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Arknights Endfield is launching on January 22nd, 2026, and you're probably wondering which characters you can get your hands on. The game is going to give you a solid lineup of Operators right from the start, plus some exciting characters coming in future updates. Let's break down everything you need to know about the new and upcoming characters in Arknights Endfield.
Arknights Endfield New Characters
When the game drops, you'll have access to several 6-star Operators through the gacha system. These characters will be available in the Basic Headhunting banner and the New Horizons Headhunting banner. Here's the complete roster:
| Character | Image | Rarity | Class | Element | Race | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardelia |  | ★★★★★★ |  Support |  Nature | Caprinae | Rhodes Island |
| Ember |  | ★★★★★★ |  Defender |  Heat | Sankta | Order of Steel Oath |
| Last Rite |  | ★★★★★★ |  Striker |  Cryo | Sarkaz | Ses'qa |
| Lifeng |  | ★★★★★★ |  Guard |  Physical | Anasa | Hongshan Academy of Sciences |
| Pogranichnik |  | ★★★★★★ |  Vanguard | Physical | Liberi | Rhodes Island |
| Yvonne |  | ★★★★★★ |  Caster | Cryo | Vouivre | Endfield Industries |
All these Operators are permanent additions to the game, so you can potentially pull them anytime even if you miss their rate-up periods.
Arknights Endfield Featured Rate-Up Characters
The game is following a rotating featured banner system where specific characters get increased pull rates. Here's the complete schedule for Version 1.0:
| Featured Character | Image | Rarity | Class | Element | Banner Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laevatain |  | ★★★★★★ | Striker | Heat | January 22, 2026 - February 7, 2026 |
| Gilberta |  | ★★★★★★ | Support | Nature | February 7, 2026 - February 24, 2026 |
| Yvonne | | ★★★★★★ | Caster | Cryo | February 24, 2026 - March 13, 2026 |
Each featured character stays on rate-up for about 17 days before the next one takes over. After their featured banner ends, they get added to the standard pool where you can still pull them, just without the increased rates.
Arknights Endfield Upcoming Characters
The developers confirmed during the 1.0 livestream that more Operators are coming after the initial release. Here's what we know so far:
| Character | Image | Status | Expected Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangtang |  | Confirmed | After Version 1.0 |
| Mi Fu |  | Teased | Future Version |
| Zhuang Fangyi |  | Teased | Future Version |
| Rossi |  | Teased | Future Version |
| Unknown Male | TBA | Teased | Future Version |
| Unknown Female | TBA | Teased | Future Version |
Tangtang is confirmed as the next playable character after Version 1.0 ends. She's shown in promotional materials using a handcannon as her weapon, and she plays a key role in the next two version updates following launch.
Mi Fu, Zhuang Fangyi, and Rossi got teased in the official materials during the release livestream. These operators will probably release after Tangtang in future version updates. The game's clearly building a pipeline of new characters to keep things fresh.
Two unnamed characters also appeared in the livestream trailer - one male and one female. Their silhouettes match figures shown behind Tangtang in promotional images. We don't have names or details yet, but they're definitely on the way.
Arknights Endfield Leaked Characters
There are currently no leaked characters for Arknights Endfield, as the game has not yet been released. Once the game launches, dataminers may uncover character files, and this section will be updated if any leaked characters are found.
The character system in Arknights Endfield gives you plenty of options right from day one, with a clear roadmap for future additions. Now at least you are sure that you've got a solid foundation to work with when the game launches. Don't forget to pre-download the game before anyone else!
