# Arknights — Passion Never Fails

> Anime strategy RPG with base building and character collection. (iPhone/iPad app by YOSTAR LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights/id1464872022 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YOSTAR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411126548)
- Category: Games, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 10,144 App Store ratings · 567 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3.1 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights/id1464872022/reviews.md

## What is Arknights?

Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil.

・Gorgeous anime-style game with a perfect combination of RPG and strategy elements
・Hundreds of unique Operators across a variety of classes open up countless gameplay options
・Auto Deploy system conveniently allows you to free up your hands
・Carve out a home, just the way you want it, with the Base construction system
・A robust soundtrack and some of the most famous Japanese voice actors and actresses will give you a sublime auditory experience.

Arknights Official Homepage:
https://www.arknights.global/

Official Discord Server:
https://discord.gg/arknights

Official X Account:
https://x.com/ArknightsEN

Official Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ArknightsGlobal/

Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/arknights_messenger_official/

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perish In Frost Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sky Mirror Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Extract a piece of Originium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extract a cluster of Originium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extract a pile of Originium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Extract a pack of Originium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Extract a box of Originium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Extract a crate of Originium | $99.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Headhunting Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Headhunting Pack | $25.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Growth Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Carnevale Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ambience Synesthesia 2025 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Never Gilded HeadhuntingBundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tales of Stratopolis Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Alluring Moonlight Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hopes and Dreams Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Celebration of Flood Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Honey Party Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #84 in Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)
- #124 in Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Arknights?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS devices after recent update
- Auto-deploy function not working as intended
- Login errors and lost progress issues
- Incorrect or missing translations

**Most requested features**

- Add auto-repeat/skip function for cleared stages
- Improve base management and resource gathering
- Implement a chat/social system
- Increase sanity/energy regeneration rate
- Add language options beyond English

## Recent user reviews (10 of 567)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights/id1464872022/reviews.md

### 5/5 — best of the best!

*2026-08-15, version 36.7.22*

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

### 5/5 — Peak gacha

*2026-08-13, version 36.7.22*

Very generous with fun gameplay and endearing units

### 5/5 — Game language

*2026-08-13, version 36.7.22*

Please Russia language

### 5/5 — Incredible tower defense

*2026-08-13, version 36.7.22*

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

### 5/5 — Best gacha ever

*2026-08-13, version 36.7.22*

Fantastic lore and it’s super fun

### 5/5 — Recommend!

*2026-08-13, version 36.7.22*

Wasn’t sure when I first started years ago but now I very much recommend as there are many ways to gain items for the free players even if you don’t want to pay for anything at all. 11/10

### 4/5 — Great strategic game

*2026-08-09, version 35.7.01*

For ppl who don’t know it, it’s 2 lane (mostly) pvz on NIGHTMARE DIFFICULTY! Lots of different units with different skills, and operator’ skills almost never repeat (6 stars only considering hung and nearl) Not enough faction buffs tho, there should be an operator who gives faction buffs in every single large faction, not just a few like silverash and vakaris. 

Last thing: ALTER MOUNTAIN!!!!!!!!!! <3

### 1/5 — Can’t even download

*2026-08-01, version 35.7.01*

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.

### 2/5 — Сделайте на ПК с русским языком

*2026-07-26, version 35.7.01*

Пожалуйста, сделайте лаунчер для компьютера и добавьте русский язык

### 5/5 — Read my yap now

*2026-07-15, version 35.7.01*

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.

## Frequently asked questions about Arknights

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 36.7.22 — 2026-08-13

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.

### 35.7.01 — 2026-06-22

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.

### 34.6.81 — 2026-04-14

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.

### 33.6.62 — 2026-02-10

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.

### 32.6.21 — 2025-12-11

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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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*