Arknights

Arknights

Passion Never Fails

10K ratings
567 reviews
#85 in top-grossing Card
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Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2020
  • August 13, 2026

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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's New in Arknights

36.7.22

August 13, 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

$29.99

Perish In Frost Pack

Perish In Frost Pack

Charts

Top Grossing

📈 85+6

Card games

This game rose +6 positions in Card games chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 124+8

Strategy games

This game rose +8 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

Events

Read more about CROSSING

CROSSING

New Story Collection Event Crossing Open

Aug 13, 2026 Aug 23, 2026

Read more about VECTOR BREAKTHROUGH #2

VECTOR BREAKTHROUGH #2

Vector Breakthrough #2 Trial from Misery Now Open

Jul 29, 2026 Aug 20, 2026

Read more about FIRST OF A THOUSAND AUTUMNS

FIRST OF A THOUSAND AUTUMNS

Side Story First of A Thousand Autumns Now Open

Jul 16, 2026 Aug 6, 2026

User reviews

best of the best!

better gacha in the world! You can play without donate and get perfect gacha so easy.

Peak gacha

Very generous with fun gameplay and endearing units

Game language

Please Russia language

Incredible tower defense

Among the best sRPGs out there. Absolutely worth getting into. Entire game is F2P friendly if that’s your choice

Best gacha ever

Fantastic lore and it’s super fun

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User experience

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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

Bug

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.