Hotfix 37.0.9 (2024-11-13)

• Fixed some matchmaking issues caused by VoIP.

Update 31.5 (2022-04-27)

Audio Reverb Changes:

Our sound team has made several changes to reverb across the game thanks to a new system! This nifty new tech automatically places reverb in level zones instead of the hand placing that used to happen in every tile. This allows us to get better results because it takes into account area size and area materials. It also includes preset reverb containers that can have more types of reverb that are better suited to each area.

For example: A small, narrow vent space that opens to a small room that then opens to a larger room can each have their own custom reverb based on the size and material type of each room. Instead of hand placing each of the three reverbs, the engine is now smart enough to take into account each of the rooms automatically. This allows for greater specificity because it measures the size of each room.

This also has a performance benefit, as it enables only the required reverb sample to be loaded as needed, instead of loading all of them when a level first loads. This ultimately saves memory and allows the levels to load a bit faster!

Update 29.5 (2020-11-19)

NEW Advanced Reverb:

Advanced Reverb is here in what we are calling its 'Beta' launch! This is an entirely new reverb system that uses a Convolution (Impulse Response) method. What this means is that instead of using an algorithmic (Legacy) reverb for the game, we are able to use real-life spaces instead. We can feed the reverb system a recording of a real reverberant space and it will combine it with the game's sounds. So you will get a more realistic, vibrant, and deep listening experience. We've been busy adjusting the reverb setups across all tiles. So you can now experience this change across the entire game!

We also adjusted how the blending of the reverb works. When you traverse from different areas we need to blend the reverbs (think of a small space to a larger one). We used to do this based on your distance but now we calculate this based on time. This will give you a more accurate feeling of transition.

‘Advanced Reverb’ is turned on by default, you can switch back to ‘Legacy Reverb’ in the Audio Options if you desire.

Update 22.10 (2018-01-25)

• Real-time audio mixing is now handled by our new RTPC (Real-Time Parameter Control) system, which allows greater precision and control of the game-wide mix:
  • Real-time audio mixing is now decoupled from music, so players who don’t want to play with music benefit from the new RTPC system.
  • Player speed will now adjust footstep/sliding volume.
  • Bullet sound volume when the local player is being hit by enemies is now based on Shields/Health.
  • The RTPC system also allows cleaner and more focused music during heavy combat
  • Starchat music will now be affected by the Music slider and not the SFX slider

Update 21.0 (2017-06-29)

• Sounds are now occluded when you are not looking directly at their source. This will help when attempting to locate enemies who are closest to you at all angles.

Update: Specters of the Rail 0.0 (2016-07-08)

Warframe Mission Sound 2.0

This Update brings a huge change to the way our distance and obstruction sound works across all of Warframe. All distant sounds now feel properly spatialized and obstructed sounds now have the feeling of walls and more. Each shot, each character sound, each infested squeal will now bring you a more visceral and deep sound experience.

We updated many weapon sounds to have elements that take advantage of this new sound system.

Update 15.0 (2014-10-24)

• Dynamic music mixing adjustments for smoother transitions.

Update 14.5 (2014-08-28)

• Corpus Dynamic music is here! Much like the Grineer and Infested, Corpus missions now sport their own music which is dynamically generated based on mission events!
• Update several Foley sounds: more updates to Tenno step, fixed rhythm and step events for wall running.

Update 14.0 (2014-07-18)

• Dynamic Music Additions:
  • Dynamic Music has been added to all Grineer and Infested missions, with Corpus coming soon! The game now more ‘intelligently’ makes decisions about how to play ambient and combat music. We are using a stem approach so that players hear different parts of the music at all times!

Update 13.8 (2014-06-19)

• New Infested Music added, experience new ambiance and battle music when facing the Infested!
• Combat music now reduces less of the volume of ambiance and footsteps.

Update 11.3 (2013-12-12)

• Fixed random music issues. In-game music now plays at more appropriate intervals and respects the number of AI in proximity to the player.

Update 11.1 (2013-11-27)

• Microphone sampling rate changed to 48KHz (from 8KHz) for dramatically improved VOIP (in-game chat).

Update 11.0 (2013-11-20)

• 2D and 3D weapons duck ambience by 2 dB less and duck music by 1 dB less. 2D weapons duck 3D weapons by 2dB less.

Update 10.0 (2013-09-13)

• Mission Success/Failure music now ducks all other music.

Update 5.0 (2012-12-18)

• The in-game music is now generated dynamically.