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Arknights

Arknights

Passion Never Fails

10K ratings
1106 reviews
#49 in top-grossing Card
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2020
  • August 13, 2026

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Developer

YOSTAR 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

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

📊 49

Card games

The game has maintained its position at 49 recently.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 61-4

Strategy games

This game dropped -4 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

Events

Read more about CROSSING
Event EndedMajor Update

CROSSING

New Story Collection Event Crossing Open

Aug 13, 2026 — Aug 23, 2026

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Read more about VECTOR BREAKTHROUGH #2
Event EndedSpecial Event

VECTOR BREAKTHROUGH #2

Vector Breakthrough #2 Trial from Misery Now Open

Jul 29, 2026 — Aug 20, 2026

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Read more about FIRST OF A THOUSAND AUTUMNS
Event EndedMajor Update

FIRST OF A THOUSAND AUTUMNS

Side Story First of A Thousand Autumns Now Open

Jul 16, 2026 — Aug 6, 2026

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User reviews

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Its good?

Its pretty good but… not only is it super repetitive when you get a boss stage every 3-5 stages but it also gets stupidly difficult without meta units.

It find it very funny how over 100k people searched a tutorial to complete a tutorial stage
AbreadManAbreadMan

Try it

Try it yourself and you might never stop playing like me after
MagnvliaMagnvlia

Garbage game garbage coop event too rng based also spent 70 pulls got a dupe

event too rng based also spent 70 pulls got a dupe
SacredtreatmentsSacredtreatments

Honest review

Nostalgiaa
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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

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Add language options beyond English

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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.