Warframe has always rewarded time, effort, and loyalty, so players naturally care about where that progress lives. If you swap between consoles, wander between houses, or simply want freedom across platforms, cross progression is needed.
Warframe’s Cross Platform Save system has matured into a reliable way for you to carry your entire journey to every platform you play on. This guide breaks down how cross progression works in 2026, how linking functions, and what to expect before you jump in.
What Cross Progression Means in Today’s Warframe
Cross progression in Warframe rests on a feature called Cross Platform Save. When you link your accounts, you create one unified Warframe account that holds your progress, items, and unlocks. You can then pick up that same account on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile.
Your quests, mastery rank, syndicates, intrinsics, and even liches travel with you. You do not restart anything when you shift platforms. Everything sits in one place on Digital Extremes’ servers, and you log in with that single profile everywhere.
How Cross Platform Save Works?
Cross Platform Save relies on something called a Primary Account. This is the version of your Warframe profile that becomes the foundation for all linked platforms.
To set things up, you choose one account as the Primary Account. It becomes the permanent source of your progress across all devices. When you link another platform account to it, the progress of that secondary account gets replaced by the Primary Account. Linking cannot be undone, so you want to choose the account that holds the most progression, rarest gear, or your longest-running investment.
Once the linking finishes, you use that single account everywhere. You keep your progress, purchases that meet the linking rules, and all future updates to your account follow you across platforms every time you log in.
How to Start Cross Progression
You only need four steps to start cross progression:
1. Create or sign in to a PC Warframe account
A PC account is required to build your Cross Platform Save profile. You do not need to play on PC afterward, but you do need the account as the center of the system.
2. Select your Primary Account
Pick the account that carries the most progress. You cannot undo this choice.
3. Link other platform accounts
You add them one by one. Each one gets merged into the Primary Account.
4. Log into Warframe on any platform
You now have one Warframe identity that travels with you. You gain progress on one system and see it appear on the next as soon as you log in.
Will You Lose Access to Your Other Accounts?
No. You can still play on every platform you linked. What you lose is access to the old version of those accounts. They no longer exist separately because they become part of your unified Cross Platform Save account.
You keep the ability to sign in and play anywhere. You simply play on the same account every time.
Does Progress Update Across Platforms?
Yes. Every action you take updates the same Cross Platform Save profile. You can play on Xbox at one house, continue on PlayStation at another, and finish the night on PC. Your gear, missions, loot, and upgrades reflect your latest session no matter where you end it.
What Happens to Purchases and Premium Items
Warframe handles premium content with rules designed to protect both the player and creators. Most Primary Account purchases follow you. Some secondary account purchases also carry over if they meet specific criteria, such as TennoGen rules or real-money bundles.
You will see a full breakdown on Digital Extremes’ site before confirming your linking. Once the merge completes, the system sends an inbox message if any items were added retroactively.
Can You Trade Across Platforms?
Yes. Trading works almost everywhere as long as Cross Platform Play is enabled. You can meet friends across systems and exchange items just like usual. The only exception is Platinum trades between Switch and other platforms.
You also need TennoGuard 2FA for trading on PC and Cross Platform Save.
Is Warframe Cross Progression Fully Available Now?
Yes. Cross Platform Save is now available across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile. The feature has left its early testing phase. You can link accounts today and use one Warframe profile across every supported platform.
If you want a consistent Warframe identity and freedom to play wherever you like, cross progression is now a solid, dependable system.
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