Arknights Endfield: Everything We Know (Story, Gameplay, & World Preview)
As Arknights: Endfield heads toward its global release, the game has quickly become a focal point of community speculation, developer interviews, and beta leaks. Here’s a comprehensive roundup of all publicly confirmed details, first impressions from Beta Test II, and what fans can expect when stepping into this new world.
Story Overview: Setting the Stage for Talos-II
Arknights: Endfield is set on Talos-II, a frontier planet rich with natural resources, and rife with uncharted danger. The game’s narrative centers around Endfield Industries, a powerful organization tasked with exploring, settling, and defending against alien threats. Unlike the original Arknights, Endfield leans heavily into science fiction, blending city-building, resource management, and tactical combat against both monsters and rival factions.
The story uses fully animated cutscenes, voiced operators, and branching dialogue choices. Beta testers highlight “meaningful story decisions” that iron out how the campaign progresses, promising replayability and consequences not seen in the main series.
Gameplay Preview: 3D Action, Tactical Deployment, and Base-Building
Combat System
Endfield abandons classic tower defense in favor of real-time 3D action-RPG combat. Players move squads across dynamic battlefields, triggering skills, combos, and elemental/physical reactions. Multiple operator classes will be available (Defenders, DPS, Supports, Ranged, etc.), with each class offering distinct abilities. Team building focuses on skill synergies and adapting to shifting enemy types, boss mechanics, and map layouts.
Operator Roster
Beta II confirms 24 operators across common and rare tiers. Operators feature signature abilities, animated ultimates, and unique field roles. Expect meta shifts and expanded rosters as development continues, with some banners revealed in developer Q&As.
Base-Building and Automation (AIC System)
Endfield’s AIC base is a conveyor-style home base, combining resource production, tech upgrades, blueprint sharing, and automated logistics. Players can build, upgrade, optimize, and expand their base, balancing efficiency for exploration, loot acquisition, and squad enhancement. Beta feedback highlights new blueprint mechanics, allowing automatic building and sharing across the player community.
Exploration & World Map
Talos-II isn’t just a backdrop. The world map features:
- Open-region exploration: Uncover hidden loot, collectables, and special encounters.
- Companion system: Deploy additional units for resource “runs” or quest support.
- Event triggers: Dynamic in-world missions and region-based boss fights.
World Preview: Factions, Regions, and Sci-Fi Atmosphere
The world of Endfield departs from traditional Arknights themes, introducing:
- Wuling region: Asian-inspired architecture meets advanced sci-fi tech.
- Alien wildlife and environment hazards: Battle hostile monsters and weather anomalies as you expand.
- Factions: Rival companies, enigmatic locals, and secrets beneath Talos-II’s surface.
- Fully voiced cutscenes and role dialogue add depth to lore and questlines.
Quick Reference Table: Core Features
| Feature | What’s Unique in Endfield |
|---|---|
| Combat | Real-time action RPG, elemental synergies |
| Story | Branching choices, animated cutscenes |
| Operators | 24 confirmed, new classes revealed |
| Base-Building (AIC) | Automated, blueprint sharing, conveyor |
| Exploration | Open map, companion runs, world events |
| Factions/World | Rival orgs, deep lore, Asian-sci-fi mix |
Further Reading
- Arknights: Endfield Beta Test II: Changes You Should Know – Lootbar.gg
- Arknights: Endfield Guides – Endfield.gg
- Most Anticipated Upcoming Gacha Games in 2025 – Ultimategacha.com
Check Ultimategacha.com for regular updates, in-depth character reveals, and exclusive pre-registration info as Endfield races toward launch!
