Arknights remains a two-track franchise: the original mobile game's merchandise line keeps adding dated, priced figures, while the spin-off Arknights: Endfield is now on Steam alongside its other platforms. Hypergryph is also moving its headquarters into a new Shanghai office tower.
Arknights coverage over the past year is split between the original game and Arknights: Endfield. The original game's presence in these stories is almost entirely merchandise: Good Smile Arts Shanghai and Good Smile Company, Myethos, APEX, Alter, and RIBOSE have all opened pre-orders on figures of W, Logos, Kal'tsit, Amiya, Wis'adel, Eyjafjalla, Hellagur, Miss Christine, Virtuosa, and Endfield's Perlica. Release dates run from December 2026 through February 2028, with prices ranging from 6,930 yen for the Amiya Tea Time figure at AmiAmi to 29,800 yen for the 1/7 scale Wis'adel.
Endfield is the more active half. Version 1.4 arrived on July 16, 2026, with PSSR support on PS5 Pro and a story extending to Chapter 2, Process VII. The Steam version was announced on August 13 with a wishlist campaign, ran a Pioneer Test in September, and launched on October 15 alongside the Danqing Du version, which adds operators Su and Mingho and the Su's Painting area. The Steam release supports cross-platform data linking, so players on the GRYPHLINE launcher carry progress over. The game is free-to-play on PS5, iOS, Android, and PC via the official website, Epic Games Store, Google Play Games, and now Steam. Hypergryph detailed the Tansei Watari update on October 6, adding Xai and Minho plus the Mortal Bonds inn event.
Hypergryph itself will move its headquarters to Building T1 of Phase 3 of Xuhui Vanke Center in Shanghai starting next year. A weekly release roundup listed the original Arknights for Windows PC on August 13, 2026, and Arknights appeared among exhibitors at BilibiliWorld 2026, which drew 400,000 visitors.
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Good Smile Arts Shanghai is re-releasing the Nendoroid of Arknights Sarkaz mercenary W, now open for preorder on Amazon.co.jp at 7,202 yen including tax. The figure stands about 100mm tall and comes with three interchangeable faces, plus a long-range weapon, remote control staff, close-combat knife, and her Laterano gun. Release is scheduled for February 28, 2027. Shichibei of Matsuda Model handled the sculpt.
GRYPHLINE released the Steam version of Arknights: Endfield on October 15, 2026, alongside the new version Danqing Du. The Steam release supports cross-platform account data linking, so players on the GRYPHLINK launcher can carry existing progress over instead of starting fresh. To celebrate more than 300,000 Steam wishlist registrations, in-game items including a Special Commemorative Frame and Originate Tickets are being distributed, with the Asia server serial code redeemable until 00:59 on November 26. Danqing Du adds the new map Su's Painting and the cold-attribute 6-star support operator Su, whose scout Wanxiang Yixin runs until 11:59 AM server time on November 5, 2026. The 6-star vanguard Minghuo follows on November 5 at noon server time. The version also adds the 6-star greatsword Yuzhong Shen and one-handed sword Wenyue to the Arsenal Exchange, plus equipment plan saving and other quality-of-life changes.
Hypergryph and GRYPHLINE detailed the Arknights: Endfield update Tansei Watari. Two operators join: Xai, a Support/Cold unit who amplifies damage and creates an attack-target duplicate called Ink Soul, and Minho, a Vanguard/Electric unit who charges on a mount named Nuri. The update adds a new area, Xai's Painting, plus the inn-management event Mortal Bonds and the combat event Hundred Delights Martial Exercise.
Hypergryph and GRYPHLINE announced during an October 6 special program that the Steam version of Arknights: Endfield will launch on October 15. The release coincides with the game's new "Danqing Du" version, which is planned to add operators Su and Mingho plus a new area called Su's Painting. The Steam launch also marks 300,000 wishlist registrations on the platform, a milestone the developers are marking with rewards distributed to all players through the serial code ENDFIELDSTEAM. Arknights: Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG set on Talos II, a moon orbiting the gas giant Talos, where players take the role of the Endministrator from Endfield Industries. Alongside RPG combat and exploration, the game includes the AIC system, a factory automation feature for mass-producing items. The title is already available free-to-play on PC via its official website and the Epic Games Store, PS5, iOS, and Android.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is taking pre-orders on Amazon.co.jp for a 1/7 scale figure of Wis'adel from the game Arknights. The painted PVC product stands about 240mm on a dedicated base and is listed at 29,800 yen including tax, with a scheduled release date of February 29, 2028. The sculptor is Shining Wizard, with GSAS handling production cooperation.
Myethos opened pre-orders for an Arknights Gift+ figure of Kal'tsit in a black-and-white maid outfit, sold through AmiAmi and the AmiAmi Yahoo! Store. The 1/8 scale painted figure stands about 224mm and includes a dedicated base. It is priced at 8,580 yen including tax, with an AmiAmi sales price of 7,720 yen, and is scheduled for release in September 2027.
Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid of Logos, the Operator from the smartphone game Arknights. The figure is about 100mm tall, includes a dedicated stand, and ships with three facial expression parts: Calm Face, Blank Stare Face, and Closed Eyes Face. Optional parts include a Bone Pen, Bone Whistle, and Feather Crown. Sculpting is credited to Ciby and coloring to NIKU. It is priced at 8,400 yen with tax included, scheduled for release on July 31, 2027, and preorders are open on Amazon.
Takarajimasha is releasing new vacuum-insulated tumblers and cup sleeve charms in a collaboration between BAYFLOW and Sanrio Characters on September 16. Three tumbler designs feature suntanned Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Hangyodon, and Bad Badtz-Maru. Two cup sleeve charms are also launching. The third Arknights collaboration merchandise became available on September 1.
Hypergryph, the studio behind Arknights and Arknights: Endfield, will move its headquarters to Building T1 of Phase 3 of Xuhui Vanke Center in Shanghai starting next year. The 37-story building offers about 3,000 square meters per floor. The current office has a gym, sleep capsules, a physiotherapy room, and a dedicated cat room, and the new lease includes pet management clauses.
Hypergryph announced on August 26 that it will run a limited-time Pioneer Test for the Steam version of Arknights: Endfield in September, ahead of the game's official Steam release. Participant recruitment began the same day and runs until 14:00 JST on September 10. Applicants must fill out a roughly three-minute questionnaire, and selected participants will be notified by email. During the test, logging into the Steam version for a cumulative five days will earn rewards redeemable after the official launch: Red Crystal x180, Folded Gold Ticket x16,000, and Beginner Recognition Media x15. The Steam version shares the same game version, account data, and progress as other platforms, so no data will be deleted. In-game purchases will be available during the test. Hypergryph noted that Steam client quality is still being adjusted and that bugs or unstable online services may occur; feedback from the test will guide improvements. The game, a 3D real-time strategy RPG set on the satellite Talos-II, is currently free-to-play on PC via the official website and Epic Games Store, PS5, iOS, and Android.
Myethos is producing a new figure of Pure Ember Eyjafjalla from the game Arknights. The figure, titled Pure Ember Eyjafjalla "The Story After" Ver., is part of Myethos' Gift+ series and is scheduled for release in August 2027. It is a 1/8 scale painted finished product made of PVC, ABS, and metal, with a total height of approximately 203mm. The price is 8,580 yen including tax. The design shows Eyjafjalla with sparkling eyes and softly waving hair, wearing a blouse decorated with candy-colored ribbons and frills on the collar. The skirt hem features delicate lace, and she wears macaron-like two-tone slippers. The photos shown are of a prototype under development, and some specifications may differ from the actual product. The copyright line lists HYPERGRYPH and Yostar. The announcement was made on August 13, 2026, by Dengeki Hobby Web.
GRYPHLINE announced on August 13, 2026 that Arknights: Endfield, the 3D real-time strategy action RPG developed by Hypergryph, will be released on Steam. The store page is now live with the release timing listed as "coming soon," and the official release date will be announced at a later time. The game is set on the moon Talos-II, where players take on the role of the Administrator of Endfield Industries, exploring and developing the frontier alongside operators. Unlike the original Arknights, which was a 2D tower defense game, Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG featuring fast-paced combat with up to four-person squads and an automated production line building system. To mark the Steam version announcement, a wishlist milestone campaign is running from August 13 until the official release. Rewards are tiered by registration numbers: 30,000 registrations grant 8,000 Gold Certificates, 100,000 grant two Low-Grade Recognition Media, 200,000 grant two Weapon Inspection Boxes, and the final goal of 300,000 grants a special commemorative frame. The game is currently available for free on PS5, iOS, Android, and PC via the official website, Epic Games Store, and Google Play Games.
Automaton published a detailed recap of Arknights: Endfield Ver.1.4 "Xiangyuan Xing," explaining the main story of reclaiming the Northern Exclusion Zone and a second narrative about the Administrator's origins. The piece connects dialogue from Aleikreus, Aldashir, and Nepharis with M3's final revelation about the Cornerstone and the Administrator's role in exiling them.
Adyen's Hannes Michelke says Japan's smartphone law, effective December 2025, will follow Europe's path of platform disputes and gradual rule clarification. He notes local payment preferences vary by country, and Adyen's platform handles them centrally. The company reports high approval rates, 99.9999% uptime, and reduced fraud for merchants.
Game Spark and Inside have published their weekly roundup of new game releases for the week of August 10 through August 16, covering both Japan and North America. The featured titles include The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, scheduled for August 12 on Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan and North America, and Arknights, set for August 13 on Windows PC. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches August 14 on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Other highlighted releases include BLAZBLUE ENTROPY EFFECT X - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on August 13, Wild Blue Skies on August 14, and Panzer Knights: Commander's Edition on August 13. The lists span multiple platforms, including Windows PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable North American releases include No More Room in Hell 2 on August 11 and EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 on August 13. The roundup notes that release dates are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion.
