The Arknights: Endfield Official Release Special Program aired live on January 16, 2026, at 19:30 (UTC+8) via YouTube, with simultaneous interpretation for global viewers. The ~2-hour stream concluded with massive hype for the January 22 global launch on PS5, PC (Epic Games Store), iOS, and Android. Pre-loading starts January 20.
Hypergryph/Gryphline showcased optimizations from Beta 2 feedback, launch rewards totaling 135+ Headhunting pulls, free 6★ selector, gacha tweaks, new trailers, and teases for events/crossovers.
Launch Date & Platforms
- Global release: January 22, 2026 (all platforms simultaneously).
- Pre-load: Starts January 20, 2026.
- Pre-registration: Ongoing via official site (endfield.gryphline.com)—hit milestones for extra rewards like Snowshine (5★ Operator) and pulls.
Redeem Codes
- RETURNOFALL & ALLFIELD: Each gives 2000 Oroberyl (premium currency).
- Valid: Jan 22–29, 2026 (redeem in-game post-launch).
- Announced during stream; claim immediately at launch for ~4000 Oroberyl total.
Launch Rewards & Freebies (Total: 135+ Pulls + Selectors)
- Login/Events: 4 Early Pulls + 12 Limited Pulls + 60 Standard Pulls.
- Per Limited Banner: +5 Pulls (for every limited banner during launch period).
- 4000 Oroberyl from various sources (logins, missions, codes).
- FREE 6★ Operator: Aredila (includes her signature weapon).
- FREE 6★ Weapon Selector Box (choose any 6★ weapon).
- Pre-reg Milestones: Additional pulls, 5★ Snowshine Operator, 20 Headhunting Permits, 5★ Weapon "Finishing Call".
- Official Guide: Confirms 135 Headhunting Attempts + 6★ Ops/Weapons via combined events/missions.
Headhunting (Gacha) System & Improvements
- Pity: 80 hard pity for 6★ Operators; 120 for guaranteed featured (standard from Beta, no carry-over between banners).
- New: Free 10-Pull at 30 Pulls per banner (doesn't count toward pity—extra incentive).
- Release Celebration Chartered Headhunting: Special launch banner with boosted rates/rewards.
- AIC Quota: Now exchangeable for Headhunting Permits (was useless in Beta).
- Arsenal (Weapons): Improvements to acquisition; free selector at launch.
- Overall: +50% Oroberyl from map chests (+more chests); faster progression.
Optimizations & QoL (From Beta 2 Feedback)
- Visual Effects: Enhanced environments, characters, combat animations for better sci-fi immersion.
- Audio Effects: Dynamic music, improved SFX/environmental sounds.
- Camera Angles: Smoother, less disorienting controls for exploration/combat.
- Combat Feel: More responsive hits, skills, feedback—fluid and satisfying.
- Resource/Progression: Faster acquisition, Weekly Routine system for tasks/rewards.
- Factory (AIC): Major buffs to usability/production.
New Trailers & Story Teases
- Official Release Trailer: "Back to Endfield" (4+ min): All launch Operators unite; theme song "We Are Empire" by STARSET. Emphasizes choices shaping Talos-II's future.
- New Horizons Trailer: "The Mission" (~4 min): "You may have forgotten these faces, but they will remember yours." Defy destiny, reboot life on Talos-II.
- Operator Story: "The Five: Sparks that Shatter the Darkness" (~2 min): Sparks ignite to "set ablaze the dawn"—teases core cast (Aredila, others).
- Gameplay Showcase: Updated combat/exploration on Talos-II; base-building, real-time strategy RPG elements.
Future Content & Roadmap
- Events: Permanent modes (exploration, combat, puzzles) for rewards; launch events detailed.
- Crossovers: Teased (possibly Arknights mainline or external IPs).
- V1.1 Tease: More Operators, story chapters.
- Dijiang Hub: Social space to rest, interact, trade, showcase.
- Merchandise: Pins, postcards ("Onboarding Snapshot 1.0" set), table mats revealed.
Giveaways & Community Events
- Grand Prize (Jan 16–23, UTC+8): iPhone 17 Pro 512GB (x6), PS5 Pro (x6), $50 Amazon GC (x30). Follow @AKEndfield, repost/quote trailers.[https://endfield.gryphline.com/en-us/news/2677]
- Postcard Set (Jan 16–23): $20 Amazon GC (x20) + Arknights: Endfield Postcard Set (x20).
- Rules: Public accounts; winners announced later; taxes/shipping on winners.