Past snow and fog, into dark woods and an endless dream.

Dear Endministrator,

Welcome to the new version, [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow]!

▼// Maintenance Update & Compensation Details

■ Update & Maintenance Time

Asia Server: Sept. 2, 2026 at 06:00 – Sept. 2, 2026 at 12:00 (UTC+8)

Americas / Europe Server: Sept. 1, 2026 at 17:00 – Sept. 1, 2026 at 23:00 (UTC-5)

※ The server reopening time after maintenance may be earlier or later than scheduled. Please check the official announcement for details.

■ Maintenance Update & Bug Fix Compensation Details

· Update & Maintenance Compensation: [Oroberyl]×900

· Bug Fix Compensation: [Oroberyl]×900

· Distribution Period: After the update and maintenance – Before the next version update and maintenance

· Eligibility: Create a character before the update

· Note: Update & Maintenance Compensation and Bug Fix Compensation will be sent in two separate in-game mails after the [Mail] feature is unlocked. The mails will expire during the next version update and maintenance, so be sure to claim the compensations in time.

■ Update Notes

This update is mandatory. After the update is complete, you will need to re-download and reinstall the game client. Once the version update and maintenance begin, you can follow the in-game instructions to proceed with the update.

· iOS: Enter the App Store and tap [Update].

· Android: Enter the game and follow the pop-up prompts to complete the update.

· PlayStation®5: Go to the home screen, select [Arknights: Endfield], press the controller's [OPTIONS] button, select [Check for Update], and confirm the update.

· PC: After closing the game, restart the GRYPHLINK launcher and click [Update].

※ After [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version update, some content will unlock gradually over time as your exploration progresses. Please refer to the in-game version for the actual update details.

▼// New Version Content

■ New Stories

1. Exploration Missions

[OD Project: Cloudseeder STN III], [Cliffbottom Archery Range], [Bell of Recollection]

2. Side Missions

[A Winter Dream Fogged Deep in the Woods], [Endeavor of a Lifetime], [Illumination of Fate]

■ New Operators

6★ operator [Typhoeus], 5★ operator [Purrchena]

■ New Weapons

6★ weapon [Umbra of Frigid Eventide (Arts Unit)] and [Suffering's End (Arts Unit)], 5★ weapon [Dessert Moment (Sword)]

■ New Enemies

[Woodcraft Slug], [Woodcraft Wanderer], [Gloomwald's Rage]

■ New Areas

[Wuling - Snowy Forest], [Wuling - Suiming]

■ New Headhunting Events and Issues

1. [Winter Hunt] Chartered Headhunting

· Availability: After [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version update – Sept. 30, 2026 at 11:59 (server time)

· Headhunting Details: [Winter Hunt] Chartered Headhunting features the Rate-UP 6★ operator [Typhoeus]. 6★ operators that may appear in [Winter Hunt] Chartered Headhunting include: Typhoeus / Liino / Arcane / Ember / Lifeng / Ardelia / Last Rite / Pogranichnik.

· During [Winter Hunt] Chartered Headhunting, [Combat Drills] will also become available for trying out the 6★ operator [Typhoeus]. Complete the specified stage with the preset team that includes the trial operator and go to the [Event Center] screen to claim [Oroberyl]×100, [Arsenal Defense Crate], [Mark of Perseverance], and other rewards. The [Arsenal Defense Crate] contains a Fully Artificed Level 60 Gear Set that is a good fit for the current trial operator. You can also exchange for [Fletched Irontip HH Permit] at a discount in [AIC Quota Exchange]. Up to [Fletched Irontip HH Permit]×5 can be exchanged.

2. [Deep Cold Issue] Arsenal Issue Open

· Availability: Opens after [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version update, and ends after 3 [Chartered Headhunting] banners (starting from [Winter Hunt])

· Issue Details: [Deep Cold Issue] Arsenal Issue features the Rate-UP 6★ weapon [Umbra of Frigid Eventide (Arts Unit)]. 6★ weapons that may appear in [Deep Cold Issue] Arsenal Issue include: Umbra of Frigid Eventide (Arts Unit) / Exemplar (Greatsword) / Clannibal (Handcannon) / Valiant (Polearm) / Oblivion (Arts Unit) / Detonation Unit (Arts Unit) / Rapid Ascent (Sword).

3. [Resplendent Spectrum] RE-Factor Headhunting #1

· Availability: Sept. 24, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Headhunting Details: [Resplendent Spectrum] RE-Factor #1 Headhunting features the Rate-UP 6★ operator [Yvonne]. 6★ operators that may appear in the [Resplendent Spectrum] RE-Factor Headhunting #1 include: Yvonne / Ember / Lifeng / Ardelia / Last Rite / Pogranichnik.

