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Arknights: Endfield was released last January 22, 2026! Check out the game's release times for all time zones, a countdown for its release, as well as 1.0 banners, characters, patch notes, and events in this guide!
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Arknights: Endfield Release Countdown
Endfield Release Countdown
| Time Left Until Arknights: Endfield Releases |
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| Endfield is now out! |
Arknights: Endfield released on January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM (GMT+8).
Arknights: Endfield Release Time
Endfield Released on January 22, 2026
| Arknights: Endfield Release Date | |
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| Release Date | January 22, 2026 at 09:00 GMT+8 |
Arknights: Endfield released on January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM (GMT+8) for the PC, PS5, Android, and iOS platforms.
The release date for the game was shown in a trailer during the The Game Awards 2025 on December 11, 2025 (UTC-5).
Arknights: Endfield Release Trailer
The trailer for Arknight's Endfield's release date trailer showed various characters and a music video for the game.
Release Times for Each Region
| Region | Release Date | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland, New Zealand | January 22, 2026 | 04:00 PM (NZDT) |
| Sydney, Australia | January 22, 2026 | 02:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Tokyo, Japan Seoul, Korea |
January 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM (UTC+9) |
| Beijing, China Hong Kong Philippines |
January 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM (GMT+8) |
| Bangkok, Thailand | January 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM (UTC+7) |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | January 22, 2026 | 06:00 AM (UTC+3) |
| Berlin, Germany Paris, France |
January 22, 2026 | 04:00 AM (CET) |
| London, United Kingdom | January 22, 2026 | 03:00 AM (GMT) |
| São Paulo, Brazil | January 21, 2026 | 12:00 AM (UTC-3) |
| Toronto, Canada New York, United States |
January 21, 2026 | 10:00 PM (EST) |
| Chicago, United States Mexico City |
January 21, 2026 | 09:00 PM (CST) |
| Los Angeles, United States | January 21, 2026 | 07:00 PM (PST) |
The game officially released on January 22, 2026 (GMT+8), and is available for PC, PS5, Android, and iOS.
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Summary
1.0 Content and Patch Notes
The patch notes for Version 1.0 of Arknights: Endfield are listed below.
| Version 1.0 News | |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Release Time | 1.0 Livestream Summary |
| 1.0 Livestream Codes | Platforms and Consoles |
| Preload Date and Time | - |
| Version 1.0 Characters | |
 Laevatain (6★) (Phase 1 - Rate-Up) |
 Gilberta (6★) (Phase 2 - Rate-Up) |
 Yvonne (6★) (Phase 3 - Rate-Up) |
 Ardelia (6★) |
 Last Rite (6★) |
 Pogranichnik (6★) |
 Ember (6★) |
 Lifeng (6★) |
| Version 1.0 Weapons | |
 Forgeborn Scathe
(Phase 1 - Rate-Up) |
 Delivery Guaranteed
(Phase 2 - Rate-Up) |
 Artzy Tyrannical
(Phase 3 - Rate-Up) |
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| Version 1.0 Banners | |
| Scars of the Forge (Phase 1) |
The Floaty Messenger (Phase 2) |
| Hues of Passion (Phase 3) |
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| Version 1.0 Weapon Banners | |
| Smelting Forge Issue (Phase 1) |
Express Delivery Issue (Phase 2) |
| Graffiti Issue (Phase 3) |
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| Version 1.0 Events | |
| Daily Sign-In Event Guide | Carly's Fairytale of the Valley Event Guide |
| Glittering Life at Wuling Event Guide | Umbral Monument Endgame Guide |
| Version 1.0 Maps | |
| All Available Regions | - |
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Banners
Scars of the Forge (Phase 1) Banner Release Date
| Laevatain Banner | |
|---|---|
 01/22 - 02/07/2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time) |
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| Featured 6★ | |
| Off-Rate 6★ | |
Laevatain
Gilberta
YvonneLaevatain is the featured Operator in Version 1.0's Rate-Up Banner. Scars of the Forge began on January 22, 2026 and lasted until February 7, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time).
