Endfield comes to PS5 on January 22, new action-RPG gameplay details revealed – PlayStation.Blog

Hello everyone, I’m Light Zhong, co-founder and director of Hypergraph. With Arknights: Endfield launching on January 22nd on PS5, today we’re excited to share more gameplay details on the game.

Over the past few years, our team has been working to create a new kind of experience set in the Arknights universe, one that combines real-time troop combat, exploration, and large-scale industrial systems into one single, interconnected adventure, where every decision you make helps shape humanity’s next frontier.

Welcome to Talos-II

Talos-II is a world of great beauty and danger. More than 150 years ago, pioneers endured war and disaster to create the first “civilized zone.” But beyond these boundaries lies a vast, unexplored wilderness, unexplored, unclaimed, and filled with threats from the past and new dangers yet to emerge.

In Endfield, you take on the role of Endministrator, tasked with leading Operators to protect, expand, and redefine the boundaries of civilization. Exploration and development go hand in hand here. As Oripathy machines come to life across the desert, automated production lines and industrial facilities increase as you grow on the planet.

Strategic action combat with real-time decisions

At its core, Arknights: Endfield is an anime-style action RPG built around highly strategic real-time combat. Battles feature up to four Operators fighting simultaneously, with players free to switch control between them at any time.

Combat flows through a layered action system. Chain together basic attacks to transition into attacks, which deal surprising damage while restoring SP. When an enemy’s stagger bar is maxed, they enter a staggered state, becoming vulnerable and taking increased damage. That’s your opening to trigger a powerful Execution, dealing massive damage and recovering additional SP.

SP fuels each Operator’s skills, bringing unique effects and tactical roles. Leverage your ultimate abilities for game-changing moments, and under the right conditions, operators can combine their abilities to trigger combo skills that reward careful positioning and timing. The result is fast, expressive, and highly tactical combat, designed to reward thoughtful play, not simple reflexes.

Building the backbone of civilization

Combat is only part of the journey. One of Endfield’s signature features is its Automated Industrial Complex (AIC) System, which is connected directly to almost every aspect of gameplay.

Using a variety of facilities, you will design and manage automated production lines that produce equipment, medical supplies, and other critical resources. This system not only supports character growth, but also influences how you explore areas, manage resources, and face combat challenges.

To keep the experience accessible, Endfield introduced the Blueprint system. Once opened, blueprints allow you to instantly create, copy, relocate or dismantle entire production lines with a single action. You can even save your own layouts and share them with other players.

As industrial zones expand, efficiency increases and trade routes emerge, with different regions specializing in different products, making where and how you build as important as what you produce.

The story continues

As you look further into its launch, the story of Talos-II is just starting to unfold. The events in Valley IV are a warning that something is starting to stir at the edge of the circle of civilization. Before the full scale Corrosion is revealed, you will be drawn to the Qingbo Stockade on the outskirts of Wuling. The sudden loss of contact with Supreme Leader Tangtang, whom you have met and befriended before, coincides with reports of a Bonekrusher appearing nearby.

This convergence is not a coincidence. As you step into the Qingbo Stockade to uncover the truth, it becomes clear that the danger is greater than expected and that Wuling itself may not be affected by the coming Blight Tide. From here, the journey opens. New territories will be revealed, new friends will support you, and the choices you make will determine what happens next. Tangtang will play an important role in this ongoing chapter, and his journey with you has only just begun.

Designed for PS5

On PS5, Arknights: Endfield fully supports the DualSense controller, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, built-in speakers, and light bar effects. The game also features 3D Audio support, helping bring Talos-II’s environments to life, and Activity integration for the main story to help you quickly return to key moments.

Start your journey

Arknights: Endfield launches January 22 on PS5. If you’re ready to step into Talos-II and help determine the future of civilization. We can’t wait to see what kind of borders you build.