Arknights: Endfield launches globally on January 22, 2026, with the unlock time centered on 11:00 AM (GMT+8). Depending on your region, that moment lands late on January 21 or early on January 22.
Arknights: Endfield release time (global unlock)
The launch time to watch is January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM (GMT+8). That corresponds to January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM (EST) in parts of North America, which is why some players will see the game “release” on January 21 locally.
Release times by region (common cities)
| Region / city | Local release time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | January 21, 2026, 07:00 PM |
| Chicago / Mexico City (CST) | January 21, 2026, 09:00 PM |
| Toronto / New York (EST) | January 21, 2026, 10:00 PM |
| São Paulo (UTC-3) | January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM |
| London (GMT) | January 22, 2026, 03:00 AM |
| Berlin / Paris (CET) | January 22, 2026, 04:00 AM |
| Riyadh (UTC+3) | January 22, 2026, 06:00 AM |
| Bangkok (UTC+7) | January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Beijing / Hong Kong / Philippines (GMT+8) | January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Tokyo / Seoul (UTC+9) | January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | January 22, 2026, 02:00 PM |
| Auckland (NZDT) | January 22, 2026, 04:00 PM |
Preload timing
Preloading is set for January 20, 2026. If you’re playing on PC through the official launcher, you’ll generally start from the game’s official site at endfield.gryphline.com.
Version 1.0 banner schedule
The launch window is built around three limited 6★ rate-up phases:
| Banner (phase) | Dates (server time) | Featured 6★ | Off-rate 6★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scars of the Forge (Phase 1) | 01/22 – 02/07/2026 at 11:59 AM | Laevatain | Gilberta, Yvonne |
| The Floaty Messenger (Phase 2) | 02/07 – 02/24/2026 at 11:59 AM | Gilberta | Laevatain, Yvonne |
| Hues of Passion (Phase 3) | 02/24/2026 at 12:00 PM – next version update | Yvonne | Gilberta, Laevatain |
Permanent banners at launch
Two long-running banners anchor Version 1.0:
- New Horizons Headhunting includes standard 6★ Operators such as Ardelia, Last Rite, Pogranichnik, Ember, and Lifeng. New Horizons HH-10xPermit can be earned through main mission progress and used here.
- Basic Headhunting guarantees a standard 6★ Operator within 80 pulls, and a 300-pull milestone grants a standard 6★ Operator selector.
Arsenal Issue (weapon banners)
Weapon gacha is packaged as Arsenal Issue, with three Charted Headhunting “issues” (Smelting Forge Issue, Express Delivery Issue, and Graffiti Issue). A 6★ weapon is guaranteed within 4 issues, and a rate-up weapon is guaranteed within 8 issues. Each issue produces 10 weapons at once.
Launch events and early rewards
Version 1.0 starts with a mix of permanent onboarding events and limited-time sign-ins tied to the first three banner phases:
| Event | Timing | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Global Pre-Registration Event | Permanent (delivered on launch day) | Mail rewards include Basic HH Permit x20, Snowshine (5★ Operator), Finishing Call (5★ Weapon), T-Creds x30,000, Advanced Combat Record x20. |
| Awakening Sign-In (Beginner Event) | Permanent | 14-day login track includes Basic HH Permit x20, Ardelia (6★ Operator), Dreams of the Starry Beach (6★ Weapon), Chartered HH Permit x12. |
| New Horizons (Beginner Event) | Permanent | Main mission completion grants 4 New Horizons HH-10xPermit for New Horizons Headhunting. |
| Authority Level Rewards (Beginner Event) | Permanent | Total rewards include Basic HH Permit x40, Oroberyl x4,000, Cosmic Voice Issue Cert x1, Curated Weapon Supply x1. |
| Firewalker’s Trail (Sign-In) | Jan 22 – Feb 7, 2026 at 11:59 AM | 7-day sign-in rewards include 5 Firewalker’s Trail HH Permit for Laevatain’s banner. |
| Messenger Express (Sign-In) | Feb 7 at 12:00 PM – Feb 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM | 7-day sign-in rewards include 5 Messenger Express HH Permit for Gilberta’s banner. |
| Spectral Splendor (Sign-In) | Feb 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM – before the version update and maintenance | 7-day sign-in rewards include 5 Spectral Splendor HH Permit for Yvonne’s banner. |
Version 1.0 characters highlighted at launch
Version 1.0’s limited banner trio is built around three new 6★ Operators with distinct roles:
- Laevatain: a limited 6★ Striker with the Heat element, tied to Phase 1 at launch.
- Gilberta: a limited 6★ Support with the Nature element, tied to Phase 2.
- Yvonne: a limited 6★ Caster with the Cryo element, tied to Phase 3.
Maps and missions available in Version 1.0
At launch, Talos-II exploration starts with three regions: Valley IV, OMV Dijiang, and Wuling.
Operator Story Events begin immediately, including Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past for Laevatain, alongside additional Operator Story Events such as Gilberta’s and Wulfgard’s.
Key systems you’ll run into early
AIC is the base-building layer, focused on automated production lines and structures that support exploration.
For long-term play, Version 1.0 includes permanent endgame modes like Etchspace Salvage, Umbral Monument, and Delver of the Cryptic, plus a Weekly Routine that refreshes and pays out resources like Arsenal Tickets and materials. There’s also the Protocol Pass, with free and paid reward tracks.
If you’re planning to play right at unlock, the simplest approach is to preload on January 20 and expect the servers to open at the global moment tied to 11:00 AM (GMT+8), even if your calendar date is still January 21 locally.
