Players might want to walk away from a game for one reason or another, and perhaps want to delete their accounts associated with the title. For any Tenno who wishes their Warframe account to be permanently removed, we want to clarify that there is no immediate in-game button to make this happen autonomously. Warframe account deletion involves direct interaction with Digital Extremes (DE), the game’s developer, through the official support channels. In this article, you will learn the steps that need to be done and things to take care of while deleting an account.
Key Considerations Before Permanently Deleting Your Warframe Account
The steps below will lead to deleting your Warframe account — but be sure that you want to make such a permanent move. Warframe accounts and their respective data are recoverable after deletion.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Irreversible Loss of Progress: Game progress (completed World status, factory or pseudo Warframe items you watched and shot many scenes in my writings, and Warframes, weapons, and resources you had farmed, good god, all those Warframes, so many Warframes!), all Mods gained, and your Mastery Rank will be lost forever. After being deleted, this data cannot be restored.
- Loss of Platinum and Purchases: Any Platinum (Warframe’s premium currency) and items acquired with real-world cash would be lost.st Account deletions usually do not get refunds for digital goods.
- Linked Platforms: Noting that if your Warframe account is linked to Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, deleting your master Warframe account will remove your ability to play that Warframe progress on those specific platforms (but not any of the others).
- Email Address: While your account will get deleted, the email address attached to it may not be available immediately for a new Warframe account later.
Due to the permanent nature of this action, ensure you are 100% certain about deleting your Warframe account before proceeding.
The Official Process: Contacting Warframe Support
Digital Extremes handles all requests for account deletion. The process involves submitting a support ticket and going through a verification process.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Visit the Warframe Support Website: Open the web browser and go to the Official Warframe Support Page.
- Log In: Sign in to the specific Warframe account you wish to delete. This step is crucial for verifying ownership.
- Submit a Request/Ticket: Look for a “Submit a Request” or “Submit a Ticket” option. This is usually prominently displayed on the support page.
- Select the Correct Category: When submitting the support ticket form, select account management or personal data categorization. Choose from the options like “Account Management” or “Right to Erasure” (noting the GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation) for account deletion requests
- Clearly State Your Request: In your subject, be direct. Example: Request for Permanent Account Deletion. In the description box, explicitly request that your Warframe account be deleted permanently and irreversibly. Also, mention your in-game name and email address you used for setting up the account to check that you are the real owner.
- Account Verification: Digital Extremes support will probably start by asking some questions related to security to determine whether you are indeed the rightful owner of the account. If you have access to this list, then you cannot delete it — this is just a normal security measure to avoid unauthorized deletion. Have ready information about your account.
- Final Confirmation: After the first verification, DE support will confirm with you through another message to proceed with the deletion. This is a last resort method if your stop-loss moves fail. For them to move forward, you need to respond to this message with your confirmation of your decision.
What Happens After Deleting Your Warframe Account
Digital Extremes will begin deleting your account after you’ve confirmed this final step. DE receives deletion requests in one month per their Privacy Policy.
- Account Inaccessibility: Your Warframe account will become inaccessible, and all associated game data will be removed.
- Data Retention: Following your Account deletion, some information may be retained by Digital Extremes to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, security, or anonymization to create database entries for data science, consistent with their Privacy Policy. I.e., recorded End User License Agreement or Terms of Service violations are retained for as long as you use the service and are deleted within 30 days of account deletion.
Alternatives to Full Account Warframe Deletion
If you’re considering deleting your Warframe account but are not entirely sure, you might explore alternatives:
- Taking a Break: Simply stepping away from the game for a period might be sufficient if you anticipate returning in the future. Your progress will remain intact.
- Starting Fresh (New Account): If your primary motivation is to experience the early game again, you could consider creating a new Warframe account using a different email address. This allows you to retain your old account with all its progress while enjoying a fresh start. Some players opt for this rather than deleting an established account.
Conclusion
Forget about everything you might have heard about deleting an account; there’s just no possibility of recovery, and whatever Warframe account you delete will be permanently gone forever, along with all game progress, items, and purchases. This involves sending a request for this help to Digital Extremes and a few steps of account verification and confirmation. This is not a quick right-click delete, but as long as you follow the official support channels, your request will be handled in a secure manner that is consistent with DE policies. Be mindful that once you delete something, it is gone for good, so think long and hard if giving it the final deletion is really what you want for your journey as a Tenno.