Arknights

Arknights

Passion Never Fails

10K ratings
560 reviews
#84 in top-grossing Card
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2020
  • June 22, 2026

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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

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

$29.99

Perish In Frost Pack

Perish In Frost Pack

Charts

Top Grossing

📈 84+2

Card games

This game rose +2 positions in Card games chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 126-1

Strategy games

This game dropped -1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Events

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

Read more about UNREALIZED REALITIES NOW OPEN

UNREALIZED REALITIES NOW OPEN

New Side Story Unrealized Realities Now Open

May 21, 2026 Jun 4, 2026

User reviews

Can’t even download

It’s a mobile game, advertised as being a little under 4 gb, yet when you download the game there is a massive download. I HAVE OVER 20GB FREE SPACE HOW DO I NOT HAVE THE STORAGE FOR AVAILABLE.

Сделайте на ПК с русским языком

Пожалуйста, сделайте лаунчер для компьютера и добавьте русский язык

Read my yap now

For the people saying that it keeps crashing or you can’t download it, maybe try checking the compatibility, and if that doesn’t work then your one-star review is probably valid. For the people complaining about not having enough gacha credits, low tier operators doesn’t mean they’re bad. You can play with four stars. For that one guy saying that the game is a Trojan, I don’t even know what to say anymore, you’re the only one saying this. For the people saying that there are no skill animations, I honestly don’t think its really necessary. If you want flashy animations go play Genshin Impact or something. For the people saying that this is a Plants vs. Zombies copy, not every single tower defense game is Plants vs. Zombies. It’s similar in some aspects but still different most of the time. For the people saying that there’s no Chinese option in for the language in the game, I believe there’s a seperate Chinese version of Arknights? Try switching the country on your App Store. For the people saying you can’t reroll on IOS, you’re not supposed to reroll in the first place. Anyways, about the actual game. Arknights is an anime gacha game, in which you get gacha currency, and gamble away your life savings. Arknights is also a tower defense game, in which you place Operators (towers) to defend your base(s). Enemies spawn, and your Operators kill them. I like the character designs, but the game gets boring after a while, so I like watching movies while Auto-Deploying. Even though I enjoy this game a lot, the gacha system is just… Was the gacha system added last minute or something? 1 Originite Prime gives 180 Orundum, and you need 600 Orundum for one pull, which is around 35 Originite Prime for 10 pulls. Originite Prime isn’t easy to get either (unless you swipe). You don’t need rare Operators to win in a level, but it really makes it easier, and trying to beat, let’s say, Skullshatterer or something with 4 star Operators. I barely beat Skullshatterer with 5 6-stars in my team. So, maybe one Originite Prime could be around 320 Orundum? That concludes my yap. Have a good day.
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Please I need a Jaye alter, give my sweet boy some love

language selection

please make it provide multiple options for languages

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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.