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Arknights: Endfield Homecoming update: new Operators, maps, and Wuling story update

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Craig Pearson
Jul 22, 2026
Arknights: Endfield, the 3D real-time strategy RPG from HYPERGRYPH, is celebrating its half-anniversary with one of the biggest updates since the game's launch. After six months of battling the constant dangers of Talos-II, players can expect new operators, new maps, and new modes from the Homecoming update, which will reach a key milestone in the Wuling storyline with Chapter 3: Acts 1 & 2.
 

Explore new maps: Yinglung Pass and North Wuling Exclusion Zone

“Homecoming” allows players to revisit and reclaim the homeland that was denied to them following the "Very Large Rift" disaster.
 

This allows players to enter two new regions: Yinglung Pass and the North Wuling Exclusion Zone, with each new zone adding unique mechanics, and to battle the new boss, Alleikhreos. It’s the biggest update of the game so far.

Combat breakdown: new playable operators

Arcane: The familiar name is now playable as the very first Nature Caster capable of switching skill forms by altering her attributes, allowing her to fluidly adapt to multiple combat styles. She specializes in Corrosion and crowd control.
 

Liino: Electric Supporter with healing and amplification abilities. She can continuously provide teammates with long-lasting ATK buffs and healing effects while consuming almost zero SP.

Also featured in the preview livestream were 'Si,' the Feranmut Proxy, the Hongshan Imperial Guard, and a Sarkaz girl

Streamlined industry: new gas mechanics and quality-of-life upgrades

If you’re a new player or just trying to catch up, you can jump straight into Wuling and easily catch up, so you can dive straight into the latest missions.

Once you're there, the Wuling Industrial Initiative introduces a brand-new factory element: gas. This new update  expands your production lines with new equipment, recipes, and machines, making automation smoother, more intuitive, and a lot more fun. High-tier gear crafting also gets a major upgrade, allowing you to easily swap between different manufacturing processes. Because these new techniques are entirely backward-compatible, you only need to set up a single component line to cover all your equipment needs.

On the battlefield, combat feels crisper thanks to refined target acquisition and lock-on settings. Players can now freely adjust targeting priorities to match their personal playstyle and tactical needs.

Perlica is dropping into Fortnite!

The Perlica Outfit will be available in Fortnite starting August 14 at 5:00 PM PT. Stay tuned! 

Grab Arknights: Endfield Homecoming on the Epic Games Store today.