Arknights: Endfield launched globally on January 22, 2026, and has already moved into its first major content update. If you've been searching for countdown details, the initial release window has passed — but the game's Version 1.1 update landed on March 12, 2026, bringing new characters, banners, a fresh story chapter, and a new explorable area. Here's a full breakdown of every important date.
Quick answer: Arknights: Endfield is live now. The game released on January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8), and Version 1.1 went live on March 12, 2026 after a six-hour maintenance window.
Arknights: Endfield Global Release Date and Times
Arknights: Endfield released simultaneously worldwide on January 22, 2026 for PC, PS5, Android, and iOS. The release date was first revealed during The Game Awards 2025 on December 11, 2025. Servers opened at 11:00 AM UTC+8, which translated to the evening of January 21 for players in the Americas.
| Region | Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | January 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM |
| New York / Toronto (EST) | January 21, 2026 | 10:00 PM |
| São Paulo (UTC−3) | January 22, 2026 | 12:00 AM |
| London (GMT) | January 22, 2026 | 3:00 AM |
| Berlin / Paris (CET) | January 22, 2026 | 4:00 AM |
| Beijing / Hong Kong (UTC+8) | January 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Tokyo / Seoul (UTC+9) | January 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | January 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM |
| Auckland (NZDT) | January 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM |
There was some confusion on launch day because the PlayStation Store initially listed an 8:00 PM EST opening, while the actual server start time was 10:00 PM EST. The two-hour discrepancy caught several countdown sites off guard, and some community timers had to be corrected in real time.
Version 1.0 Banner and Event Timeline
Version 1.0 ran from January 22 through March 12, 2026, and was divided into three banner phases. Each phase featured a limited 6-Star Operator alongside sign-in events that rewarded free pulls for that phase's featured character.
| Phase | Featured Operator | Banner Name | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Laevatain (6★ Striker) | Scars of the Forge | Jan 22 – Feb 7, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Gilberta (6★ Supporter) | The Floaty Messenger | Feb 7 – Feb 24, 2026 |
| Phase 3 | Yvonne (6★ Caster) | Hues of Passion | Feb 24 – Mar 12, 2026 |
Permanent beginner banners also launched alongside Version 1.0. The New Horizons Headhunting banner let players use permits earned from main missions, while Basic Headhunting guaranteed a standard 6-Star Operator within 80 pulls and offered a selector at 300 pulls.
Version 1.1 Maintenance and Update Schedule
Version 1.1 maintenance began on March 12, 2026 at 06:00 AM (UTC+8) and was scheduled to end by 12:00 PM (UTC+8) the same day — a six-hour window. The maintenance has already concluded, and players can log in to access the new content. All players received 900 Oroberyls as compensation for the downtime.
| Server | Maintenance Start | Maintenance End |
|---|---|---|
| Asia (UTC+8) | Mar 12, 06:00 AM | Mar 12, 12:00 PM |
| Europe (UTC+1) | Mar 11, 11:00 PM | Mar 12, 05:00 AM |
| Americas (UTC−5) | Mar 11, 05:00 PM | Mar 11, 11:00 PM |
What's New in Version 1.1
Version 1.1 introduces two new 6-Star Operators across two banner phases. Tangtang headlines Phase 1 with the Brigand's Calling weapon banner (Budding Anew Issue), while Rossi takes over Phase 2 alongside the Lupine Scarlet weapon banner (Scarlet Pearl Issue). Two new 6-Star weapons — Home Longing and Glorious Memory — are also available through the Protocol Pass.
The update adds a new main story chapter titled 'Twas One River That Gave Us Drink, along with an Operator Side Mission for Rossi called The Red Knight. A new explorable area, Qingbo Stockade, expands the map.
Several events launched with Version 1.1 as well:
- Supply: Exploration Day
- Cleanse and Rinse
- Survival Training
- Quietly Flows the Spring
- Sign-in events for both Tangtang and Rossi
Platforms and Cross-Play
Arknights: Endfield is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS. Cross-save functionality lets you synchronize progress across all platforms. If you're setting up cross-platform play for the first time, Gryphline published an account linking guide on the official site.
With Version 1.0's three banner phases wrapped up and Version 1.1 now live, Arknights: Endfield is firmly past the countdown stage. The game is free-to-play with gacha mechanics, and new players still have access to generous beginner rewards — including a free 6-Star Operator (Ardelia) through the permanent Awakening Sign-In event and 20 Basic Headhunting Permits from the pre-registration milestone. If you've been waiting for the right moment to land on Talos-II, the factory is already running.