※ [Resplendent Spectrum] falls under the new headhunting type [RE-Factor Headhunting] and has different rules from other headhunting banners.

4. [Tag Artist Issue] RE-Factor Issue #1 Open

· Availability: Sept. 24, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Issue Details: [Tag Artist Issue] RE-Factor Issue #1 features the Rate-UP 6★ weapon [Artzy Tyrannical (Handcannon)]. 6★ weapons that may appear in [Tag Artist Issue] RE-Factor Issue #1 include: Artzy Tyrannical (Handcannon) / Wedge (Handcannon) / Rapid Ascent (Sword) / White Night Nova (Sword) / JET (Polearm) / Chivalric Virtues (Arts Unit) / Sundered Prince (Greatsword).

※ [Tag Artist Issue] falls under the new issue type [RE-Factor Issue] and has different rules from other Arsenal Issue banners.

※ For more headhunting and issue details, please check in-game.

■ New Events

1. Typhoeus Narrative Event [A Winter Dream Fogged Deep in the Woods]

· Event Time: Throughout the [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version

· Event Details: Complete the side mission [A Winter Dream Fogged Deep in the Woods] to acquire [Oroberyl]×600, [Elementary Cognitive Carrier], and other rewards.

※ After the narrative event page is removed, you can still play this side mission from [Mission] and earn the rewards if you meet the participation requirements.

2. [Snow Over Deep Woods] Guide Event

· Event Time: After [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version update – Sept. 30, 2026 at 12:00 (server time)

· Event Details: Complete specified missions in the [Snowy Forest] area of the [Wuling] region to claim [Oroberyl]×1200 and [Mark of Perseverance].

3. [Trial of the Bow] Challenge Event

· Event Time: Sept. 9, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Event Details: Complete Simulations at [Typhoeus's Archery Range] and event-related Trial Missions during the event to earn rewards including [Oroberyl]×1200, [Advanced Cognitive Carrier], [Mark of Perseverance], and [Advanced Progression Selection Crate I].

※ After the [Trial of the Bow] Challenge Event ends, Trial Missions can no longer be completed and their rewards can no longer be claimed, but [Typhoeus's Archery Range] remains playable, and first-time clear rewards for Simulations can still be earned.

4. [AIC Support: Chubby Lung Attacks] AIC Production Event

· Event Time: Sept. 16, 2026 at 12:00 – Sept. 30, 2026 at 16:00 (server time)

· Goods Exchange Availability: Sept. 16, 2026 at 12:00 – Oct. 7, 2026 at 04:00 (server time)

· Event Details: During the event, complete specified missions to unlock support goods formulas and the Goods Exchange. Produce support goods and submit them at the outpost to get bonus [Fruits of Altruism Certs], which are exchangeable for goods at the Goods Exchange. Event rewards available for exchange include: [Oroberyl]×1600, [Portrait: Chubby Lung Attacks], [Mark of Perseverance], [Advanced Progression Selection Crate Ⅰ], and [Advanced Cognitive Carrier].

5. [Sanity Supply] Limited-Time Event

■ Event Time:

Asia Server:

Sept. 17, 2026 at 04:00 – Sept. 24, 2026 at 04:00 (server time)

Oct. 8, 2026 at 04:00 – Oct. 15, 2026 at 04:00 (server time)

Americas / Europe Server:

Sept. 17, 2026 at 04:00 – Sept. 24, 2026 at 04:00 (server time)

Oct. 8, 2026 at 04:00 – Oct. 14, 2026 at 17:00 (server time)

■ Event Details: During the event, complete specified missions every day to claim Sanity Supply rewards: [Sanity Usage Permit] and [Emergency Sanity Booster].

6. [Purry Big Feline! RAWR!] Giveaway Event

· Event Time: Sept. 24, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Event Details: During the event, log into the game and participate in various game modes to claim new 5★ operator [Purrchena], [Purrchena's Token]×5, and new 5★ weapon [Dessert Moment (Sword)]×6.

7. [Echoing Bell of an Old City] Guide Event

· Event Time: Sept. 24, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Event Details: Complete specified missions in [Suiming] of the [Wuling] region to claim [Oroberyl]×1200 and [Mark of Perseverance].

8. [Ridgeline Flows of Autumn] Limited-Time Sign-In

· Event Time: Oct. 1, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Event Details: During the event, sign in for 7 days in total to earn rewards including [Oroberyl]×1500, [Portrait: Go Forth and Run], and [“Rolling Chubby Lung” Energy Drink].