Laevatain Banner Schedule and Dates
The Floaty Messenger (Phase 2) Banner Release Date
| Gilberta Banner | |
|---|---|
 02/07 - 02/24/2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time) |
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| Featured 6★ | |
| Off-Rate 6★ | |
Gilberta's banner, The Floaty Messenger, was the featured Headhunting Banner in Phase 2 of Version 1.0, which lasted from February 7, 2026 until February 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time).
Gilberta Banner Schedule and Dates
Hues of Passion (Phase 3) Banner Release Date
| Yvonne Banner | |
|---|---|
 02/24/2026 at 12:00 PM - Next Version Update |
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| Featured 6★ | |
| Off-Rate 6★ | |
For Version 1.0's Phase 3, Yvonne is the featured Rate-Up 6-Star Operator in Phase 3 of Version 1.0.
Her Headhunting Banner, Hues of Passion, lasted from February 24, 2026 until March 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time)!
Yvonne Banner Schedule and Dates
Arsenal Issue (Weapon Banners)
Arsenal Issue featured three Charted Headhunting banners: Smelting Forge Issue, Express Delivery Issue, and Graffiti Issue. In each Arsenal Issue, a 6-Star weapon is guaranteed within 4 issues; a Rate-Up weapon is guaranteed within 8 issues. Do note that an issue gives 10 weapons at once!
Arsenal Exchange Weapon Banner
Version 1.0 Permanent Banners
| Banner | Details |
|---|---|
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This banner features standard 6-Star Operators: Ardelia, Last Rite, Pogranichnik, Ember, and Lifeng! Through the New Horizons Event, you can earn New Horizons HH-10xPermit by completing main missions. These permits can be used to pull from New Horizons Headhunting. |
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Basic Headhunting guarantees a standard 6-Star Operator within 80 pulls. Performing 300 pulls also rewards you with a standard 6-Star Operator selector! |
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Characters
Laevatain
 Laevatain |
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| Overview | |||||
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| Rarity:
★★★★★★
Race: Sarkaz Faction: Rhodes Island |
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| Class | Element | Weapon |
 Striker
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 Heat
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 Sword
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Laevatain is a limited 6-Star Striker whose Rate-Up banner was featured in Phase 1. Laevatain detonates her skill to apply combustion.
Laevatain Best Builds and Teams
Gilberta
 Gilberta |
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rarity:
★★★★★★
Race: Vulpo Faction: Rhodes Island |
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| Class | Element | Weapon |
 Supporter
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 Nature
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 Arts Unit
|
Gilberta is a limited 6-Star Support whose Rate-Up banner was available during 1.0's phase 2. Gilberta can gather enemies using her skill.
Gilberta Best Builds and Teams
Yvonne
 Yvonne |
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rarity:
★★★★★★
Race: Vouivre Faction: Endfield Industries |
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| Class | Element | Weapon |
Striker
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 Cryo
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 Handcannon
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Yvonne is a limited 6-Star Caster whose Rate-Up banner was available during 1.0's phase 3. Yvonne can apply Cryo infliction via her skill.
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Maps
Valley IV, OMV Dijiang, and Wuling
Two regions were initially available in Version 1.0 of Arknights: Endfield, Valley-IV and Wuling. Your hub area, OMV Dijiang was also fully accessible during launch day. The available regions are the following: Valley IV, OMV Dijiang, and Wuling.
