)
- Double Credits: April 3–6 and May 1–4 (11 a.m. ET start each)
These boosters run automatically across the entire game. Use them to level new Dex weapons, farm resources, or push Mastery Rank during the event.
Real-World Celebrations & Extra Perks
Beyond the game, the Warframe 13th anniversary includes:
- A limited-time Merch Collection featuring a premium quarter-zip hoodie (80% cotton), soft-enamel pin, and optional 24" × 36" poster showcasing 64 Warframes. Pre-order while supplies last via the official store.
- A HyperX keyboard giveaway (already closed as of March 24).
- A community contest for creative Tenno submissions (check warframe.com for entry rules).
- TennoCon 2026 on July 10–11 — panels, reveals, cosplay, and art showcases celebrating the community.
Quick Tips to Maximize Your Anniversary Haul
- Complete every alert before its week ends because they do not return.
- For newer players: the Exilus Adapter (Week 1 Elite) and Orokin Catalyst (Week 3) are huge quality-of-life upgrades.
- For veterans: stock up on Umbra Forma and Arcane Adapters to supercharge endgame builds.
- Use the Double Affinity weekends to level any new Dex weapons instantly.
- Check your inbox after every login; rewards deliver automatically.
People Also Ask
How long do I have to claim the Dex Signa and Glyph?
You can log in any time until December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET and they’ll appear in your inbox automatically.
What if I already own the Dex weapons from past events?
You can still receive a fresh copy with a free slot attached, so you can sell the duplicate for credits or keep it for collection.
Are Elite Mode Alerts too hard for solo players?
No as most experienced Tenno can clear them quickly with a strong loadout, and the rewards (adapters, Forma, catalysts) more than make up for the short extra difficulty.
Conclusion
That is all we have from the Warframe 13th anniversary event guide. This is one of the most generous events Warframe has ever run because there are dozens of free cosmetics, weapons, and build essentials with zero paywall. So, jump in, claim come Warframe codes as well and make sure to grab everything while the alerts are live to enjoy 13 years of Tenno history in style.
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