Arknights: Endfield
GameBy Hypergryph · Released Jan 22, 2026
Arknights: Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG developed by HYPERGRYPH. You will take on the role of the Endministrator of Endfield Industries, set out across Talos-II to uncover its secrets, and defend and expand the frontiers of human civilization.
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About the game
- Released
- Jan 22, 2026
- Developer
- Hypergryph
- Publisher
- Gryphline
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
- Platforms
- Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5
- Links
- Official site, Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Arknights: Endfield sales and key figures
High-performing niche titles remain successful, evidenced by Arknights: Endfield generating $30 million in its first three weeks and various indie games reaching 500,000 copies sold within their first week.
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Arknights: Endfield surpassed $125 million in mobile revenue within its first six months, experiencing a 72% month-over-month revenue increase in its sixth month following the release of version 1.4.
PocketGamer.biz, 2026 · ChinaJoy insights, EA finalises sale and our 100th episode! | Week in Mobile Games podcast, p. 39
Aggressive user acquisition remains the primary driver of growth, with Arknights: Endfield generating over RMB 1.2 billion in revenue behind 16,000 ad creatives, while Heartopia topped free-download charts using nearly 19,000 creatives.
SocialPeta, 2026 · Top Mobile Game Revenue and Download Trends: January 2026
Arknights: Endfield generated approximately $22 million in mobile revenue during its first 15 days following its January 20 release.
Two & a Half Gamers, 2026 · 🎮 ARKNIGHTS: ENDFIELD - Gacha meets factory automation, p. 20
Documents about Arknights: Endfield
Japan Gaming 2026: The Games, Strategies, and IP Defining a Global Powerhouse
The Japanese gaming market remains a premier global powerhouse, characterized by high-value monetization and a mature player base that prioritizes engagement over sheer download volume.
- Japan’s mobile gaming market generated over USD $10 billion (¥1.56 trillion) in IAP revenue over the 12 months ending July 2026, maintaining its status as the second-largest market in Asia despite a 5.1% year-over-year revenue decline.
- Mobile game downloads in Japan reached 585 million in the 12 months ending July 2026, a 5.4% year-over-year decrease that reflects a mature market prioritizing high-value engagement over new user acquisition.
- The title 'eFootball' became Japan’s highest-grossing mobile game from January through July 2026, driven by World Cup-related live operations that contributed to an 8% growth in the realistic sports subgenre.
ChinaJoy insights, EA finalises sale and our 100th episode! | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The global mobile gaming landscape is currently defined by a dual trend of aggressive international expansion and structural consolidation.
- Tripledot has acquired Supersonic from AppLovin for an undisclosed sum, with AppLovin retaining a minority stake in Tripledot as part of the deal.
- Devolver Digital is moving to go private, citing the challenges of satisfying public market requirements and the struggle to maintain value after its 2021 IPO, which saw an initial valuation of $950 million.
- Arknights: Endfield surpassed $125 million in mobile revenue within its first six months, experiencing a 72% month-over-month revenue increase in its sixth month following the release of version 1.4.
Chinese Publishers & Chinese Games on Live Streaming
Chinese-published games maintain a dominant presence in the global live-streaming landscape, though their performance varies significantly based on platform and genre.
- Mobile-first titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and PUBG Mobile rely heavily on TikTok Live, which accounts for up to 92% of their total hours watched.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the dominant Chinese-published game on live-streaming, generating 628 million hours watched in H1 2026, which exceeds the combined total of the bottom seven titles in the top 10.
- The highest viewership for Chinese-published games in the last four years occurred in December 2024, when the simultaneous launches of Marvel Rivals and Delta Force drove 196.1 million hours watched.
Weekly Industry Briefing: Mobile on Top at Take-Two, Supercell's Mo.co Reboot, Ubisoft's "Low Point"
This industry briefing provides a mid-May 2026 overview of the global mobile gaming landscape, highlighting significant shifts in corporate performance and strategic product adjustments.
- Mobile gaming is a dominant force, with Zynga (Take-Two's mobile arm) reaching an all-time high and mobile representing 52% of Take-Two’s net bookings in Q4 and 49% for the full fiscal year.
- Ubisoft is experiencing a fiscal "low point," with slower-than-expected earnings from mobile titles like Rainbow Six Mobile and The Division Resurgence, despite growth in Invincible: Guarding the Globe.
- Supercell is relaunching its game Mo.co with new features, including seasons and free gacha pulls, after the game earned an estimated $4.7 million since its initial launch over a year ago.
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The mobile gaming industry is currently navigating a period of strategic pivots, legal challenges, and financial recalibration.
- Embracer Group has written down the value of its mobile division—comprising CrazyLabs, A Thinking Ape, and Deca—by $192.4 million following a 57% year-on-year decline in net sales to $244.9 million.
- Supercell has rebooted its monster-hunting title 'Mo.co' with a new season pass structure, though the game continues to rely exclusively on cosmetic monetization, raising concerns about its long-term viability compared to the discontinued 'Squad Busters'.