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Missions
Operator Story Events Released
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The Operator Story Event for Laevatain, Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past, was available during game release. Other Operator Story Events, like the ones for Gilberta and Wulfgard, have been made available as well during Version 1.0
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Events
1.0 Events Schedule
| Event | Date and Description |
|---|---|
 Global Pre-Registration Event |
Permanent On launch day, the following rewards will be delivered to the in-game mail: •
 Basic HH Permit
x20•
 Snowshine
(5★ Operator) x1•
Finishing Call (5★ Weapon) x1
•
 T-Creds
x30,000•
 Advanced Combat Record
x20 |
 Awakening Sign-In (Beginner Event) |
Permanent Login for 14 days to earn the following rewards and more: •
Basic HH Permit
x20•
Ardelia
(6★ Operator) x1•
 Dreams of the Starry Beach
(6★ Weapon) x1•
 Chartered HH Permit
x12 |
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Permanent Complete main missions to earn 4 New Horizons HH-10xPermit. The permits earned from the event can be used in the game's Starter Banner called New Horizons Headhunting. |
 (Beginner Event) |
Permanent Earn rewards when you reach specific Authority Levels. In total, these rewards include: •
Basic HH Permit
x40•
 Oroberyl
x4,000• Cosmic Voice Issue Cert x1
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 Firewalker's Trail (Sign-In Event) |
January 22 - February 7, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time) Finish the 7-day sign-in requirement to earn rewards like 5 Firewalker's Trail HH Permit: These permits can be used to pull from Laevatain's Rate-Up banner. |
 Messenger Express (Sign-In Event) |
February 7 at 12:00 PM - February 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time) Finish the 7-day sign-in requirement to earn rewards like 5 Messenger Express HH Permit. These permits can be used to pull from Gilberta's Rate-Up banner. |
 Spectral Splendor (Sign-In Event) |
February 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Server Time) - Before the version update and maintenance Finish the 7-day sign-in requirement to earn rewards like 5 Spectral Splendor HH Permit. These permits can be used to pull from Yvonne's Rate-Up banner. |
Curated Weapon SupplyVersion 1.0 Web Events
| Event | Date and Details |
|---|---|
 Final Prep Orders |
January 07 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8) - February 05 at 11:59:59 PM (UTC+8) Obtain Special Supplies by collecting them from Special Ops teams. Special Supplies from this web event can be used to pull for rewards in the Supply Hub. The 5-star weapon Sundering Steel is guaranteed to appear on the 10th draw. Official Web Event Link |
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January 16 at 9:00 PM (UTC+8) - March 4 at 11:59:59 PM (UTC+8) Register your information and create a character after the game releases for a chance to have your In-game Nickname and UID engraved on a Protocol-Originium model! Official Web Event Link |
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Features
AIC (Base Building)
AIC is Arknight: Endfield’s base building system. Build automated production lines and exploration-enhancing structures as you freely establish your bases.
Permanent Endgame Modes
| Endgame Modes | Details |
|---|---|
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In Etchspace Salvage, explore several areas and complete commissions. Obtain gatherables and ores to improve your exploration capacities and exchange them for Oreberyls as well! |
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Umbral Monument is a collection of time challenges that allows you to earn Oroberyls and other rewards. |
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Delver of the Cryptic features spatial sets of challenges. Clear the challenges to get a one-time reward of Oroberyls and progression materials. |
Weekly Routine
Tthe Weekly Routine is also a consistent source for obtaining Arsenal Tickets, Oroberyls, and materials for free. Weekly tasks are updated every week.
Protocol Pass
The Protocol Pass is Arknight: Endfield's battle pass system. The pass has free and paid tiers that provide various rewards.
Protocol Pass Details and Differences
Arknights: Endfield Related Guides
Latest News and Updates
Free 6-Star Character Selector Guide
Is Cloud Gaming Available?
1.1 Pre-Download Details
All Available Regions
Is There Multiplayer in Arknights: Endfield?
Is Arknights: Endfield a Gacha Game?
Is Arknights: Endfield an Open World?
Is Arknights: Endfield F2P Friendly?
Is Cross-Save and Cross-Play Available?
Is Arknights Endfield on Steam?All News Guides
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Version 1.1 Patch Notes
Updated 3/12/2026
See the full summary for Version 1.1 here!
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Version 1.1 Maintenance
Updated 3/12/2026
See the maintenance schedule of Version 1.1 here!
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Version 1.1 Pre-Load
Updated 3/11/2026
See how to pre-download Version 1.1 on different platforms here!
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Version 1.1 Livestream Details
Updated 3/12/2026
See the details to the Version 1.1 Livestream here!
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Beginner's Chartered Tribute
Updated 3/6/2026
See how to complete Beginner's Chartered Tribute to claim 10 Chartered HH Permits here!
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Free 6-Star Character Selector
Updated 2/5/2026
See how to get and use the free character selector and the best character to get here!
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All Patch Notes
Updated 3/12/2026
Latest patch notes of the game available here!
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All Available Regions
Updated 3/16/2026
New regional updates for the game can be viewed here!
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