9. [Runners' Steeplechase] Fun & Games Event

· Event Time: Oct. 1, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Event Details: During the event, complete the race with 3★, collect balloons, and reach the corresponding Runner's Milestones to claim rewards such as [Oroberyl]×1200, [Portrait Frame: Champion Runner], and ["Rolling Chubby Lung" Energy Drink].

10. [OrbiPom! MERGE!] Fun & Games Event

· Event Time: Oct. 1, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Event Details: Head to the web event and merge OrbiPoms to earn points. Complete specified missions to claim [Oroberyl]×300 and [T-Creds].

■ Event & Gameplay Updates

1. [Echoes of War] Permanent Challenge Mode Update

○[Season of Virtuality]

· Season Update: After [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version update – Sept. 24, 2026 at 11:59 (server time)

· Update Notes: New season [Season of Virtuality] is available. This season features 3 cycles, each including 3 stages. [Season of Virtuality] adds 3 new stages. Clear all new stages on Normal difficulty to claim rewards including [Oroberyl]×300.

○[Season of Illusion]

· Season Update: Sept. 24, 2026 at 12:00 (server time) – Before version update and maintenance

· Update Notes: New season [Season of Illusion] is available. This season features 3 cycles, each including 3 stages. [Season of Illusion] adds 3 new stages. Clear all new stages on Normal difficulty to claim rewards including [Oroberyl]×300.

2. [Umbral Monument] Challenge Gameplay Updated, [Marked by Dark Shadows] Stages Available

· Availability: Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:00 (server time)

· Update Details: This [Umbral Monument] challenge mode introduces a new series, [Marked by Dark Shadows], featuring 4 stages. Complete all stage challenges to earn rewards including [Mark of Perseverance], [Advanced Cognitive Carrier], [Arms INSP Set], and [Protohedron].

[Monumental Etching: Shadow Marked] limited-time challenge event will also be available once the gameplay mode is updated.

· Event Time: Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:00 – Oct. 19, 2026 at 04:00 (server time)

· Event Details: Upon the release of the [Marked by Dark Shadows] series, the [Monumental Etching: Shadow Marked] limited-time event will begin. During the event, complete various [Umbral Monument] challenges to claim rewards including [Oroberyl]×1200 and [Advanced Progression Selection Crate Ⅰ].

※ For more event and gameplay info, stay tuned for our official announcements.

■ Acquisition Center Update

· [Protocol Pass: Gloomwald] is available. During the [Dreamscape of Wind and Snow] version period, you can acquire various support items listed by the Arsenal Engineers in the [Protocol Pass]. Activating each seasonal Protocol Pass unlocks the [Basic Supply] tier by default. Level up the Pass to earn rewards such as [Basic HH Permit], [Oroberyls], [Exchange Crate-o-Surprise], and [Progression Materials].

· Added in [Acquisition Center - Bundles]: [Protocol Flow Bundle], [Winter Hunt HH Bundle]. The purchase limit for [Value Arsenal Ticket Pack] is reset.

※ For more bundles and their details, visit the in-game [Acquisition Center - Bundles].

■ AIC Factory

· Increased the Regional Development Level cap for [Wuling]; increased the level cap of the [Xiranflow Cloudseeder Station] outpost in [Wuling - Yinglung Pass].

· New [Continue Placing] Feature: When placing facilities, ornamentals, or plots, you'll be able to toggle the [Continue Placing] feature on or off. When enabled, as long as you have the corresponding items in your Backpack, you can continuously place them without exiting the Construction Status.

■ System

· New [Progression Overview] Feature: In [Operators - Progression Overview], you'll be able to view all Owned, Not Owned, and upcoming operators and weapons in one place, along with the materials required to progress operators and weapons to various goals, as well as the quantities of materials you currently have. For upcoming operators, you can also preview their recommended weapons' perfect-match essences and directly add them to your Essence Wishlist.

· [Talosite Exchange] exchangeable items updated, with new items such as [Personal Device], [Ornamental], [Camera Pose], [Vinyl], and more.

· Added a [Hide UI] feature. During story dialogue, button prompts and dialogue text can be hidden, and this can be enabled alongside Auto-Play.

· Added reminders for certain modes you have not participated in for a long time, so you can quickly review the corresponding mode rules.

· Added Challenge Time Display on Stage Results Screen: Some stage results screens now display your clear time.

· Added system prompts related to already claimed [Honor] rewards on the [Echoes of War] stage selection screen.

