What is Arknights: Endfield?
Set on Talos-II, a world colonized by pioneers who crossed through a dimensional portal, Arknights: Endfield puts you in charge as the Endministrator of Endfield Industries.
It is a spin-off of the Arknights universe, but you do not need the original tower-defense game to jump in.
Prefer pure action with no factory menus? Zenless Zone Zero is the lighter pick.
Why play it
Switch between squad members, chain combo skills and time your ultimates in fully 3D fights.
Mine resources, lay conveyor belts and automate crafting. Fans of Factorio-style building will feel at home.
Over 35 million pre-registrations and a Metacritic critic score of 78.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Switch between squad members, chain combo skills and time your ultimates in fully 3D fights.
- Mine resources, lay conveyor belts and automate crafting.
- Over 35 million pre-registrations and a Metacritic critic score of 78.
Cons
- Many menus and management layers to learn before the fun clicks.
- Gacha and battle pass monetization: see how gacha works.
- Heavy install and 16 GB of RAM minimum: see 16 GB vs 32 GB RAM.
Official art and screenshots
Official promotional images from the publisher. Some are marketing art, not in-game captures. Arknights: Endfield and its artwork are trademarks and copyrights of their respective owners. HudPicks is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher, which may pay us for installs through our orange buttons.
Can your PC run it?
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 GB | NVIDIA RTX 2060 |
| Storage | 60 GB + 45 GB free to unpack | 60 GB + 45 GB free to unpack (SSD) |
The developers strongly recommend an SSD to avoid long loading times. Not sure what you have? Check your specs in 2 minutes. Need an upgrade? See our hardware guides.
Beginner tips
- Set up automated production lines early: they keep working while you explore.
- Build your squad around combo skills that chain into each other.
- Do not skip the tutorials on the factory menus; they save hours later.
- Install on an SSD, not a hard drive.
Verdict
Should you play it?
Endfield is a great pick if you like both action combat and building systems. If menus and management layers bore you, a pure action game may suit you better.
FAQ
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