There’s tons of content inWaframe’s 1999update, but its biggest new mode is undoubtedly the PvPvE Faceoff mode. However, this mode has had a mixed reception in theWarframecommunity.
Before we dive into what’s going on, take a look atall the new modes added in, whether Faceoff is worthrunning for Conclave standing, andhow to start dating. Now, keep reading to learn everything you’ll need to know about what folks think of the new Faceoff mode inWarframe.
What’s going on with Faceoff in Warframe
In general,Warframeplayers really appreciate a new way to earn Conclave standing, and the PvPvE approach with Faceoff feels, to many, like a better fit forWarframethan did the game’s now-dead suite of PvP modes, but that doesn’t mean Faceoff’s current state is perfect.
Gamers have a variety of issues with Faceoff, but some are likely bugs or simply unintentional, not design that needs to be tweaked. This includes the biggest problem with Faceoff right now: the health and general tankiness of Assassination mobs. In short, they’re too spongy.
Another similar issue is matchmaking. Currently, queuing into the mode can take a while, and every match begins with up to a few minutes of waiting around for it to start. Plus, the mode is currently plagued by disconnections, host migrations, and other problems of that nature.
That said, there are a number of other issues players are having with Faceoff that aren’t obvious glitches or unintended interactions. Here are some of the top complaints:
This isn’t a comprehensive list of every problem people have with Faceoff, but these are some of the biggest ones right now. While there are many complaints out there, many are also giving their take on ways Digital Extremes can improve the overall Faceoff experience.
How Faceoff in Warframe could get a lot better
Once the defenses of Assassination mobs gets adjusted and a few matchmaking upgrades are implemented, players still have a ton of ideas on how to make Faceoff itself better:
Others suggest making the buffs and debuffs you can find more relevant, making objective indicators clearer, and better explaining how all the various mechanics of the mode work in-game. But it’s still early days for the1999update, so many are still getting their thoughts together.
It seems inevitable Digital Extremes will make changes to the mode, once the developers get back from Christmas vacation, but it remains to be seen exactly what’s going to change. For that, we’ll all have to wait and find out. For now, though, you may want to hold off grinding Faceoff.
