Latest and Upcoming Updates for Arknights: Endfield. See the latest update details, upcoming schedules, patch notes, developer news, and past update history in AKEF.
Latest Update Summary
Latest Update on February 5
The latest update for Endfield went live on Feb 5, 2026. Players have received a Designation Selection Permit, and several game features have been adjusted to improve the experience.
Latest "Zeroth Directive" Update Details
| Category | Details |
| Missions | - Receive 1x Designation Selection Permit after completing the Main Mission "Break the Siege." |
| Exploration | - Exploration Level 6 enemies reduced from Lv. 60 to Lv. 55 - Exploration Level 7 enemies reduced from Lv. 70 to Lv. 60 |
| Character Training | - Obtain Ferrium Components at Authority Level 16/17/18 - Obtain Cryston Components at Authority Level 28/29/30 |
| Automated Industry Complex (AIC) System | - Added a batch ON/OFF function for selected facilities in Top View mode. |
| Map | - Enemy placement adjusted near specific TP Points, rare material sites, and mining spots. |
| Other | - Difficulty adjusted for certain Percussive Devices. |
Following the Feb 5 update, you can now earn a Designation Selection Permit to choose a 6-Star character simply by progressing through the main story. They have also tweaked exploration, character training, and AIC management to make gameplay smoother.
Update Details
Get a Free 6-Star Character Early
| Characters Selectable with the Designation Selection Permit | ||
 Ardelia |  Pogranichnik |  Last Rite |
 Ember |  Lifeng | |
Clear the Main Mission Chapter 1 Process I "Break the Siege" to receive one Designation Selection Permit. This item lets you pick a specific 6-Star character. Use it to fill a gap in your roster or grab a duplicate to boost the Potential of a current squad member.
Best Characters for the Selection Permit
| Tip! | The Designation Selection Permit does not expire. There is no need to rush! Take your time to decide which operator best fits your team composition. |
Lower Enemy Levels
| Exploration Level | Enemy Level Adjustment |
| 5 | Lv. 60 → Lv. 55 |
| 6 | Lv. 70 → Lv. 60 |
Enemy levels for Exploration Level 5 and 6 have been reduced, but there are no changes to their drop items. This adjustment allows for a smoother progression experience while exploring these zones.
How to Increase Exploration Level
Get Components via Authority Level Rewards
| Authority Level | Additional Rewards |
| 16/17/18 |  Ferrium Component x200 (600 total) |
| 28/29/30 |  Cryston Component x200 (600 total) |
You can now earn Gear Components directly by reaching specific Authority Levels. Since you can acquire these materials without relying on the Automated Industry Complex (AIC), you can craft and use high-quality Gear much earlier in the game.
| Tip! | This is a fantastic update for players who felt stuck in the story due to Gear crafting requirements. |
New Batch ON/OFF Function for Facilities
- Switch to Top View.
- Select Batch Select Mode from the Toolbox.
- Select the Facilities you want to toggle ON/OFF.
- Use "Switch facility ON/OFF" to toggle them all at once.
A function to toggle the ON/OFF state of Facilities in batches within the Automated Industry Complex (AIC). This is incredibly useful for shutting down multiple Facilities simultaneously to manage power shortages.
Automated Industry Complex (AIC) Guide
Upcoming Update Schedule
Gacha Updates on Feb 7 and 24
| Update Date | Featured Character | Featured Weapon |
| Starts Feb 7 (Server Time) |  Gilberta |  Delivery Guaranteed |
| Starts Feb 24 (Server Time) |  Yvonne |  Artzy Tyrannical |
The Chartered Headhunting and Arsenal Issue banners will rotate on February 7 and February 24, bringing new featured characters and weapons. The Stamp System and Combat Drills will update alongside the Chartered Headhunting banner, while the Arsenal Issue will run concurrently.
Upcoming Events
| Start Date | Event |
| Feb 7 (Server Time) | - "Carly's Fairytale of the Valley" begins - "Glittering Life at Wuling" begins |
| Feb 12 (Server Time) | - "Umbral Monument" begins (Advanced Event) - "Monumental Etching: Old Wounds" begins |
| Feb 24 (Server Time) | - "Delver of the Cryptic" begins |
| Mar 2 (Server Time) | - "Sanity Discount" begins |
The schedule is packed with events leading up to March 2. From Camera Events to Advanced and Puzzle Events, there is fresh content for everyone, from beginners to veteran Endministrators.
Planned Features From Dev Update
| Category | Details |
| Items | - Added new ways to obtain early-game Headhunting items. - Added ways to obtain AIC Quota. - Adjusted quest content in the Operation Manual. - Players can now challenge material farming stages with full squad HP. |
| Automated Industry Complex (AIC) System | - Improved visibility of shared facilities during story cutscenes. - Shared facilities can now be deleted from the map screen. - Optimized Quick Stash logic for filled bottles. - Added UI distinction for placed vs. shared Zipline Pylons. - Added mini-map display while using Zipline Pylons. - Expanded maximum view range in Top View mode. - You can now exit Top View mode using the Esc key (PC). - Facilities can now be crafted outside the Core AIC Area. - Revised the completed simulation display. - Added a medal reward for completing simulations. |
| Interactions & Quality of Life | - Smoother experience when accepting new missions. - Added tips for missions that unlock new map areas. - Optimized Mail Cache. - Reduced the frequency of red notification dots. - Improved item count display for Rare Material spots. - Enhanced controller responsiveness. - Added custom button mapping settings. - Added a quick-claim function for Recycling Station resources. |
| Dijiang System | - Added quick-claim function for produced/crafted items. - Added an auto-adjustment function for production/crafting queues. |
| Combat | - Clearer visual cues for enemy attacks. - Better behavior for squad members picking up items. - Improved feedback on squad movement, following routes, and collision. - Improved logic for disengaging from combat. |
These quality-of-life improvements and feature updates are currently in development for future patches.
Past Update Information
Official Release Preview
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