Crafting a whole cosmos of conflict takes time and talent. From the pitted battlefields of The Peace, to the reality-breaking rivalry in Jade Shadows: Constellations, our art and animation teams continue to breathe life into the Origin System. Here's a look at some of the visual concepts, animation and more that went into our most recent Warframe updates, as an addendum to the Art & Animation of Warframe panel at TennoCon.

Ballas (The Old Peace)

ARTIST: Greig Sanders (Intermediate Concept Artist)

The Orokin Executor at the height of his power and prestige. Before the fall of the Orokin Empire, Ballas represented its excess and egomania. This design for an old foe brings the conflict at the center of The Old Peace to life.

Hunhullus Model Progress

ARTIST: Alberto Fernández Mancilla (Principal Artist)

A weapon that towers over the conflicts of old. This platform is a monument to unbridled destruction and stands as one of the biggest challenges of the Perita Rebellion. Here's a look at the creation of the 3D model for this fearsome foe.

Descendia Level Design

ARTIST: Kol Crosbie (Principal Level Designer)

How does one approach creating Hell itself? Here's a video explaining the process behind the level design of the Descendia's burning halls.

War Prime - Concept

ARTIST: Kaz Adams (Weapons Art Lead)

A mighty heavy sword given to the Stalker from Hunhow himself, War is recast in a new shape and light with this Prime variant.

War Prime - Model

ARTIST: Jade Manh (Intermediate Weapons Artist)

Starting from the concept art above, the blade of the world-destroyer is brought into reality with this model by Jade Manh. It glows with untold power.

Swaddle Syandanas - Concept

ARTIST: Alfio Capotorto (Concept Artist)

A child's comforting blanket, recast as a cape billowing is the wake of rival warriors. Here's an early concept for the Sirius & Orion Swaddle Syandanas.

Swaddle Syandanas - Model

ARTIST: Fyodor Postnov (Weapon Artist)

Here's the earlier concept in 3D model form, with the Syandanas of Sirius and Orion coming together to form Jade's Victory Syandana.

Vena's Gemini Emote - Inspiration Sketches

ARTIST: Liger Inuzuka (Concept Artist)

An exploration of the transformation from the vicious mentor Vena and the bloodthirsty Warframe, Garuda. Each sketch is a take on her dance of death that ultimately helped inspire the animation for her Gemini Emote.

Orokin Cards

ARTIST: Vadim Sverdlov (Concept Artist)

Briefly seen in our TennoCon Teaser trailer, these playing cards showcase defaced versions of the Orokin elite. What hints do the cards hold for our future?