Arknights: Endfield Launches January 22, 2026 on PC, Mobile, and PS5 as Open-World Action RPG with Real-Time Combat and Factory Building

Arknights: Endfield released globally on January 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM GMT+8 for PC via the official launcher and Epic Games Store, iOS, Android, and PlayStation 5 as a free-to-play title developed by Hypergryph and published by Gryphline. The game shifts from the tower defense roots of the original Arknights to an open-world action RPG blending real-time 3D combat, exploration on the moon Talos-II, and base-building automation systems.

Players reached 35 million pre-registrations unlocking rewards including a free 5-star operator Snowshine and 20 Basic HH Permits. Global revenue across platforms reached $173 million, or 1.2 billion RMB, in the first two weeks according to official reports. Mobile revenue alone hit $46 million in the first month, led by Japan and China with spending peaks on January 23.

Platform Support and Cross-Progression

Arknights: Endfield launched simultaneously on PC through a standalone launcher and Epic Games Store, iOS and Android mobile devices, and PlayStation 5. Pre-downloads began January 20, 2026 across all platforms. Cross-save and cross-progression function across PC, mobile, and PS5 requiring account linkage through the game's official system.

The PlayStation Store lists the title as free-to-play with real-time 3D action RPG mechanics. No Xbox Series X launch occurred at release. Americas and Europe dedicated servers opened February 22, 2026, at 12:00 server time, with Asia servers permanently available from launch.

Story and Setting: Talos-II, 152 Years After the First Pioneers

Players take on the role of the Protocol Field Recovery Department Endministrator on Talos-II, a natural satellite of the gas giant Talos, considered a planet by its inhabitants. The setting takes place 152 years after Terran pioneers arrived via multi-surface vessels, approximately in year 1254 of the in-game calendar.

Threats include Catastrophes with falling alien structures and Aggeloi enemies amid resource gathering and colony development. Talos-II serves as the primary world with exploration revealing hidden areas and interactive environmental features tied to the base-building progression.

Real-Time Combat System

Players control a four-member operator team in semi-real-time combat, switching characters for combo skills, dodges, and executions to stagger enemies. The emphasis falls on elemental reactions, quickswapping, timing ultimate abilities, and skills for combos. Tower defense elements carry over to aid open-world challenges.

Updates since closed beta improved visuals, camera angles, model rendering, and combat smoothness. The game supports 120 FPS and 4K resolution. In-game guides assist early team building for players unfamiliar with squad composition. Combat earns positive recognition for avoiding repetitive swap mechanics in larger encounters.

Base Building and Factory Automation

Base building in Arknights: Endfield mirrors Factorio-style automation using ziplines, conveyors, and production lines to craft gear from gathered resources. Players access blueprints for manual builds or player-copied layouts with a relics system. Tutorials progress from basics to endgame stages with three new modes added post-closed beta tests.

Weekly routines yield Oroberyl currency and Arsenal tickets for weapons. Endgame content includes interactive environments and hidden areas that connect to the base automation progression, rewarding players who engage deeply with the production systems.

Launch Rewards and Pre-Registration Milestones

Pre-registrations totaling 35 million unlocked a 5-star operator Snowshine, 20 Basic HH Permits, and a 5-star weapon Finishing Call. Launch rewards provided 40 beginner banner pulls, 60 standard pulls, 27 limited pulls, a free 6-star Ardelia operator with signature weapon and selector, and 4,000 Oroberyl premium currency. Livestream codes ALLFIELD and RETURNOFALL granted 2,000 additional Oroberyl and items.

Gacha System: Pity, Banners, and Rates

The gacha system includes a 120-pull hard pity on operator banners with rate-ups rotating Laevatain, Gilberta, and Yvonne at launch. The 60-pull dossier mechanic passes progress to the next banner for 10x pulls. Urgent Recruitment provides free 10x pulls without consuming pity progress. The weapon Arsenal banner guarantees a 6-star at 40 pulls, a rate-up at 80, and a selector at 100 pulls.

Beta feedback highlighted pity not carrying between banners and ongoing gacha concerns, but launch eased progression through more Oroberyl available from events and exploration chests. Battle pass tiers include a free tier, a paid recoverable Origeometry tier, and a premium tier.

Revenue and Player Metrics

Global revenue reached $173 million (1.2 billion RMB) across PC, mobile, and PS5 in the first two weeks after the January 22 launch. Mobile revenue totaled $46 million in the first month with Japan and China leading spending. Spending peaks concentrated on January 23, the day after launch.

Americas and Europe servers opened February 22, 2026, expanding the addressable player base for ongoing revenue. Asia servers opened at launch and remain permanently available with no scheduled shutdowns reported.

Reviews and Community Feedback

Reviews praise visuals, action combat depth, and base building satisfaction with interconnected systems. Combat earns positive notes for avoiding repetitive swap mechanics and delivering consistent elemental combo opportunities. Visual updates between closed beta and launch addressed prior criticisms of rendering quality and camera angles.

Beta feedback highlighted repetition in smaller fights and gacha concerns around non-carrying pity. Launch addressed some progression concerns through increased Oroberyl availability from events and exploration. Endgame grinding and complex base systems draw mentions as points of note for players assessing time investment.

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External Links

• Arknights: Endfield Official Launch Page (Gryphline)
• Gryphline -- Arknights: Endfield Official Website
• ObjectWire Video Games Coverage