Jade Shadows: Constellations is the main quest that picks up directly after Jade Shadows, returning to the Stalker as he faces his two possible sons, Sirius and Orion. It is a solo-friendly story mission that you start from the Codex once you meet its single hard requirement.
Quick answer: Finish the Jade Shadows quest, open the Codex, select Jade Shadows: Constellations, and type FATHER to confirm and launch it.
Prerequisite to start Jade Shadows: Constellations
Constellations has one direct requirement: you must have completed Jade Shadows. Because Jade Shadows itself depends on earlier story content, returning players have a chain of quests to clear first before the new quest appears.
| Quest stage | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude to War | Leads into The New War | Three short stories that unlock the saga |
| The New War | Complete Prelude to War | Solo-only, long cinematic questline |
| Jade Shadows | Complete The New War | Solo-only, roughly 30–40 minutes |
| Jade Shadows: Constellations | Complete Jade Shadows | The quest you are unlocking |
If you have been playing through the recent updates, Constellations is likely available right away. Active players who already cleared Jade Shadows can jump straight to the codex step below.
How to begin the quest from the Codex
FATHER to confirm and start the quest. This is the exact prompt that launches Constellations, so it will not begin until you enter it.Jade Shadows: Constellations typically takes 30-40 minutes to complete. You will not be able to access other Warframe content until it is complete. Type FATHER to confirm.
Choosing a side after the intro
The quest runs in both solo and co-op. After the introductory portion, which ends once you bring Excalibur Prime to the lair, you pick one of two paths rather than playing both at once.
| Mission | Ally | Protoframe |
|---|---|---|
| Scoria’s Angel | Vena | Garuda Protoframe |
| The Kuva Wytch | Ryoku | Ash Protoframe |
Once you choose, you board that ally’s railjack and assault the rival protoframe. You can also launch these missions from the Pontis Tower hub, and using solo matchmaking lets you take your own railjack into the fight.
How to confirm the quest is available
Jade Shadows: Constellations only shows up in the Codex after Jade Shadows is marked complete. If it does not appear, the most common reason is an unfinished prerequisite earlier in the chain, usually The New War or Jade Shadows itself.
The quest is replayable, so you can return to it later. When you replay, the early naming choice for the child is skipped, and the Stalker speaks the name you originally selected. Completing Constellations also unlocks the new Uranus Proxima railjack region, accessible through the Pontis Tower hub without owning or leveling a railjack of your own.