APEX is accepting pre-orders for a 1/8 scale figure of Amiya from Arknights in her Tea Time Ver. maid outfit. The figure holds a ketchup bottle and an omelette rice with a drawn design. The base is themed around 'AMIYA Tea Time.' The figure is priced at 7,700 yen and is scheduled for release in June 2027, though the exact date is undecided.
GRYPHLINE released version 1.4 "Bond Celebration - Xiangyuan Xing" for Arknights: Endfield on July 16, 2026. The update is the largest in the game's history and marks its half-anniversary. It adds support for the evolved version of PlayStation 5 Pro's upscaling technology, PSSR. Enabling PSSR on PS5 Pro sharpens character costumes, material textures, and environmental details, and maintains stable performance at 4K resolution with high frame rates during combat. The main story extends to Chapter 2, Process VII, pushing the Wuling arc toward its climax. New areas include Yinglong Pass and the Northern Wuling Blockade Zone, where the boss Aleikreus appears. Two new 6-star operators join the Scout: Okugi, who can switch skill forms, and Rino, an idol from Taro II. The update also introduces an industrial system using gas resources, a seasonal permanent event called War Echoes, and half-anniversary events. A main mission early unlock feature lets players access Wuling content after clearing certain stages. The game is available on PS5, iOS, Android, PC via the official website, Epic Games Store, and Google Play Games.
BilibiliWorld 2026, the three-day ACGN event hosted by Bilibili, concluded on July 12 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. The event attracted 400,000 visitors from over 30 countries and regions, with 170 exhibitors participating. For the first time, BilibiliWorld sold tickets to overseas users, drawing fans from the United States, Russia, South Korea, Italy, and elsewhere. The venue featured approximately 1,000 itasha cars and over 60,000 cosplayers. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige attended, marking his first visit to China in seven years. He unveiled the concept poster for Avengers: Doomsday and discussed Robert Downey Jr.'s role as the villain. Other exhibitors included Arknights, Genshin Impact, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The event also had a significant economic impact: overseas flight bookings to Shanghai rose 35% year-on-year, hotel reservations in Shanghai increased 126% month-on-month, and hotel bookings within 5 km of the venue surged 600% month-on-month. Cambodian Princess Norodom Jenna also visited the event.
APEX has opened pre-orders for the LIMEPIE Series Arknights Amiya Tea Time Ver., a 1/8 scale figure of the Arknights character Amiya in a maid outfit. The figure depicts Amiya holding a ketchup bottle in her left hand and an omurice with a drawn design in her right hand, standing on a base themed around "AMIYA Tea Time." The figure is approximately 22cm tall including the base. Pre-orders are available at various retailers, including AmiAmi, where the figure is priced at 6,930 yen (tax included), compared to the reference price of 7,700 yen. The figure is scheduled for release in June 2027, though an exact date has not been announced. The figure is part of APEX's LIMEPIE Series and is made of PVC and ABS. The announcement was made on July 15, 2026, and the figure is manufactured by APEX. The copyright is held by HYPERGRYPH and Yostar.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment will hold a collaboration campaign with GRYPHLINE's Arknights: Endfield at GiGO stores from July 17 to August 30, 2026, celebrating the game's half-anniversary. The campaign offers exclusive crane game prizes like acrylic photo props, smartphone stands, and clear cards, with a rotating lineup. Collaboration taiyaki and themed drinks with coasters are also available.
GRYPHLINE will release the Wuling Kessen Chapter Core Version 'Mukouyuki' for Arknights: Endfield on July 16. The update adds the largest-ever new maps, two new ★6 operators Okugi and Rino, and a new boss. A collaboration with crane game brand GiGO begins July 17, and a Fortnite collaboration starts August 15, featuring a Perica costume. The update also includes half-anniversary campaigns.
Alter announced a 1/7 scale figure of Hellagur Gala Night Ver., based on the 2nd anniversary illustration of Arknights. It releases in July 2027 as an AmiAmi exclusive. The figure is the fourth in the series from that illustration, featuring a dark color base, metallic patterns, and detailed wrinkle sculpting on the coat.
Myethos announced a new Diorama Series figure of Miss Christine from Arknights, the Promotion Stage 2 Ver. The figure features interchangeable head parts with gaze-tracking eyes, a light-up background board, and a crimson stage curtain diorama. Pre-orders include an acrylic stand bonus. Release is set for June 2027 at 14,905 yen.
Myethos announced a new figure in its Diorama series for Arknights: Miss Christine Promotion Stage 2 Ver. Pre-orders open June 26 at 1:00 JST. The figure includes interchangeable head parts with eye-tracking function and a light-up background board. It ships around June 2027 for 14,905 yen.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is producing a 1/7 scale figure of Operator Perlica from the game Arknights: Endfield. The figure stands approximately 320mm tall and includes a dedicated base. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 26,600 yen, with a scheduled release date of July 31, 2027.
RIBOSE is releasing a RISE UP+ series figure of Arknights operator Virtuosa in her Little Shadow Ver. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi for 7,920 yen, with a December 2026 release date. The figure stands 200mm tall and includes a base.