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When is the New Version Update?
Released on March 12 at 6:00 AM (UTC+8)
| Maintenance Time | |
| Asia Server | Mar. 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| US / EU Server | Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Compensations | [Update and Maintenance] x900[Bug Fix] x900 |
Arknights: Endfield will release its new version, "Old Deep Water Dies, by Rising Tide It is Denied" on March 12, 2026. Below is the list of the released and upcoming content.
▶Official X New Version Announcement (External)
Version Maintenance Takes 6 Hours
A 6-hour maintenance will be conducted on the update day for the version upgrade. Players should plan their login schedule accordingly.
List of Upcoming Content
Main Story Content
Version 1.1 Update includes the main missions up to Chapter II Process III: Twas One River That Gave Us Drink.
New Map Area
In the new version, a new explorable area in Wuling, the Qingbo Stockade, will be unlocked for players.
Landmarks to Look Out For
| Traveller's Site | |
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Like the rest of Wuling, Qingbo Stockade features several scenic landmarks worth visiting. You can also read about their lore, customs, and traditions on Endfield’s official X.
Qingbo Stockade Lore Tour (External)
New Gacha Banners
River's Daughter (Tangtang) Banner
| Availability | March 12 - March 29 at 11:29 (Server Time) |
| Headhunting Details | [River's Daughter] 6★ Tangtang Rate-UP⮟Tangtang Details |
During the "River's Daughter" Chartered Headhunting period, participate in the "Gently Flows Qingbo" sign-in event to obtain rewards, including Gently Flows Qingbo HH Permit ×5. Discounted HH Permits are also available in the AIC Quota Exchange.
Other 6★ Operators in River Daughter Banner
Tangtang Signature Weapon
| Availability | March 12 - After 3 Chartered Headhunting Banners |
Budding Anew Issue features Tangtang's Rate-Up 6★ Handcannon weapon "Brigand's Calling." Tangtang's signature weapon banner ends after 3 Chartered Headhunting Banners, starting from Budding Anew Issue.
Brigand's Calling - Stats and Skills
Wolf Pearl (Rossi) Banner
| Availability | March 29, 2026 at 12:00 (Server Time) Until Next Version Update & Maintenance |
| Headhunting Details | [Wolf Pearl] 6★ Rossi Rate-UP⮟Rossi Details |
During the "Wolf Pearl" Chartered Headhunting period, participate in the "Pearl of the Pack" sign-in event to obtain rewards, including Pearl of the Pack HH Permit ×5. Discounted HH Permits are also available in the AIC Quota Exchange.
Other 6★ Operators in Wolf Pearl Banner
Rossi Signature Weapon
| Availability | March 29 at 12:00 (Server Time) - After 3 Chartered Headhunting Banners |
Scarlet Pearl Issue features Rossi's Rate Up 6★ Sword weapon "Lupine Scarlet." Rossi's signature weapon banner ends after 3 Chartered Headhunting Banners, starting from Scarlet Pearl Issue.
New Narrative Event
| Event Time | Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:00 (Server Time) Until Next Version Update & Maintenance |
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Join a girl with a red-cape to look for a lost sample and her forgotten childhood innocence. Complete the mission to obtain rewards, including Oroberyls, the Arms INSP Set, and additional items.
