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The Arknights: Endfield Version 1.1 Dev Log livestream aired on March 1, 2026, showing upcoming optimizations and new content for the next major update. The development team revealed two new operators coming to the game. Here's everything announced during the Endfield livestream 1.1, including new characters, events, and quality-of-life changes.
Everything Coming in Arknights Endfield Version 1.1
New Operators - Tangtang and Rossi
Version 1.1 introduces two new 6-star operators: Tangtang and Rossi. Both characters will have their own featured banners during different phases of the update.
| Operator | Rarity | Element | Weapon | Banner Phase | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangtang | 6★ |  Cryo |  Handcannon | Phase 1 | March 12 - March 29, 2026 |
| Rossi | 6★ |  Guard |  Sword | Phase 2 | March 29 - April 14, 2026 |
Version 1.1 Banners
Two banners will run during Version 1.1, each featuring one of the new operators as the rate-up character.
| Banner Name | Featured Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River's Daughter | Tangtang (6★) | March 12 - March 29, 2026 |
| Wolf Pearl | Rossi (6★) | March 29 - April 14, 2026 |
Each banner will have a corresponding 7-day login event that rewards up to 5 limited-time recruitment permits for that specific banner.
New Weapons
Version 1.1 adds four new 6-star weapons: two available through the banners and two through the Protocol Pass.
| Weapon | Type | Source | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigand's Calling | Handcannon | Arsenal Exchange | March 12, 2026 (Phase 1) |
| Lupine Scarlet | Sword | Arsenal Exchange | March 29, 2026 (Phase 2) |
| Homelonging | Handcannon | Protocol Pass | - |
| Glorious Memory | Sword | Protocol Pass | - |
Brigand's Calling is Tangtang's signature weapon and will be available in the Budding Anew Issue weapon banner starting March 12. Lupine Scarlet is Rossi's signature weapon and will be available in the Scarlet Pearl Issue weapon banner starting March 29.
New Gear
New Story Content and Map
The main story continues with Chapter 3: "Old Deep Water Dies by Rising Tides It is Denied." Qingbo Stockade is the new explorable area being added in Version 1.1. Rossi's operator story mission "The Red Knight" will also become available starting March 29, 2026.
Version 1.1 Events
Multiple limited-time events are coming during Version 1.1. Here's the full schedule:
| Event Name | Event Type | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gently Flows Qingbo | 7-Day Login | March 12, 2026 |
| Pearl of the Pack | 7-Day Login | March 29, 2026 |
| Supply: Exploration Day | Limited Event | March 19, 2026 |
| Cleanse and Rinse | Limited Event | March 29, 2026 |
| Survival Training | Limited Event | April 9, 2026 |
| Quietly Flows the Spring | Event | March 12, 2026 |
| The Red Knight | Narrative Event | March 29, 2026 |
More Details
Resource Acquisition and Operator Progression Improvements :
- Adding the Beginner's Chartered Tribute event that provides Chartered Headhunting Permits. (10 limited free pulls)
Adding more sources for Basic Headhunting Permits
- Protocol/battle pass now give permanents pulls + more Oroberys (no numbers given in the video)
- Stock redistribution can be raised to higher levels to unlock more ressources
Receive extra AIC quota when recruting a 4/5/6 star operator for the first time (for already summoned one it will be sent in mails)
Simplified the process for AIC Quota Conversion:
After raising the V4 Origin Lodespring Stock Redistribution system to level 4, a Valley Multi-Line Engraving Kit can be purchased with stocks bills.
Improvements:
- Adding quick-claiming for products and auto-production options for Dijiang cabins
- Adding quick-claiming and auto-placement for clues in the Dijiang Reception Room
- Adding remote quick-claiming for Recycling Stations that satisfy certain criteria
- Allowing AIC facility construction outside the Core AIC Area
- Optimizing facility placement description and tips
- Optimizing the management of shared facilities so they can be deleted at the Map screen (no robot in the cutscene, maybe remember to cleanse everything before going into MSQ)
- Optimizing the UI to better distinguish shared facilities from those built by the players
- To enhance exploration guidance, a new feature has been added that allows players to view the minimap and open the world map while suspended on a zipline
- Adding a Settings option for PC that lets players use either the Esc or Caps Lock key to exit top view mode
- Increasing the maximum zoom out view of top view mode
- Added a feature in top view mode that allows controller users to quickly move facilities by holding down a button
- Increasing the buffer distance before dropping power transmission connections when going over the max distance of 80 meters (was 10m before so 90m max now it's 20m so 100m max)
- Story dialogs will no longer interrupt power transmissions
- Optimizing the Quick Stash logic for filled bottles (You can keep your filled bottle into your bag)
- Optimized the display of the manual completion status for simulations, and added engraved medals related to manual completion of simulations
- Adding tags for missions that can unlock new areas
- Optimizing several tasks in the Operational Manual
- Certain story dialogs can be skipped once they begin
- Simplifying the outcome when entering [Echopose Salvage] (shorther cinematic)
- Weapon potential upgrades and essence screens can be used to check weapon skill details directly
- Optimizing the Map so that rare gathering sites display the amount of materials left
- Optimizing the Map so that unriggered mining spots or non-working mining rigs are tagged
- Optimizing visits to a friend’s Djiang so that ending visits sends you back to your original location
- Optimizing farming plot cultivation so that various actions take less time, and fertilization effect will be enhanced (around x2 speed)
- Optimizing the appearance and frequencies of red dot reminders to make them less intrusive
- Optimizing the logic for claiming mail attachments
- Optimizing the Mail Cache (it can now accept rare gatherables; claimed items will also go directly to the Depot)
The Arknights: Endfield Version 1.1 update brings significant content and optimizations when it launches on March 12, 2026.
