Arknights: Endfield

Arknights: Endfield is an upcoming 3D real-time tactical RPG developed by Mountain Contour, a subsidiary of Hypergryph. It is a spin-off of the tower defense mobile game Arknights, featuring a distinct storyline and characters set on the planet Talos-II. The game combines elements of action role-playing with strategic factory simulation and base-building mechanics. It is published by Hypergryph in China and by Gryphline internationally.

Background

The game was officially announced by Hypergryph in March 2022. Unlike its predecessor, Arknights, which utilizes 2D assets and tower defense gameplay, Arknights: Endfield is built using a 3D engine to facilitate real-time exploration and combat. The title is set in a space opera-themed universe, diverging from the post-apocalyptic setting of the original game while retaining the same worldview.

Gameplay

Arknights: Endfield features a hybrid gameplay loop that integrates traditional action RPG combat with industrial management simulation.

Combat and Exploration

Players control a squad of up to four characters, known as “operators,” in real-time battles. The player directly controls one operator while AI manages the others, with the ability to switch between characters seamlessly. Combat relies on a shared skill gauge, allowing the squad to execute tactical skills, combos, and ultimate abilities. The game takes place in a semi-open world consisting of vast, interconnected regions that players can explore to uncover resources and plot progression.

Factory Simulation

A core distinguishing feature of Arknights: Endfield is the “Automated Integrated Conveyor” (AIC) system. This mechanic allows players to construct and manage industrial production lines, similar to factory simulation games. Players must gather resources, refine materials using buildings, and automate logistics to produce equipment and supplies. These bases can be established in various locations on the map and must be defended against enemy attacks, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.

Setting and Plot

The narrative is set on Talos-II, a planet located in a different star system from the original Arknights setting of Terra. Talos-II is a harsh world plagued by “Catastrophes” and dangerous supernatural phenomena known as the “Blight” or corruption. The backstory involves a colonization effort led by pioneers from Terra who traveled to Talos-II through an “Æthergate.” Following the collapse of the gate, contact with the home world was lost, leaving the settlers stranded. Generations later, human civilization has established a foothold but faces threats from indigenous energetic bodies called “Aggeloi” and the corrupting environment. Players assume the role of the Endministrator, a mysterious figure awakened from hibernation to lead Endfield Industries. The organization works to explore the untamed lands, secure resources, and protect humanity’s settlements from the encroaching threats.

Release and Promotion

As of January 2026, the game has surpassed 35 million global pre-registrations. It is scheduled for a global launch on January 22, 2026.