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Here is our list of all the patch notes and version updates for Arknights: Endfield. See the latest patch notes and version updates, as well as the previous version updates and patch notes along with their update history.
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| Release Date | January 22, 2026 at 09:00 GMT+8 |
The latest Arknights: Endfield version update is the Zeroth Directive, Version 1.0 released January 22, 2026 (UTC+8).
The Zeroth Directive features three featured limited characters, Laevatain, Gilberta and Yvonne. The game also officially introduces its new mechanics including AIC, Regional Development and other new features!
The story for this version focuses on the Endministrator's first foray into the world of Talos-II and their exploration of this new land, expanding Endfield Industries in the process.
Version 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 | |
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) |
- |
| Version 1.0 Banners | |
| Scars of the Forge (Phase 1) |
The Floaty Messenger (Phase 2) |
| Hues of Passion (Phase 3) |
- |
| Version 1.0 Weapon Banners | |
| Smelting Forge Issue (Phase 1) |
Express Delivery Issue (Phase 2) |
| Graffiti Issue (Phase 3) |
- |
| 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 underwent a quick update to apply numerous bug fixes to the game. This includes fixes for Android and controller players, Laevatain, the AIC, and the filtering options for both the Control Nexus and Baker. This update will also nerf the Bonekrusher Vanguard, making it easier to take down.
The maintenance was done on February 12, 2026, and ran from 10:30 AM to 10:50 AM UTC+8. Players received 200 Oroberyl and 1 Emergency Sanity Booster after the maintenance period was over.
| Updates and Fixes |
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| ・Fixed an issue where using specific Android devices to play the game could result in occasional stuttering if pipes were transporting liquids. ・Fixed an issue where performing specific actions to switch the 6★ operator [Laevatain] to a non-controlled state during her ultimate, and then casting her battle skill, could lead to abnormal combat performance. ・Fixed an issue where specific actions could cause the Protocol Automation-Core and Xiranite Relay to abnormally switch to an unpowered state while they were supposed to be powered. ・Fixed an issue where using a controller to perform [Gear Artificing] through specific actions could occasionally cause the game to freeze. ・Fixed an issue where certain options were displayed redundantly when filtering in the [Control Nexus]. ・Fixed an issue where some dialogue participant filter categories were displayed incorrectly in Baker. ・Lowered the interruption resistance and knock back distance of the common enemy [Bonekrusher Vanguard] while its shield is raised. The [Bonekrusher Vanguard] can now be controlled by Physical Statuses or Solidification (which disables its shield defense) and is affected by pull effects. |
| [January 30, 2026 Updates and Fixes] ・ Optimized the completion and reward claiming process for [Simulation]. If you have already mastered the AIC Plan content within a simulation, you can now click the "Complete SIM" button to finish the session and claim both first-clear and bonus rewards instantly. In future versions, engraved medals will be awarded based on the total number of fully experienced and completed [Simulation] sessions. All current and post-update completion records will be counted. Please stay tuned to official announcements for details. ・Reduced the HP of certain enemies between Level 10 and Level 50. ・Reduced the damage resistance of certain enemies in the [Wuling] region. ・Reduced the Attack of the Boss [Marble Agglemoirai] while in its awake status. ・Optimized the prompt information on the Endministrator name input screen when using a controller on PC. ・Optimized certain sound effects and voice-over performances. ・Optimized the animation performance of certain NPCs. ・Fixed an issue where where opening multiple Exchange Crates-o-Surprise [M] in Protocol Pass: Awaken granted only one reward. All affected Endministrators shall receive compensation with a matching quantity of items. The compensation mail will be delivered soon, so please be patient. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Valley Reboot] could not proceed due to an anomaly in the guidance of power transmission with Relay Towers. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Secure Sanctuary] could not proceed after defeating the Landbreaker(s). ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Fort Showdown] prevented players from traveling to the Valley Fort. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the mission "Go to the shaft leading to the Power Plateau" in the main mission [Chapter I Process III: Cradle of the Ages] could not be completed normally. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the mission "Defeat the quillbeasts" in the main mission [Chapter II Process I: Arrival at Wuling] could not be completed normally. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the mission "Go to the shaft leading to the Power Plateau" in the main mission [Chapter I Process III: Cradle of the Ages] could not be completed normally. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the third waterwheel could not be restarted in the main mission [Chapter II Process I: Destination Wuling]. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the main mission [Chapter II Process II: The Surging Tide] could not proceed because the Wuling AIC Plan could not be viewed. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the crane lifter in the scene failed to move with the sliding block after interacting with the Crane Lifter Terminal in the side mission [Fix the Super Crane]. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the robot in the mission scene would still display "SOS" after completing the side mission [A Robot's Dream]. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the dialogue in the exploration mission [OD Project: Reconstruction HQ II] could not proceed normally. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the mission "Follow Eric and find the Phonograph" in the Exploration Mission [Morale Booster] could not be completed normally. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the dialogue in the exploration mission [OD Project: Reconstruction HQ II] could not proceed normally. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the progress for repairing the hydrocubes in the exploration mission [Silent Grove: The Beginning] was abnormal. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, under specific circumstances, the note on the ground could not be viewed in the exploration mission [Silent Grove: The Beginning] ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the side mission [Echoes of Then] could not be completed during the narrative event [Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past]. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the enhanced special effects for the Operator [Laevatain] would display abnormally after casting her ultimate. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the game camera would behave abnormally after the Operator [Yvonne] defeated an enemy while her ultimate was active. ・Fixed an issue where where the skill description text for the 6-star Weapon [Grand Vision] displayed abnormally; this fix does not affect the actual effects of the weapon skill. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the screen would behave abnormally when selecting a cultivation subject in the Dijiang Growth Chamber. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the maintenance digits displayed on a [Shared Facility] would appear abnormally after placement. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the [Yield Overview] screen could not be opened with the [Simulation]. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the landing point of the Bounce Device was abnormal. ・Fixed an issue where operators could abnormally place facilities while performing a dive attack. ・Fixed an issue where, in some map scenes, smoke special effects would display abnormally and fail to disappear. ・Fixed an issue where, under specific circumstances, the screen could occasionally become unresponsive when the in-game reward interface popped up after purchasing items via the Payment Center webpage. ・Fixed an issue where some text errors occurred. |
| [January 28, 2026 Errors & Bug Fixes] ・ Fixed an issue where operators cannot be leveled up normally under certain circumstances. |
| [January 27, 2026 Errors & Bug Fixes] ・ Fixed an issue where the mission consisting of restarting the waterwheel could not be completed under certain circumstances during the main mission [Chapter II Process I: Destination Wuling] ・Fixed an issue where the mission could not be completed after clearing the Aggeloi blocking the path during the main mission [Chapter II Process I: Stumbling Into Qingbo Stockade] under certain circumstances. ・Fixed an issue where talking to NPC [Noffman] during the mission [OD Project: Infra-Station II] could result in an abnormal black screen, preventing the mission from being completed under certain circumstances. ・Fixed an issue where the screen could occasionally become unresponsive when the Monthly Pass rewards screen popped up under certain circumstances. ・Fixed an issue where players could not correctly enter the combat area when required to defeat Aggeloi during the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege] under certain circumstances. ・Optimized the text descriptions for certain in-game languages. |
| [January 25, 2026 Errors & Bug Fixes] ・ Optimized the visual presentation of certain story cutscenes featuring NPC [Chen Qianyu] during the main mission [Chapter II Process I: Stumbling Into Qingbo Stockade]. ・Fixed an issue in the narrative event [Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past] where enemies would spawn in abnormal locations under certain circumstances, preventing players from progressing through the mission. ・Fixed an issue on PlayStation®5 devices where the "Only for multiplayer games with PlayStation™5 Network users setting would reset to Off after restarting the game. ・Fixed an issue where the text content of [Memo Beacons] would abnormally fail to display under certain circumstances. ・Fixed an issue where Operator [Laevatain]'s talent descriptions displayed incorrectly when the text language was set to Korean. This is a text-only fix and does not affect the actual in-game effects. ・Fixed an issue where the camera angle could become abnormal after defeating enemies during [Yvonne]'s ultimate duration under certain circumstances. ・Fixed an issue where AIC Mode would function abnormally under certain circumstances when using specific display monitors. ・Added new on-screen prompts for various interfaces when playing on PC using a controller. ・Fixed an issue where in-game audio/voice-overs would abnormally disappear under certain circumstances. ・Fixed an issue where share facilities were not properly hidden in some story dialogues. ・Fixed an issue where industrial facilities overlapped with operator spawn points in certain scenes, causing operators to become stuck. |
| [January 23, 2026 Errors & Bug Fixes] ・ Fixed an issue in the [Weekly Routine] event where the progress bar for the mission "Traverse 1000 meters with ziplines" incorrectly displayed as (1/1) before the mission was completed. ・ Fixed an issue on mobile devices where button text would display incorrectly on the Share screen while a controller was connected. ・ Fixed an issue where the Important Item Acquired notification box would abnormally overlap with other UI Interfaces under certain circumstances. ・ Fixed an issue where [Laevatain]'s battle skill effect at 4 stacks of Melting Flame could be abnormally interrupted by certain attacks during her ultimate's duration. ・ Fixed an issue in the Wuling area where the mineral purity of certain beds was displayed incorrectly. ・ Fixed an issue where power lines for the [Xiranite Relay] would display incorrectly in certain scenes. ・ Fixed an issue where the red-dot notification for Friend Requests would disappear under certain circumstances. ・ Fixed an issue where the tutorial for placing Electric Pylons during the main mission [Chapter I Process I: Rally and Unite] could not be completed under certain circumstances. ・ Fixed an issue where the end times were displayed incorrectly for Arsenal Exchange weapons. |
Version 1.0 Update |
Details: Livestream Summary Start: December 23, 2025 (UTC+8) |

The next version for Arknights: Endfield has yet to be known as the game only released recently! We will update you on the next patch's update as soon as possible!

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