New Events and Gameplay Modes
| Upcoming | Details |
 Twitch Drops | [Event Time] March 11, 2026 - April 7, 2026 (EST) [Main Rewards] - |
 Quietly Flows the SpringGuide Event | [Event Time] Mar. 12 - April 2, 2026 at 04:00 (Server Time) [Participation Requirements] Complete the Main Mission - Chapter 2 Process III: Deep in the Mire [Main Rewards]  - |
 Supply: Exploration DaySupply Event |  [Event Time]Mar. 19 at 12:00 - Apr. 2, 2026 at 04:00 (Server Time) [Main Rewards] - Sticker: Cuisine of Exploration Day - |
 Cleanse and RinseFun & Games Event | [Event Time] Mar. 29 at 12:00 - Apr. 19, 2026 at 04:00 (Server Time) [Main Reward] - Portrait: Expert Cleaner - Advanced Progression Selection Crate I - |
 Survival TrainingChallenge Event | [Event Time] Apr. 9 at 12:00 - Apr. 30, 2026 at 04:00 (Server Time) [Main Reward] - Portrait: Expert Survivor - Advanced Progression Selection Crate I - |
 Sanity DiscountCost Reduction Event | [Event Time] Mar. 22 at 12:00 - Mar. 29, 2026 at 04:00 (Server Time) Asia: April 10 - April 17 at 04:00 (Server Time) US / EU: April 10 - Before Version Update & Maintenance [Event Details] During the event, the Sanity cost for claiming certain stage completion rewards is reduced. |
Update Details
| Feature | Content |
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| New Instances | - Umbral Monument Searing Scars ▶ Umbral Monument Event Guide - Delver of the Cryptic Grotto Survey ▶ Delver of the Cryptic Event Guide - Etchspace Salvage Aberrant Zone 4 ▶ Etchspace Salvage Guide - Region (Wuling New Area) Qingbo Stockade |
| Event | - Guide Event "Quietly Flows the Spring" (After the release of "Old Deep Water Dies by Rising Tide It is Denied") - Rossi Narrative Event "The Red Knight" (Mar. 29) - Supply Event Supply: Exploration Day (Mar. 19) - Treasure Event "Cleanse and Rinse" (Mar. 29) - Advanced Event "Survival Training" (April 9) ▶ All Events List |
Other Updates and Bug Fixes
| Date | Feature | Details |
| March 1st (UTC-5) | New Horizons Chartered Head Hunting | New ways to obtain Chartered Headhunting Permits |
| Basic HH Permit | Added new ways to obtain | |
| Gacha | When you recruit a 4★/5★/6★ Operator for the first time, you will receive an AIC Quota as a bonus reward | |
| AIC Quota | ||
| Simplified the process of AIC Quota conversion | ||
| Stock Redistribution | After raising the Valley IV Origin Lodespring Stock Redistribution system to Lv. 4, a Valley Multi-Line Engraving Kit can be purchased with Stock Bills | |
| Combat | Improved effects when enemies launch an attack | |
| Combat | In certain Protocol Spaces, the entire team now begins challenges with full HP and fully charged Ultimate Energy. | |
| Skill | Details can now be viewed directly on the Weapon Potential Enhance and Essence screens. | |
| Map | Added support for displaying the minimap and accessing the map while using a Zipline Pylon. | |
| AIC Factory | Can now Construct facilities outside of the AIC Area Optimizing facility placement description and tips | |
| Shared Facilities | Can now be deleted from the Map interface Optimizing UI to better distinguish shared facilities from owned facilities | |
| Top View | Keyboard: Added setting to change key mapping between ESC / CAPSLOCK to exit Top View Controller: Added feature to move facilities by holding down a button Expanded the maximum viewable range | |
| Power Transmission | Added 20m buffer before transmission line disjoints from player (Now 100m) Cutscenes no longer disjoint transmission lines | |
| Quick Stash | No longer moves filled bottles into Depot | |
| Simulations | Optimized display for manual completion status Added engraved Medals related to manual completions | |
| Farming Plot Cultivation | Reduced operation time and improved fertilizer effectiveness | |
| Missions | Added New Areatag for missions that unlock new areas | |
| Operation Manual | Adjusted some quest content in the Operation Manual Location can now be identified from map icons Operator Gifts required for the Operation Manual can now be obtained by progressing through the main story | |
| Other UI/UX | Improved notification marks and mail specifications, resolving the issue of being unable to receive items due to Backpack capacity limits Simplified the cutscene when entering Etchspace Salvage Certain story dialogs can be skipped once they begin After finishing Stock Redistribution, etc., in a friend's Dijiang, you can now return directly to your original location Optimizing the Map so that rare gathering sites display the amount of materials left Optimizing the Map so that unrigged mining spots or non-working mining rigs are tagged |
Additional Info From the Official Website
It has been confirmed that there are currently no plans to increase the level cap for the Dijiang and its cabins. Additionally, there is no need to stockpile large amounts of Aerospace Materials at this time.
Beginner's Chartered Tribute
As part of the New Horizons Chartered Headhunting bonus, you can now obtain 10 Chartered HH Permits. These permits can be used in the pickup gacha banner.
Can Still Be Claimed from the Event Page
Players who have already completed the New Horizons missions can still claim Chartered HH Permits from the event page. Be sure to collect them.
New Sources of Basic Headhunting Permits
Basic HH Permits can now be periodically obtained by leveling up the Protocol Pass. In addition, the number of Basic HH Permits available through Stock Redistribution and Exploration Level exchanges has been increased.
The Protocol Pass Rewards Have Been Updated
The Protocol Pass will be updated to the new season, "Dark Currents." New icons and weapons can be obtained as rewards.
