Arknights: Endfield PC beta test now available

Publisher GRYPHLINE and developer Mountain Contour have launched the PC beta test for Arknights: Endfield, its real-time 3D RPG with strategic gameplay elements.

The beta features a wealth of new content and gameplay updates, including new storylines, refined combat systems, map exploration, AIC proression, and more, as well as multiple voice-over and user interface options including English, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin.

Users who were accepted into the beta test were sent an email on January 9. Users can also check their selection status by logging on to the game’s official website with their GRYPHLINE account.

“We are eager to hear the feedback players will share during the upcoming beta test,” said lead developers Light Zhong and Yifeng Huang in a press release. “Your insights will be vital in helping us refine Endfield, bringing it closer to its full potential. Together, let’s witness the unfolding of a new chapter in the Arknights universe.”

New content featured in the beta test includes:

New Playable Characters

Characters featured in the previous test have undergone significant updates, including new models, animations, and special effects. In the upcoming beta test, players will have access to 15 playable characters, including two Endministrators (one of which is a new playable Endministrator) and 13 playable characters, with six new characters introduced in the test phase. This beta will also provide a preview of a limited portion of the game’s monetization system.

Combat and Character Progression

Based on player feedback from the previous test, some adjustments have been made to various systems, including combat mechanics, skill effects, and character progression:

• New “Combo Skills” – Under specific conditions, characters can trigger powerful combo attacks between them.
• New “Dodge” Mechanic – Added instant combat elements like dodging to enhance gameplay.
• Adjustments to Skill Effects and Release Logic – Skills, their effects, and how they are executed in combat have been refined.
• Changes to Item Usage – The use of consumable items like potions during battles has been updated.
• Expanded Character Progression – Character development now offers more depth and variety, allowing for a richer progression experience.

Base Building System

The beta test introduces new tutorials and advanced gameplay mechanics to further enrich the player experience:

• Base Building Tutorials – Various guides have been added to help players master the base construction system.
• New Defensive Structures – Tower defense-style buildings have been introduced, supporting both offensive and defensive operations.
• Expanded Construction Areas – Unlike the previous test, where factories could only be built in the central Hub Area, other maps now feature outposts where players can establish and expand their factories.

Story, Scenes, and Levels

Several updates have been made to the game’s storyline and environments to offer a more immersive experience:

• Reworked Main Storyline – The main quest line has been expanded and enriched for a more captivating narrative.
• New Maps – Nine maps will be available in the beta
• New Puzzle and Dungeon Content – Fresh puzzle mechanics and dungeons have been added to increase gameplay variety.

User Interface and System Enhancements

User interface and system guidance have been improved based on player feedback from the previous test.

Arknights: Endfield will be available for PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android. A release date has yet to be announced.