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Arknights

Arknights

Passion Never Fails

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556 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 25, 2021
  • June 22, 2026

Developer

YOSTAR (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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About

Lead a pharmaceutical company fighting a deadly infection and societal unrest. Recruit and train unique Operators, deploy them in strategic operations, and build your base. Experience a rich anime-style world with a compelling soundtrack and voice acting.

✓Anime-style RPG and strategy gameplay
✓Hundreds of unique Operators
✓Auto Deploy system
✓Base construction system
✓Robust soundtrack and voice acting
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Arknights. Based on 10K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍F2P friendly
  • 🚀Generous with premium currency
  • 💎Excellent character designs and art
  • 🎨Beautiful soundtrack
  • 🧠Challenging and strategic gameplay
  • 🔓No paywall for content
  • 🎉Frequent updates and events

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️Slow progression without spending
  • 🤔Confusing UI and menus
  • 📚Overwhelming for new players
  • 🧠Difficulty spike in later stages
  • 💰Expensive in-app purchases
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What's New in Arknights

35.7.01

June 22, 2026

Update Note -This is a mandatory update, after which you should download and install the app again manually. Please log in and bind your account to at least one third-party account before the update if you are currently using a guest account to play the game.

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In-App Purchases

Rs99.00

Starter Pack

Includes Operator Gummy and materials

Charts

Top Grossing

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Card games

The game has maintained its position at 20 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 21

Strategy games

The game has maintained its position at 21 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Grossing

📊 93

Games

The game has maintained its position at 93 recently.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

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User reviews

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language selection

please make it provide multiple options for languages
神圣肥肥ing神圣肥肥ing

Need 30G storage to install

The game itself is ~3G, but requires 30G free storage to install. Then I tried to install and play in Google game, where it keep crashing and their hot fix is “ pleas use android or iOS devices to play “ really bro?
Shark Lady 29Shark Lady 29

Arknights

This game is really fun, the character designs look so good and like they cane right out of an anime. I love the banners and the art.
Akane RubYAkane RubY

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Единственная гача заслуживающая прощение Христа
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I don’t understand

Why only provide English text?
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on iOS devices after recent update

Bug

Auto-deploy function not working as intended

Bug

Login errors and lost progress issues

Bug

Incorrect or missing translations

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add auto-repeat/skip function for cleared stages

Feature

Improve base management and resource gathering

Feature

Implement a chat/social system

Feature

Increase sanity/energy regeneration rate

Feature

Add language options beyond English

Feature

FAQ

What is Arknights?

Arknights is an anime-style mobile game that combines RPG and strategy elements. Players take on the role of a leader in a pharmaceutical company fighting a deadly infection and the resulting unrest. You will recruit and train unique characters called Operators to deploy in strategic operations.

What are the key features of Arknights?

Key features include gorgeous anime-style graphics, hundreds of unique Operators across various classes, an Auto Deploy system for convenience, a Base construction system for customization, and a robust soundtrack with famous Japanese voice actors.

Is Arknights free to play?

Arknights is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for optional items and content, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress faster.

What kind of gameplay can I expect in Arknights?

The gameplay is a blend of RPG and strategy, often described as a tactical tower defense game. You'll need to strategically deploy your Operators with their unique skills to defend against waves of enemies in various operational maps.

Who is Arknights for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy anime aesthetics, tactical combat, character collection, and base-building elements. It appeals to those looking for a strategic challenge with a compelling narrative and high-quality presentation.