- Fortnite has returned to the iOS App Store worldwide (excluding Australia), a move Epic Games is using to force transparency regarding Apple's commission structures and fee-related legal challenges.
Is the Western mobile games industry losing to China?
The mobile gaming industry in Western markets—defined as North America, Europe, and Australia—is experiencing a significant shift in market share, with Chinese, Hong Kong, and Singaporean publishers now controlling 30% of total revenue, up from 16% in 2019.
- Chinese, Hong Kong, and Singaporean publishers have nearly doubled their Western mobile market share from 16% in 2019 to 30% in 2026.
- Chinese publishers now control 60% of the strategy genre revenue, a massive increase from 11% in 2015, driven by integrating hyper-casual mechanics into 4X strategy frameworks.
- While the overall mobile market grew by 3% in Q1 2026, total downloads dropped by 13%, signaling that revenue is increasingly consolidated among established titles at the expense of new entrants.
2026 Global Mobile Gaming Marketing Trends White Paper
The white paper establishes that the mobile-gaming advertising ecosystem expanded rapidly in 2025, with more than 90 000 active advertisers and an influx of roughly 8 000 new entrants each month, a 22% year-over-year rise.
- The mobile gaming advertising ecosystem grew by 22% year-over-year in 2025, with over 90,000 active advertisers and 8,000 new entrants joining monthly.
- Video content now accounts for 74% of all mobile game ads, representing a 14% year-over-year increase in usage.
- A shift toward an 'Infinity Loop' marketing model, supported by supervised AI, can increase player lifetime value (LTV) by up to 30% by integrating acquisition, retargeting, and lifecycle management.
Top Mobile Game Revenue and Download Trends: January 2026
In January 2026, global mobile game performance was driven by aggressive user-acquisition campaigns and strategic IP collaborations.
- Aggressive user acquisition remains the primary driver of growth, with Arknights: Endfield generating over RMB 1.2 billion in revenue behind 16,000 ad creatives, while Heartopia topped free-download charts using nearly 19,000 creatives.
- Royal Match led App Store revenue with $80 million (11.3% MoM growth), followed by Gossip Harbor at $52 million (9.4% MoM) and Free Fire at $21 million (13.9% MoM).
- Google Play revenue saw significant spikes for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which grew 152.2% MoM to over $12 million, and Genshin Impact, which grew 34.2% MoM to over $12 million, both fueled by new events and banners.
Top Mobile Game Ad Creatives and Advertising Trends: January 2026
The mobile gaming landscape in January 2026 was defined by aggressive user acquisition strategies and the dominance of high-volume ad creative deployments.
- High-profile mobile titles are increasingly reliant on console platforms, with some games reporting that console earnings now account for 70% to 80% of their total revenue.
- Successful user acquisition in January 2026 required massive, phased advertising campaigns, with top performers like Arknights: Endfield and Heartopia deploying tens of thousands of deduplicated ad creatives.
- Video-first advertising dominates the mobile gaming landscape, with horizontal formats preferred for anime-style open-world games and vertical formats prioritized for casual simulation titles.
Top Mobile Game Revenue and Download Trends in January 2026
The mobile gaming landscape in January 2026 was characterized by intense competition, driven by aggressive user acquisition strategies, cross-platform revenue shifts, and the strategic use of intellectual property collaborations.
- Royal Match led the Apple App Store in January 2026 with approximately $80 million in single-platform revenue.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang experienced a 152.2% month-over-month revenue surge on Google Play, exceeding $12 million.
- Roblox dominated download volume on Google Play in January 2026, securing over 24 million downloads.
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The current state of the gaming industry is defined by a sharp divergence between companies undergoing painful structural restructuring and those achieving significant growth through product-market clarity.
- AppLovin reported a 70% year-over-year revenue increase to approximately $5.5 billion, highlighting a stark contrast to the 30% stock decline and leadership reshuffle currently impacting Unity.
- Nexon achieved a 6.5% revenue increase to $3.1 billion, driven by the strong performance of titles like ARK Raiders.
- Supercell’s recent Clash Royale revenue spike was temporary, with data indicating that performance has already regressed to previous baselines despite influencer-led marketing efforts.
🎮 ARKNIGHTS: ENDFIELD - Gacha meets factory automation
Arknights: Endfield represents a high-budget, cross-platform action RPG that integrates complex factory automation mechanics—inspired by titles like Factorio and Satisfactory—into a traditional anime-style gacha framework.
- Arknights: Endfield generated approximately $22 million in mobile revenue during its first 15 days following its January 20 release.
- The game differentiates itself by integrating complex factory automation mechanics, similar to Factorio and Satisfactory, as a core requirement for crafting gear and progression items.
- Revenue is currently heavily concentrated in Asian markets, with China and Japan serving as the primary drivers of the game's financial performance.
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