Arknights: Endfield release date, platforms and latest news
Everything you need to know about Arknights: Endfield.
If you were after a new tower-defence-automation-factory-simulator-roleplaying-game extravaganza, then you’ll no doubt be keen to learn all when the Arknights: Endfield release date is, as it’s fast approaching!
On top of that, we’ll also go over whether or not Arknights: Endfield is free-to-play, if there are any pre-order goodies to be had, gameplay and story details, as well as a little trailer to gander.
Of course, much of this might be old news if you managed to get into the beta test, but for us mere mortals who have only just discovered the game, or weren’t lucky enough to get access, then this page is your next best bet until launch.
On said launch, read on for the Arknights; Endfield release date!
When is the Arknights: Endfield release date?
The Arkfields: Endfield release date is Thursday 22nd January 2026.
This puts it on the same day as Dynasty Warriors: Origins and the Xbox Developer Direct, so quite the busy day in ol’ gaming land.
If you’re worried about clashing gaming schedules, be sure to check out all the upcoming video game release dates in 2026 and beyond so that you’ve got a proper lay of the land!
Is Arknights: Endfield free to play?
Yes, Arknights: Endfield is free to play.
If you want to be in on the action ahead of launch, you can pre-register on the official website so that you don’t miss a beat.
There will be in-game purchases, however, but at least you will be able to try the game out for yourself first without having to cough up any cash.
If you want to have the best experience on day one, you can front up a little money in the here and now, however. Read on!
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Can I pre-order Arknights: Endfield?
Yes, you can pre-order an Arknights: Endfield Pre-Order Bundle.
Arknights: Endfield is free-to-play, but the Pre-Order Bundle does net you some extra goodies, which you can check out just below:
- Basic HH Permit ×5
- T-Creds ×50000
- Intermediate Combat Record ×10
- Arms Inspector ×10
- Fortifying Infusion ×10
Currently, it looks like you can only pre-order the bundle for PlayStation 5
Which consoles and platforms can play Arknights: Endfield?
Arknights: Endfield will be available to play on Android, iOS, PC and PlayStation 5.
There’s no mention of any Switch, Switch 2 or Xbox ports, which is odd, given that those platforms comprise millions of players.
If you want to play it on PC, you will either have to use a standalone launcher or play it via the Epic Games Store.
It appears that the developers have no intention of releasing it on Steam, as confirmed by the official VK group, which was then posted to Reddit.
Arknights: Endfield gameplay and story details
Arknights: Endfield is a spin-off from Arknights, a tower defence game, and this sequel builds upon this legacy quite a bit, offering a semi-open world to explore with roleplaying elements, as well as incorporating base building and automation as you might find in Factorio or Satisfactory.
Combat is semi-real-time, and makes use of a combo skill system. During all this, you take control of four characters, with you being able to switch between them at any given time, though this is slowly introduced so as not to overwhelm the player.
The game takes place on an alien moon, Talos-II, with the player being the “Endministrator” of Endfield Industries, which has set up shop on the beleaguered moon.
Talos-II frequently experiences massive natural disasters, as well as supernatural ones, which alter the world in dangerous ways.
Is there an Arknights: Endfield trailer?
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Indeed, there is an Arknights: Endfield trailer, and you check it out above!
The trailer in question is a PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, which takes place during the game's prologue, with one character taking on small groups of enemies in a frozen world, but it quickly proceeds onto some more intense scenarios with four characters and base defences.
Arkknights: Endfield uses a customised version of the Unity engine, and fair to say, it’s looking rather handsome for a free-to-play title.
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Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to RadioTimes.com's Gaming section. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.
