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A Major Competitor in the 2026 Gacha Landscape
The year 2026 is already shaping up to be crowded with high-profile releases across both premium and free-to-play markets. Within the gacha driven space, few titles command as much anticipation as Arknights: Endfield, the open world action RPG from Gryphline. After months of speculation and several hints through industry listings, the studio has now confirmed a firm launch window.
Confirmed for Early 2026
Producer Light Zhong appeared in a promotional segment with IGN to officially announce that Arknights: Endfield will release in early 2026. While no exact date has been shared, the confirmation reflects the most concrete update since the project was revealed.
This news aligns with earlier clues discovered through Apple Newsroom, which first hinted at a Q1 period before Gryphline provided direct confirmation.
Second Beta Test Begins 28 November
Along with the release window, Zhong outlined the next major milestone for players. Beta Test II will begin on November 28, offering a significantly expanded look at the game.
According to Zhong, the second beta will introduce a new region and a much broader set of missions, systems, and characters. Testers can expect approximately sixty to seventy hours of playable content, a twenty-hour increase compared to the first beta. This expansion is based directly on feedback from early participants, who requested more exploration opportunities and deeper progression.
A Full 3D Evolution of the Arknights Universe
Arknights: Endfield marks a notable shift for the franchise. It transitions the series from its familiar tactical origins to a 3D open world action RPG, complete with real-time combat, environmental traversal, and cinematic presentation.
The game features a new cast of characters, fresh narrative arcs, and a redesigned combat system meant to appeal to both existing fans and newcomers. Its scale and production values have made it one of the most anticipated gacha-infused titles heading into 2026.
A Unified Cross-Platform Launch
Gryphline confirmed that Arknights: Endfield will launch on PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS. The studio emphasised its commitment to supporting players across all platforms, aiming to create a unified global community at launch
