Prepare for Deployment: Your Guide to Arknights: Endfield's Global Release!
Understanding Global Release Timing: When to Expect Endfield's Arrival
Arknights: Endfield is set to launch globally at 11 AM UTC+8 on Thursday, January 22nd. This unified release schedule means players across different time zones can join the action concurrently, whether they prefer the high-fidelity experience on PC or the convenience of mobile gaming. For instance, players in the Pacific time zone can begin their journey on Wednesday, January 21st, at 7 PM PST, effectively getting a head start due to time zone differences.
Accessing the Game: Official Platforms and Pre-Registration Perks
Players can download the Arknights: Endfield client directly from Hypergryph's official website or through the Epic Games Store. It is highly recommended that prospective players visit the official site in advance to pre-register. Pre-registration often comes with exclusive in-game rewards, providing a valuable boost as players embark on their Endfield adventure.
Worldwide Launch Schedule: Pinpointing Your Start Time
To help players worldwide plan their game launch, here's a breakdown of the release time in various major cities:
- Los Angeles (UTC-8): Wednesday, January 21, 7 PM PST
- Chicago (UTC-6): Wednesday, January 21, 9 PM CST
- New York (UTC-5): Wednesday, January 21, 10 PM EST
- London (UTC+0): Thursday, January 22, 3 AM GMT
- Berlin (UTC+1): Thursday, January 22, 4 AM CET
- Hong Kong (UTC+8): Thursday, January 22, 11 AM HKT
- Sydney (UTC+11): Thursday, January 22, 2 PM AEDT
- Wellington (UTC+13): Thursday, January 22, 4 PM NZDT
For those whose location isn't listed, an online time zone converter can accurately calculate the local launch time based on the 11 AM UTC+8 reference.
Preparing for Adventure: Preloading Arknights: Endfield
Yes, preloading for Arknights: Endfield is currently available across all platforms, including PC via the official client and Epic Games Store, as well as iOS and Android devices. Given the game's substantial file size of approximately 50GB, preloading is strongly advised. This not only ensures that players can jump in immediately upon launch but also helps mitigate potential connectivity issues that often arise on release day due to high traffic.
Ensuring Optimal Performance: System Requirements for PC Players
To provide the best gaming experience, Hypergryph has released both minimum and recommended system specifications for the PC version of Arknights: Endfield. Adhering to these guidelines will ensure smooth gameplay and optimal graphical performance.
Minimum System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F
- Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1060
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 50GB (plus an additional 40GB for file extraction)
Recommended System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700k
- Graphics Card: GeForce RTX 2060
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 50GB SSD (plus an additional 40GB for file extraction)