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Arknights Endfield Version 1.0 Livestream Summary

The Version 1.0 Livestream for Arknights: Endfield aired on January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM (GMT+8). See a summary of the Livestream, its release date and time, as well as where to watch it here!

Version 1.0 Livestream Summary

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1.0 Summary Pre-Download 1.0 Codes
Phase 1 Banner Phase 2 Banner Phase 3 Banner
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Available Regions Base Building Operator Story Events
Endgame Modes 1.0 Events Post 1.0 Characters
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1.0 Livestream Summary

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
Arknights Endfield Laevatein Icon Laevatain (6★) NEW
(Phase 1 - Rate-Up)
Arknights Endfield Gilberta Icon Gilberta (6★) NEW
(Phase 2 - Rate-Up)
Arknights Endfield Yvonne Icon Yvonne (6★) NEW
(Phase 3 - Rate-Up)
Arknights Endfield Ardelia IconArdelia (6★) NEW
Arknights Endfield Last Rite IconLast Rite (6★) NEW Arknights Endfield Pogranichnik IconPogranichnik (6★) NEW
Arknights Endfield Ember IconEmber (6★) NEW Arknights Endfield Lifeng IconLifeng (6★) NEW
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 Events
Daily Sign-In Event Guide -
Version 1.0 Maps
All Available Regions -

Pre-Download Starts on January 20

You can pre-download Arknights: Endfield starting January 20 (UTC+8). By doing this, you can immediately play Arknights: Endfield when it officially releases on January 22 (UTC+8)!

Preload Date and Time

Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Codes

  • RETURNOFALL - Oreberyl x500, T-Creds x6,000, Elementary Combat Record x30, Arms Inspector x30, Protoprism x5, Protodisk x5
  • ALLFIELD - Oreberyl x1,500, T-Creds x6,000, Elementary Combat Record x30, Arms Inspector x30, Protoprism x5, Protodisk x5, Mark of Perseverance x1

RETURNOFALL and ALLFIELD were the two codes revealed during the Version 1.0 livestream. You can start redeeming the codes on January 22, as soon as the game comes out. The two codes expire on January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC+8)!

Version 1.0 Livestream Redeem Codes

Version 1.0 Phase 1 Laevatain Rate-Up Banner

Arknights Endfield Laevatain Banner

Laevatain is the first Operator to debut in Version 1.0's Rate-Up Banner. The off-rate limited 6-Star Operators in Laevatain's banner are Gilberta and Yvonne. Scars of the Forge will begin on January 22, 2026 and will last until February 7, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time).

All Rate-Up Banners guarantee the Rate-Up Operator within 120 pulls.

Laevatain Banner Schedule and Dates

Version 1.0 Phase 2 Gilberta Rate-Up Banner

Arknights Endfield Gilberta Banner

Gilberta follows suit in phase 2 of Version 1.0 as the next Rate-Up 6-Star Operator. The off-rate limited 6-Star Operators in Gilberta's banner are Laevatain and Yvonne. The Floaty Messenger will begin on February 7, 2026 and will last until February 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time).

Gilberta Banner Schedule and Dates

Version 1.0 Phase 3 Yvonne Rate-Up Banner

Arknights Endfield Yvonne Banner

Yvonne follows suit in phase 3 of Version 1.0 as the third Rate-Up 6-Star Operator. The off-rate limited 6-Star Operators in Gilberta's banner are Laevatain and Gilberta. Hues of Passion will begin on February 24, 2026 and will last until the next version update!

Yvonne Banner Schedule and Dates

Version 1.0 Starter Banner

A Starter Banner called New Horizons Headhunting will also go live, featuring the standard 6-Star Operators: Ardelia, Last Rite, Pogranichnik, Ember, and Lifeng!

To earn pulls for the Starter Banner, you need to progress through Arknight: Endfield's main missions. A bonus New Horizons Weapon Supply can also be obtained from the banner. The weapon supply will let you pick one 6-Star weapon of your choice!

Version 1.0 Standard Banner

Basic Headhunting is Arknight: Endfield's permanent Standard Banner. It guarantees a standard 6-Star Operator within 80 pulls. Performing 300 pulls also rewards you with a standard 6-Star Operator selector!

Version 1.0 Weapon Banners

Arsenal Issue will feature 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 Issue Rewards

  • 10th issue gives an extra Arms Offering Crate (which lets you choose a non-Rate-Up 6-Star weapon of the issue banner)
  • 18th issues gives an extra Rate-Up weapon
  • After that, an Arms Offering Crate and a Rate-Up Weapon are given alternately every 8 issues onwards

Version 1.0 Available Regions

Available Regions

Based on the livestream, 3 regions will be available for you to explore when Arknights: Endfield releases. The available regions are the following: Valley IV, OMV Dijiang, and Wuling.

All Available Regions

Version 1.0 Base Building

AIC (Base Building)

The Automated Industry Complex (AIC), or the game’s Base Building system, will be available at launch. Build automated production lines and exploration-enhancing structures as you freely establish your bases.