Extra AIC Quota from New Characters
When you recruit a 4-Star/5-Star/6-Star Operator for the first time, you will receive additional AIC Quota. This makes leveling them up more efficient.
 Note! | Players who recruited Operators prior to the update will retroactively receive any AIC Quota they would have earned under the new system via Mail. |
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Simplified AIC Quota Conversion
The AIC Quota conversion process has been streamlined. When obtaining an Operator's Token, if enough materials are available to max out their Potential, any excess can now be converted into quota in a single batch.
Improved Essence Farming
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Improvements to Essence farming have also been announced as part of the update. This change is meant to streamline Operator enhancement and resource gathering.
Craft the Perfect
Essence
After leveling the Valley IV Origin Lodespring Stock Redistribution System to Lv.4, players will be able to purchase Valley Multi-Line Engraving Kit
with Stock Bills. These will allow players to fully customize the stats of an Essence, which makes customizing a certain weapon more convenient.
Planned for the Wuling Trading System
In the future, a Wuling Multi-Line Engraving Kit is scheduled to be added to the Wuling Stock Redistribution as well. It is recommended to systematically collect Wuling Stock Bills in advance.
How to Farm Wuling Stock Bills
New Operators: Tangtang and Rossi
 Release Date: Currently Available |  Est. Release Date: March 29th |
Tangtang Details
| Tangtang ★★★★★★ | Cryo / Caster / Handcannon |
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| Battle Skill | [IMA WAVERIDAAH!] - Generates rotating Waterspouts - AoE Cryo Infliction - Consumes Whirlpools to generate additional Waterspouts and applies Arts Susceptibility |
| Combo Skill | [RIVER, TO ME!] - Triggered when applying Cryo Infliction or dealing Arts Burst DMG - Pierces and deals enemies in front - Generates a Whirlpool |
| Ultimate | [DA CHIEF SEES YOU!] - Pauses Boss and enemy actions and deals DMG over a wide area - Performing a Dive Attack will prematurely end the effect and cause it to deal increased DMG |
Rossi Details
| Rossi ★★★★★★ | Physical / Vanguard / Sword |
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| Battle Skill | [Crimson Shadow] - Physical DMG + Lift ┗ If the target already has Vulnerable, deals additional DMG and applies the DoT effect: Razor Clawmark. |
| Combo Skill | [Moment of Blazing Shadow] - Triggered when the target has both Vulnerable and Arts Infliction stacks. - 2 consecutive Combo Sequences Combo Sequence 1: Deals DMG to the target. Combo Sequence 2: Consumes all Arts Infliction stacks and applies Lift. ┗ When cast with perfect timing, applies 1 additional stack of Vulnerable to the target. |
| Ultimate | [RazorclawAmbuscade] - DMG + Heat Infliction - Deals bonus Crit DMG when landing a Critical Hit |
Tangtang and Rossi will be featured in the pickup gacha. Tangtang is a Caster who can disable enemies, including bosses, with their Ultimate, while Rossi is a Guard capable of dealing both Physical and Arts damage.
Spot Tangtang Removing Her Eyepatch
Tangtang removes their eyepatch to activate their Ultimate, "DA CHIEF SEES YOU!", releasing a powerful ancient pattern from their demonic eye. The story also features a scene of this eyepatch removal, so keep an eye out for it.
Signature Weapons Also Appearing
 Tangtang's Signature Weapon |  Rossi's Signature Weapon |
Tangtang's and Rossi's signature weapons will also be available. Based on previous trends, obtaining their signature weapons is expected to significantly enhance their overall performance.
Story Added
The stories of characters who appeared in Wuling, beginning with Tangtang, will progress further in the main storyline. A new style of field exploration is also planned, including travel between interconnected areas via the Canal system.
Some Content Also Expanded
- Increased the maximum level for Wuling’s Stock Redistribution, select Depot Nodes, and Environment Monitoring.
- Additional items will be added to the AIC Steward.
- New stages have been added to Umbral Monument, Delver of the Cryptic, and Etchspace Salvage.
Clearing the new Umbral Monument stage "Searing Scars" will unlock access to the limited-time event "Monumental Etching: Scorch Mark."
Unlocked Wuling Industrial Plan 2
- New Cuprium Ore mined using Hydro Mining Rigs that use water instead of power
- New Facility: Water Treatment Unit, which can utilize sewage water to produce related items such as Wuling Batteries
- New Logistics: Conduit Piping, which are 200m underground waterlines that function like Power Transmissions in Valley IV
- Can now place up to 4 Forges of the Sky
New industrial facilities will be introduced, enabling the processing of resources such as Cuprium Ore and wastewater. Players can craft new equipment using Cuprium Components and utilize Conduits to build underground pipelines capable of transporting water over long distances (up to 200m).
