Warframe: 1999, the upcoming prequel expansion, unveils a captivating new anime short. Created by the arthouse studio The Line, this short showcases the Protoframes in action-packed sequences against the menacing Techrot. Fans are already dissecting the short for clues about the game's intricate plot.

Digital Extremes' Warframe already boasts a complex narrative, and Warframe: 1999 only deepens the mystery. This expansion centers on the Protoframes, human predecessors to the familiar Warframes, as they confront the enigmatic Dr. Entrati and the unsettling Techrot infestation. The ensuing speculation within the Warframe community has been intense.

"The Hex," the newly released anime short, clocks in at just over a minute and a half, yet delivers a visually stunning and action-packed experience. Fans will undoubtedly spend hours analyzing its many details. Watch it below!

While the term "anime" might seem unconventional for a production from the English studio The Line, "anime" increasingly signifies sophisticated animation for adult audiences. And The Line's work on this Warframe short is undeniably impressive.

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