AIC (Base Building) Guide

Version 1.0 Operator Story Events

Laevatain

Once Arknights: Endfield releases, the narrative event for Laevatain, Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past, will be available. Other Operator Story Events, such as the ones for Gilberta and Wulfgard, will be available as well.

Version 1.0 Endgame Modes

Endgame Modes Details
Etchspace Salvage Use the spatial device aboard Dijiang to enter Etchspace Salvage. Explore different areas and complete various commissions.

Collect gatherables and ores to improve your exploration capacities and exchange them for Oreberyls as well!
Umbral Monument This mode is a collection of time challenges that allows you to earn Oroberyls and other rewards.

Meet the requirements to earn engraved medals, and then trim them.
Delver of the Cryptic This mode features spatial sets of challenges. Each spatial set has a number of Protocol Spaces.

Complete them to get a one-time reward of Oroberyls and progression materials. Meeting certain requirements also provides engraved medals.

According to the livestream, Version 1.0 of Arknights: Endfield will feature 3 permanent endgame modes: Etchspace Salvage, Umbral Monument, and Delver of the Cryptic.

Version 1.0 Events

In-Game Events

Event Date and Description
Pre-Registration EventGlobal Pre-Registration Event Permanent
When Arknights: Endfield releases, 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 EventAwakening Sign-In
(Beginner Event)
Permanent
After the Event Center is unlocked, 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
New Horizons (Beginner Event) Permanent
After the Event Center is unlocked, complete certain main missions to earn 4 New Horizons HH-10xPermit. These permits can be used in the game's Starter Banner called New Horizons Headhunting.
Authority Level Rewards
(Beginner Event)
Permanent
After the Event Center is unlocked, you can earn rewards when you reach Authority Level 8/15/20/30/45. In total, these rewards include:
• Basic HH Permit x40
• Oroberyl x4,000
• Cosmic Voice Issue Cert x1
• Curated Weapon Supply x1
FirewalkerFirewalker's Trail
(Sign-In Event)
January 22 - February 7, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time)
After the Event Center is unlocked, log in to the game every day to claim sign-in rewards. Complete 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 Messenger Express
(Sign-In Event)
February 7 at 12:00 PM - February 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM (Server Time)
After the Event Center is unlocked, log in to the game every day to claim sign-in rewards. Complete 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 SplendorSpectral Splendor (Sign-In Event) February 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Server Time) - Before the version update and maintenance
After the Event Center is unlocked, log in to the game every day to claim sign-in rewards. Complete 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.

Web Events

Event Date and Details
Final Prep Orders Final Prep Orders January 07 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8) - February 05 at 11:59:59 PM (UTC+8)
Earn Special Supplies by collecting them from Special Ops teams. Special Supplies from the 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
Voyage to the Stars January 16 at 9:00 PM (UTC+8) - March 4 at 11:59:59 PM (UTC+8)
During the Registration Phase, register your info and create a game 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

All Web Event Guides

Arknights: Endfield Pop-Up Stores

From January 24 to February 8, you can visit pop-up stores in the USA, France, Japan, and South Korea!

All Events and Schedule

Upcoming Characters After 1.0

During the livestream, it has been confirmed that the new Operator Tangtang becomes a playable character after 1.0 of Arknights: Endfield. It is still unsure when Tangtang will be available.

Other Characters Teased

Endfield Mi Fu Mi Fu Endfield Zhuang Fangyi Zhuang Fangyi Endfield Rossi Rossi

In the image above, more characters are teased to be coming in Arknights Endfield.

All Upcoming Characters

Other Key Features

Features Details
Weekly Routine This activity refreshes every week and you can earn progression materials and Oroberyls from it. Weekly Routine is also a consistent source for obtaining Arsenal Tickets for free.

Weekly Routine tasks are updated every week. Do note that missing certain tasks won't prevent you from maxing out weekly rewards, you can freely choose the ones you enjoy clearing!
Protocol Pass Protocol Pass The Protocol Pass is essentially Arknight: Endfield's battle pass system. The pass has free and paid tiers!
Controller SupportMobile Controller Support Mobile controller support was confirmed during the livestream as well!

Version 1.0 Livestream Release Date

Aired on January 16, 2026

Version 1.0 Livestream Release Date
Release Date January 16, 2026

The Version 1.0 Livestream aired on January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM (GMT +8). This live broadcast announced Laevatain and Yvonne's arrival to the game alongside 11 other Operators, and other gameplay features that Endministrators can experience for the very first time!

Version 1.0 Livestream Release Time

Version 1.0 Livestream Countdown

Time Left Until Version 1.0 Livestream
The livestream has already aired!

The Version 1.0 Livestream went live at 7:30 PM (GMT+8), with a total runtime of RUNTIME!

Version 1.0 Livestream Times

Time Zones Release Times
Pacific (PST) 3:30 AM
Eastern (EST) 6:30 AM
UTC 11:30 AM
CET 12:30 PM
HKT / SGT 7:30 PM
JST 8:30 PM

Where to Watch 1.0 Livestream

Check Out Arknights: Endfield's Official Channels

Twitch Watch the Stream on Twitch ►
YouTube Watch the Playback on YouTube ►

Version 1.0 Trailer

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