The Arknights universe has officially expanded into a new dimension. On January 22, 2026, global publisher GRYPHLINE launched Arknights: Endfield, a 3D Industrial RPG, across PlayStation 5, PC (via the Epic Games Store and official launcher), and mobile devices,. This release marks a significant milestone for the franchise, which has surpassed 100 million downloads to date, as it moves for the first time beyond mobile platforms to embrace the high-fidelity capabilities of consoles and PC.
A Massive Launch with Global Momentum
Following a pre-registration phase that saw more than 35 million sign-ups, the game arrived as a free-to-play title with full cross-platform progression. To incentivize early players, GRYPHLINE is offering a suite of rewards including sign-in bonuses and milestone gifts equivalent to at least 135 free pulls across various banners
Expanding the IP: From 2D to 3D
The transition from the 2D aesthetic of the original Arknights to a fully realized 3D world was a primary goal for developer Hypergryph. Light Zhong, Co-Founder and Director at GRYPHLINE, noted that the team intentionally avoided making a “me-too” product, instead leaning into their personal passion for factory automation.
While the game shares visual DNA with other anime-style gacha RPGs like Genshin Impact or Wuthering Waves, its structure is notably different,. Rather than focusing on sprawling, infinite open-world exploration, Endfield utilizes a segmented, purpose-built zone design that prioritizes efficient traversal and mission-driven engagement,.
The Automated Industrial Complex (AIC)
The most defining feature of Arknights: Endfield is the Automated Industrial Complex (AIC). Unlike the cosmetic housing systems found in many RPGs, the AIC is a functional production network where players architect integrated power grids and production lines,.
• Resource Management: Players extract and process resources, routing them through belts and pipes to create advanced gear and medicine.
• Strategic Depth: The system creates a dual engagement loop where combat provides short-term excitement, while the AIC encourages long-term optimization and layout planning.
• Retention Strategy: By offering a deep, systems-heavy loop, the developers aim to sustain player interest between narrative updates and character releases,.
Tactical Combat and Narrative
You take on the role of the Endministrator (Endmin), a legendary guardian awakened from a ten-year hibernation to lead Endfield Industries from the OMV Dijiang, an orbital headquarters. On the rugged planet of Talos-II, players command squads of four Operators simultaneously,.
Combat is described as fast and fluid, rewarding players for coordinating elemental synergies and team-wide combo skills,. This operational flow—fighting, gathering, and expanding the industrial backbone—is designed to provide a predictable and satisfying gameplay loop.
Technical Excellence
Arknights: Endfield leverages modern hardware to provide a premium experience, featuring:
• Native 120 FPS support and NVIDIA DLSS (Super Resolution and Frame Generation) on PC.
• High-end environmental effects like realistic snow-stepping and puddle reflections.
• Plug-and-play support for DualSense, DualShock, and Xbox controllers with haptic feedback on both PC and mobile.
Ultimately, Arknights: Endfield represents a “calculated industry experiment” that trades the “infinite exploration” of its peers for operational depth. By giving players meaningful systems to operate rather than just worlds to wander, it seeks to establish a new template for high-production, live-service RPGs,.