Hypergryph and publisher GRYPHLINE have officially confirmed that Arknights: Endfield is coming to Steam. The announcement dropped on August 13, 2026, alongside a special wishlist milestone event designed to build anticipation for the PC storefront debut.

The free-to-play 3D industrial RPG already launched globally on January 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PC (via the official GRYPHLINE launcher and Epic Games Store), iOS, and Android. Adding Steam expands access for the large community of players who prefer Valve’s platform and its features such as easier library management, overlays, and Steam Deck compatibility once the native version arrives.

What Is Arknights: Endfield?

Set in the same universe as the original Arknights, the game takes place on the dangerous frontier world of Talos-II. Players take the role of the Endministrator (or Endmin), leader of Endfield Industries, and guide a squad of Operators through exploration, real-time strategic combat, and large-scale base-building.

Key pillars of gameplay include:
  • Commanding up to four Operators at once with skill synergies, elemental reactions, and coordinated tactics.
  • Building and optimizing the Automated Industry Complex (AIC), a factory-style production system for resources, gear, and supplies.
  • Exploring semi-open regions, clearing threats such as the Blight and Ankhors, and progressing a frontier storyline.

The title has received multiple major free content updates since launch, including the large “Homecoming” expansion in July 2026 that added new maps, Operators, and story chapters. Cross-platform progression has been supported from day one across the existing platforms.

Steam Launch Details

The exact Steam release date has not been announced yet. Official messaging states it will arrive “later,” with the current focus on building wishlist numbers. The Steam store page is live for wishlisting as of the August 13 announcement.

To celebrate the upcoming Steam version, GRYPHLINE launched a Wishlist Milestone Event running from August 13, 2026, until the official Steam launch.

Milestone rewards (unlocked community-wide as wishlist targets are hit):

  • Phase 1 (30,000 wishlists): T-Creds × 8,000
  • Phase 2 (100,000 wishlists): Elementary Cognitive Carrier × 2
  • Phase 3 (200,000 wishlists): Arms INSP Set × 2
  • Final Goal (300,000 wishlists): Special Commemorative Portrait Frame × 1

These are in-game items that players can claim once the relevant thresholds are reached. Head to the official Steam page and add Arknights: Endfield to your wishlist to contribute.

System Requirements (Based on Existing PC Version)

The Steam version is expected to match the current PC build. Approximate requirements are:

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F or equivalent
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or equivalent
  • Storage: 60 GB SSD (plus extra space for unpacking)

Recommended

  • Higher-end CPU such as Intel Core i7/i5-10700K class
  • 32 GB RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or better
  • Support for features like NVIDIA DLSS and higher frame rates (up to 120 FPS has been available on PC)

Controller support (PlayStation DualSense/DualShock and Xbox) is already present on the existing PC client and should carry over.

What Players Should Know

  • The game remains free to play with optional in-app purchases (gacha banners for Operators and cosmetics).
  • Existing accounts from other platforms are expected to work via cross-progression, though official confirmation of exact Steam linking details will likely come closer to launch.
  • Native Steam support should improve Steam Deck playability compared with the current non-Steam workarounds that rely on Proton and the official launcher.
  • Regular content updates (new Operators, maps, events, and systems) will continue across all platforms after the Steam release.

How to Get Ready

  1. Visit the Steam store page and add Arknights: Endfield to your wishlist.
  2. Follow the official accounts (@AKEndfield on X and the GRYPHLINE site) for the precise launch date and any additional pre-launch rewards or codes.
  3. If you already play on another platform, keep your account active so progress carries over when Steam goes live.

The Steam version marks a significant expansion for a title that has already established itself as a distinctive blend of action RPG combat and deep factory automation within the Arknights universe. Wishlist now to help unlock the community rewards and stay notified the moment the game becomes available on the platform.