Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play 3D real-time strategy RPG from Hypergryph, published by GRYPHLINE. It came out worldwide on January 22, 2026 for Windows, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android, according to its Wikipedia article, and it has been on Steam since October 14, 2026, where English reviews rate it Very Positive. Progress follows your Gryphline Account across platforms. Everything below comes from the official store pages, GRYPHLINE's notices and cited reviews, checked on October 25, 2026.
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About Arknights: Endfield
Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play strategy RPG set on the planet Talos-II, where the player leads Endfield Industries. The Steam page describes exploration, real-time combat alongside a team of operators, and building automated production lines in an industrial base.
| Developer / Publisher | Hypergryph / GRYPHLINE |
| Genre (Steam) | Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| First release | January 22, 2026 (Windows, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android) |
| Steam release | October 14, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC (official GRYPHLINK launcher, Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, iOS, Android |
| Servers | Asia; Americas / Europe |
| Steam rating | Very Positive, 90% of 1,135 English reviews (October 24, 2026) |
| Languages (Steam) | 14, with English audio |
What critics and players say
Critics were mostly positive: Wikipedia reports a Metacritic score of 78/100 from 21 critic reviews, and 88% positive reviews out of 14 on OpenCritic. On Steam, 90% of 1,135 English reviews are positive as of October 24, 2026.
What named critics highlighted, as summarized on Wikipedia:
- Push Square (Sammy Barker), on the PlayStation 5 version: "a strong battle system and outstanding PS5 optimisation".
- CGMagazine (Jordan Bioludi) praised the "Factorio-like" factory building and how it ties into exploration.
- IGN (Sarah Thwaites) found more to explore than the "login loop" and was still keen to continue after about 20 hours, while finding the puzzle and area content "not particularly imaginative".
- TheGamer (Harry Alston) praised the visuals and character design, and felt the gameplay did not always match them.
- Polygon (Paulo Kawanishi) liked the science fiction theme and base building, and questioned whether that is enough to stand out among gacha games.
Arknights: Endfield release date
Arknights: Endfield was released on January 22, 2026, on Windows, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android at the same time, and it arrived on Steam on October 14, 2026. Before the Steam release, PC players used GRYPHLINE's own launcher, GRYPHLINK. The dates below come from the game's Wikipedia article, except the Steam date, which is on the Steam page.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Hypergryph opens user accounts and releases a pilot trailer |
| January 2024 | First technical test on PC |
| January 17 to February 17, 2025 | Second test |
| December 12, 2025 | Global launch date announced for January 22, 2026 |
| January 22, 2026 | Worldwide release on Windows, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android |
| October 14, 2026 | Release on Steam |
Wikipedia also reports that the publisher announced more than 35 million pre-registrations worldwide before launch.
Where to play Arknights: Endfield on PC
On PC the game is free in three official places: GRYPHLINE's GRYPHLINK launcher from the official site, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The base game is free in all three.
| GRYPHLINK launcher | Steam | Epic Games Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
| Date shown on the listing | official site | October 14, 2026 | January 22, 2026 |
| Storage on the listing | see the requirements below | 60 GB | 50 GB + 40 GB to unpack, SSD recommended |
| Controller | not checked | not stated on the listing | Controller Support listed |
| Updates | through GRYPHLINK | through Steam | through the Epic Games Store |
| Extra on the listing | none checked | none | Perlica Outfit in Fortnite with an eligible purchase |
GRYPHLINE says the versions share the same servers and account data, so your progress follows your Gryphline Account, not the store. Pick one version and keep it: GRYPHLINE notes that the Steam version is updated through Steam only.
Is Arknights: Endfield free to play?
Yes. Steam files it under Free To Play and lists in-game purchases. GRYPHLINE's Steam FAQ says the Steam version sells "the same purchasable items as other PC clients," paid through the Steam Overlay, and that items bought on one platform can be used on the others with the same Gryphline Account. Our guide to how free-to-play PC games make money explains what an in-game purchase flag does and does not tell you.
Arknights: Endfield PC requirements
Steam lists 16 GB of RAM at both tiers. The two tiers differ on the processor and graphics card:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
GRYPHLINE's Steam announcement gives a slightly different storage figure: 50 GB or more of free space, plus 40 GB while files are extracted, with an SSD recommended, and names Windows 11 64-bit and DirectX 11.1 or later. Keeping about 90 GB free for the first setup covers both figures. The Steam page also notes that the game uses ACE anti-cheat. To compare these specs with other free games, see our free PC games system requirements comparison.
Playing on Steam with an existing account
On the first Steam launch, you link your Steam account to a Gryphline Account, according to GRYPHLINE's linking guide (October 17, 2026).
- Existing players: choose the option to log into your existing account and link it. Your progress carries over.
- Third-party logins (Google, Apple, Facebook, PSN): add an email address to your Gryphline Account in the Account Center first, then link it on Steam.
- New players: choose the register-and-link option.
- Pick the right server. GRYPHLINE says the Asia Server and the Americas / Europe Server are separate, so choose the one where your character already is.
What is new in October 2026
The current version is [Sanctuary of Ink], released with maintenance on October 14 (UTC-5) for the Americas / Europe Server. GRYPHLINE's update notes list compensation of Oroberyl ×900 for maintenance and ×900 for bug fixes, sent by in-game mail to characters created before the update.
Good to know
- The base game is free on every official store, so there is no reason to pay a reseller for it.
- Buy in-game items only through the game's own shop on your platform. Purchases carry over with the same Gryphline Account, according to GRYPHLINE.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Arknights: Endfield come out?
On January 22, 2026, on Windows, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android, according to Wikipedia. It came to Steam on October 14, 2026.
Is Arknights: Endfield on Steam?
Yes. It has been on Steam since October 14, 2026, listed as free to play with in-game purchases.
Where can I play Arknights: Endfield on PC?
On GRYPHLINE's GRYPHLINK launcher from the official website, on Steam, or on the Epic Games Store. All three are free, and your progress follows your Gryphline Account.
Is Arknights: Endfield on PS5?
Yes. Wikipedia lists PlayStation 5 among its launch platforms on January 22, 2026, and GRYPHLINE's update notes include PlayStation 5 steps.
Can I keep my progress if I already play on another platform?
Yes, according to GRYPHLINE, if you link your existing Gryphline Account on the first Steam launch and pick the server where your character is.
How much storage does Arknights: Endfield need on PC?
Steam lists 60 GB. GRYPHLINE's notice says 50 GB or more, plus 40 GB while files are extracted, with an SSD recommended.
Sources
How this page was made: GamiPrime compiled the official store listings, GRYPHLINE's notices and the critics' reviews summarized on Wikipedia. Not hands-on tested; performance on the listed hardware was not measured.
- Arknights: Endfield's official Steam store page (price, tags, rating, specs, anti-cheat note), read October 18, 2026; rating re-read October 24, 2026.
- Arknights: Endfield's Epic Games Store page (price, release date, controller support, storage, Fortnite offer), read October 24, 2026.
- Wikipedia: Arknights: Endfield (release history, pre-registrations, review summary with Metacritic and OpenCritic figures), read October 24, 2026.
- GRYPHLINE, "Arknights: Endfield Is Now Officially Available on Steam!" (October 14, 2026), read October 18, 2026.
- GRYPHLINE, "Arknights: Endfield Steam Client Account Linking Guide" (October 17, 2026), read October 18, 2026.
- GRYPHLINE, "[Sanctuary of Ink] Version Update Notes" (October 15, 2026), read October 18, 2026.
Last verified: October 25, 2026.