New Gear Implemented
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New Gear can be crafted using Cuprium Components, expanding the range of equipment options tailored to each character.
Past Update Information
Version 1.0 Updates
"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.
Other Updates and Bug Fixes
| Date | Isuue | Details |
| February 14 (UTC-5) | Events and Content | The start time for the "Inorganic Construct" series has been changed to Feb. 22, 2026, at 12:00 (Server Time) |
| February 11 (UTC-5) | Umbral Monument | Fixed a bug causing an incorrect "Currently Unavailable" display |
| February 10 (UTC-5) | Account System | Added device verification |
| February 7 (UTC-5) | Memory Usage | Regarding abnormally high memory usage with DirectX 11 rendering mode and NVIDIA DLSS, it is recommended to lower the rendering scale. |
| NVIDIA DLSS | For display issues on some graphics cards when NVIDIA DLSS is enabled, disabling it is recommended. | |
| PC5/Friend Function | For the issue of severe lag when adding friends, copying the friend's UID is recommended. | |
| PS5/Free Space | Regarding the "insufficient space" notice despite having enough free space, it is recommended to uninstall and redownload the game. | |
| PC | Regarding the issue where PlatformProcess does not respond, users are advised to close and reopen the program. | |
| Early Warning Terminal | Announced that the bug causing markers to appear in the top-left of the map screen can be resolved by restarting the game or traveling to Dijiang. | |
| Exploration | Announced the Unstuck feature for the issue of getting stuck in unintended locations. *Settings → Controls → Unstuck | |
| Acquisition Center | Delayed pickup display when acquiring items like Origeometry and Oroberyl. *No fix in particular | |
| Third-party Apps | Regarding game freezes when using filter functions or AI frame generation, users are advised to disable linked app functions and log in again. | |
| Game Performance | Solution for screen blurriness and stuttering that occurs when NVIDIA App's optimization feature is enabled. |
Official Release Preview
Dev Comm Official Release Preview
| Category | Details | |
| Missions & Quests | - Reduced Authority Level requirements for some main missions. - Added Weekly Routine event. - Umbral Monument is now permanent with adjusted difficulty. - Added a permanent Puzzle Event. | |
| Story | - Improved pacing, visibility, and sound effects. - Simplified the early main mission flow in Valley IV. - Added side mission "Let Fire Consume the Ashen Past". - Factory facilities will now be hidden during immersive cutscenes. | |
| Exploration | - Increased Oroberyl obtained from crates. - Certain crates now grant a surprise bonus of 150 Oroberyl. | |
| Automated Industry Complex (AIC) System | - Enhanced guide visuals. - Clearer indicators for valid/invalid connection paths. | |
| Operability & Visibility | - Optimized Top View mode for mobile devices. - Smoother placement mechanics for Transport Belts. - Optimized bulk operation logic for pipes. - More responsive combat controls. - Enhanced visual feedback when taking damage. - Improved tag display for the Operator Gift function. - Improved the Gear Artificing interface. - Enhanced controller responsiveness. - Standardized specialized terminology text. | |
| Regional Development System | - Improved the Stock Redistribution screen. - Optimized the Depot Node. - Added notifications for Regional Development progress. | |
| Characters and Progression | - Adjusted level caps for Operators and weapons. - Reduced enemy difficulty in Protocol Spaces and some Energy Alluviums. - Increased availability of early-game training materials. - Added "Urgent Recruitment" to Chartered Headhunting. - Adjusted the AIC Quota. - Expanded missions and enhanced rewards in the Protocol Pass. | |
| Weapons & Combat | - Added a "Recommended Weapon" display function. - Extended the duration for Arsenal Issue. - Origeometry can now be exchanged for Arsenal Tickets in Arsenal Issue. - Increased success rates for Artificing. | |
| Interaction | - Added "Clue Collection" to the Reception Room on the Dijiang. - Earn FP rewards by collecting and sharing clues. - Added special visual effects for frequently maintained shared facilities. | |
| Game Performance | - Unlocked 120fps option on PC version. - Enabled Ray Tracing for specific scenes on select iOS devices. - Added device load and estimated memory usage display. - Added Controller Mode support for the mobile version. - Added multi-language voice data management for mobile. |
Following feedback from the beta test, these features were added, and significant improvements to visibility and operability were made ahead of the official release on the 22nd.
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