The countdown is almost over, as in just a few hours, players around the world will finally be able to step into Arknights: Endfield.
The wait for Arknights: Endfield is almost over, and with its launch just around the corner, players are eager to know exactly when they can jump in.
As the next major evolution of the Arknights universe, this new title shifts the series toward real-time combat, large open maps, and more strategic squad-based gameplay, making its release a big moment for both longtime fans and newcomers.
Set on the planet Talos-II, Arknights: Endfield features fast-paced action with strategic decision-making, where operators and team composition play a key role in surviving tough encounters.
We'll list out the precise release time in this guide so you can hit the ground running the moment servers go live.
Arknights: Endfield's Launch Time Across All Regions
Arknights: Endfield will officially launch worldwide on January 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8).
This release date corresponds to the following times around the world:
- Los Angeles: January 21, 7:00 PM
- Mexico City: January 21, 9:00 PM
- New York: January 21, 10:00 PM
- São Paulo: January 22, 12:00 AM
- London: January 22, 3:00 AM
- Paris: January 22, 4:00 AM
- Johannesburg: January 22, 5:00 AM
- Moscow: January 22, 6:00 AM
- Dubai: January 22, 7:00 AM
- Mumbai: January 22, 8:30 AM
- Jakarta: January 22, 10:00 AM
- Beijing: January 22, 11:00 AM
- Manila: January 22, 11:00 AM
- Tokyo: January 22, 12:00 PM
- Sydney: January 22, 2:00 PM
- Auckland: January 22, 4:00 PM
You can pre-download Arknights: Endfield from the game's official website.
Need-to-know Details Before Downloading Arknights: Endfield
Before downloading Arknights: Endfield, you should first be aware of its system requirements, as it’s a much larger and more system-heavy experience than the original Arknights. This new game features 3D environments, real-time combat, and expansive world systems. As a result, the download size is quite hefty. The game requires at least 25 GB of storage on iOS/Android, 50 GB (plus an additional 40 GB) on PC, and 60 GB on PS5.
Moving onto gameplay, team composition and operator picks play an important role in the game. Each Operator fills a specific Class and Element, and a good team composition depends on how well your squad synergizes with one another rather than raw power alone. We suggest spending some time with the tutorial and early missions to understand skill timing, positioning, and how different operators interact during combat.
Finally, progression in Arknights: Endfield is closely tied to resource management and base-building systems. Materials you earn during missions are used not just for upgrading operators, but also for expanding and optimizing your base. We suggest taking things slowly at the start, prioritizing core upgrades, and avoiding unnecessary spending.