When is the Arknights Endfield release date? Arknights developer Hypergryph is breaking out of its mobile tower defense shell, bringing the hit franchise into a rich, 3D world. However, this isn’t another generic gacha-filled anime RPG, as Endfield is sticking to the series’ strengths by bringing base building to the fore.
Announced back in 2022, the Arknights Endfield release date has been on our radar for quite some time. Set to join the likes of Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves in the open-world gacha game arena, your gaming hours are soon to become a whole lot more stretched. Alongside the latest on a potential launch date, check out the latest trailers, gameplay videos, and more below.
Arknights Endfield release date window
Arknights Endfield is expected to be released by Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the latest, based on a deadline for launch set by China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA). Endfield is set to launch on PC, mobile, and PS5.
In September 2024, the NPPA dropped a bumper list of new and upcoming titles (translated from Chinese to English via Google) that had been granted licenses for publication; the kicker being they have to be released within the year. As stated, Arknights Endfield (the 61st game on the list) needs to drop by the end of August this year.
Of course, this doesn’t guarantee the launch window – Hypergryph can always re-apply for a new license should Endfield face delays – but it strongly indicates that the game is almost ready to drop. This is further evident from the new beta test announced for January 2025.
Arknights Endfield trailers
Arknights Endfield has had its fair share of teasers and trailers since its initial Premiere Teaser dropped in March 2022. The first 30-second snippet didn’t directly tell us anything meaningful about the game, but it gave us a sneak peek at the aesthetic Hyergryph is shooting for.
The first major trailer for Endfield arrived in October 2023; a substantial, three-minute reveal that introduces core elements of the game’s narrative. Endfield Industries needs someone to go on a mission to collect important data, and you, the Endministrator, are best placed to do it.
Of course, it’s not going to be easy. Endfield’s main enemy faction, the Aggeloi, is out in full force on the plains of Talos-II – the fictional planet Endfield takes place on. Fortunately, you’re not alone, and we can see clips of the Endministrator fighting alongside some of the characters you’ll no doubt be able to pull for on the banners. We’re also introduced to some of the structures you’ll be able to fill your bases with.
A month later, in November 2023, the Talos-II Awakening trailer arrived. Though there’s no new gameplay to report from this one, we get a bumper lore dump that reveals more about the Endministrator and their role in the survival of civilization. As it turns out, we’re kept on ice until times of crisis merit our awakening from hibernation and have worked to keep humanity safe, always returning to the pod when the job’s done, our memory wiped.
In December 2023, Endfield had its first Technical Test. We don’t learn anything new from this snippet, though we are treated to new combat footage and cinematics.
A whole year passed before Endfield got another new trailer, and it’s an absolute corker. A full-fledged three-minute reintroduction with a crunchy cinematic rock banger from Starset accompanying it, January 2025’s beta could not have been promoted any better.
Most recently, we were treated to the Those Who Stayed trailer, which paints the harsh reality of living on Talos-II. Oripathy, a malignant disease, is yet to be cured, and the best we’ve got right now is suppressant medication. Hopefully, our journey through Endfield will unravel the mysteries behind not only this sickness but also the hostile denizens that continually threaten the people’s existence.
Arknights Endfield gameplay
Arknights Endfield fuses the combat and exploration loops you’d commonly find in an open-world RPG with base-building elements. Though the first gameplay demo released by Hypergryph doesn’t showcase the latter, it does enough to highlight the sort of world we’ll be stepping into.
The second gameplay teaser gives us a much better sense of how construction works, as the Endministrator is tasked with establishing a new industrial complex while clearing out any hostiles. Here we see how our party members actively fight alongside us – this is ridiculously cool. Oh, and there are zipwires. Zipwires! That ferry us across the base.
The latest gameplay showcase arrived in December 2024 and goes to town on showcasing what a more complete production operation looks like – the factory must grow. It’s impressive stuff, and there’s plenty of polish on combat and visuals as well. The flow of battle is considerably more fluid than it was in 2023’s tech test, so kudos to the devs for making major system changes to accommodate.
And that’s the latest on the Arknights Endfield release date. With the launch creeping ever closer, stay tuned for more top-tier Endfield content from us. In the meantime, check out some of the other upcoming PC games that will be vying for your precious gaming hours this year and beyond.