What to expect for Arknights: Endfield's release

After several beta tests, Arknights: Endfield is finally ready for release. From the livestream that aired a few days back, we learn that Endfield will have factory-building gameplay, alongside the typical action combat and exploration.

To hype the playerbase, the developer doesn't hesitate to shower future Endmin with gifts. I can already see players rerolling accounts until they get multi-6-star pulls or at least the Operator they want to get.

If you're looking forward to Arknights: Endfield's release, here's a summary of what you can expect from it.

Arknights: Endfield release date is on the horizon

Arknights: Endfield is coming to all platforms on January 22nd, 2026, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). The exact time differs based on where you are in the world, but here's Endfield's release time for EST and GMT:

• EST (UTC-5): January 21st, 2026, at 10:00 PM
• GMT (UTC+0): January 22nd, 2026, at 03:00 AM

How to pre-download Arknights: Endfield

You can already pre-download Arknights: Endfield from your device's store. By pre-downloading, you can jump into the game as soon as the server is open, so you won't miss out on the day-one excitement due to download issues.

• App Store download link
• Google Play Store download link

Mobile devices will need around 25GB of free space to install Arknights: Endfield.

Arknights: Endfield minimum requirements

Here's Arknights: Endfield's full minimum requirements for mobile devices:

iOS

	Recommended	Minimum
Operating System	iOS 15.0, iPad OS 15.0 or higher	-
Device	iPhone 13 Pro, or an iPad with an A15 chip or later	iPhone XS, or an iPad with an A12 chip or later
RAM	6GB or higher	4GB

Android

	Recommended	Minimum
Operating System	Android 11.0, or HarmonyOS 4.0 or higher versions (HarmonyOS NEXT is currently not supported)	Android 10.0, or HarmonyOS 2.0 or higher versions (HarmonyOS NEXT is currently not supported)
Processor	Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 / Dimensity 9000 / Kirin 9000S or equivalent or higher	Snapdragon 855 / Dimensity 1000 / Kirin 990 or equivalent
RAM	8GB or higher	6GB

What to expect from Arknights: Endfield Zeroth Directive

Endfield Zeroth Directive is basically version 1.0 of the game. Endmin will be able to experience the main mission up to Chapter II Process II - Freedom of Expansion.

Three areas, Valley IV, Wuling, and OMV Dijiang, will be open for exploration.

Four narrative events: Lone Wolf; Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past; Love, Scream & The Prototype; and Letter from a Messenger will be playable, although each one will have its own event duration.

Three headhunting banners will fill the version, each lasting around 16 days. Laevatain will open the release, followed by Gilbreta. Then, Yvonne will be the last premium banner for version 1.0. The Operator's signature weapon banner will run alongside them.

Finally, seven events will be released gradually to ensure Endmin always has something to do on top of their exploration and daily activities. A ton of freebies will also be available for players to get free 6-star and 5-star Operators and weapons.