■ Others

· Added content such as [Operator Guide], [Energy Alluvium], [Crisis Fragment], [NPC], [Engraved Medal], [Profile Theme], [Portrait], [Portrait Frame], [Filter], [Sticker], [Consumable], [Material], [Sanity Meds], [Database Entry], [Clue Dossier], [Ornamental], [Vinyl], [Camera Pose], [Regional Aurylene Submission Phase], and more. These will gradually unlock as you progress.

· Added the new gear set [Deep Rampart]. New gear pieces have been added to gear sets [AIC Fieldwork], [Tide Surge], and [Eternal Xiranite].

▼// Optimizations & Adjustments

■ Missions

· Optimized the location guidance for the Exploration Mission [Photo: Feranmut Heart].

■ Events & Gameplay

· Optimized the wording of some system prompts in [Trial of Swordmancy].

■ AIC Factory

· Optimized Box Selection: When using box selection to create blueprints in Batch Select Mode, if the number of selected facilities exceeds the blueprint saving limit, the screen will show in real time the current number of selected facilities and the maximum number of facilities that can be saved to the blueprint.

■ Voice Languages and Sound Effects

· Optimized the voice performance of some actions for 6★ operators [Arcane] and [Liino].

· Optimized some voice lines in 4★ operator [Estella]'s Files.

■ System

· Adjusted the item description and usable scope of [Chartered HH Permit]. The item description has been updated to: “An internal certificate of Endfield Industries. Use this to perform 1 headhunting in [Chartered Headhunting] or [RE-Factor Headhunting].” [Chartered HH Permit] can now be used in [Chartered Headhunting] and [RE-Factor Headhunting].

· Adjusted Profile Theme Display: The display area of profile backgrounds in the Friends List has been expanded, allowing profile themes to be displayed more fully.

· Optimized Reception Room Clue Management: Added a new [Quick Add] feature. When there are clues that can be filled in the Reception Room, a [Quick Add] button will be displayed; tapping it automatically fills all available clues that can be filled. Added the [Give Away All Duplicates] feature, which lets you gift duplicate clues to friends with one click when you have more than 2 identical clues in your local clue library.

· Optimized Operator Gifting: If an operator's Trust is already maxed, you can still offer them gifts to complete gifting tasks.

· Optimized Engraved Medal Viewing Experience: When viewing engraved medals in [Path of Glory - Medal Album] or [Path of Glory - Edit - Add Engraved Medals Already Acquired], the category tabs now switch automatically as you scroll through the engraved medal list.

· Enhanced snow texture visuals: The texture details of characters, certain AIC Factory facilities, and ornamentals in the snow will be richer, making snowflake adhesion and snow accumulation more realistic and further enhancing immersion in icy and snowy scenes.

· Optimized the experience of switching from controller mode back to keyboard and mouse mode under certain circumstances.

■ Others

· Stage experience optimizations: After entering the [Echoes of War] difficulty selection screen, you can now directly switch stages without returning to the stage selection interface. After clearing a stage in [Echoes of War] and [Umbral Monument], returning to the stage selection screen no longer triggers a loading screen, making operations smoother.

· Optimized the difficulty selection logic when returning to the stage list after clearing a stage.

· Optimized the visuals of some characters in rainy environments.

· Optimized the display, visual effects, and interactions on certain screens.

· Optimized the text for the Critical Rate boost in 6★ operator [Rossi]'s battle skill effect description. The actual effect remains unchanged.

· Optimized the text for the Slow effect in 4★ operator [Fluorite]'s battle skill effect description. The actual effect remains unchanged.

· Optimized the effect descriptions for Arts Reaction and Burst Boost, Cryo and Electric DMG Bonuses, Heat and Nature DMG Bonuses, All Skill DMG Bonuses, and Arts DMG Bonuses. The actual effects remain unchanged.

· Optimized the text in some Operator Files.

· Optimized some of the weapon skill effect descriptions for 6★ weapons [Type 42: Solemn Phalanx], [Junction Point], [Beacon of Duty], [Blessing of Lustrous Carmine], [Amaranthine Tassel], [Brigand's Calling], [JET], [Wedge], [Mountain Bearer], [Khravengger], and 5★ weapons [OBJ Heavy Burden], [Seeker of Dark Lung]. The actual effects remain unchanged.

· Optimized some mission guidance text.

· Optimized some story text.

· Adjusted the name of the Valuable item in the Monthly Pass Rules from [Sanity Sanity Usage Permit] to [Sanity Usage Permit].

· Optimized some mission descriptions and UI text in the Protocol Pass.

· Optimized some event descriptions.

· Optimized some descriptions for acquiring and trimming engraved medals.

· Optimized some item names and descriptions based on how they work in-game.

· Optimized some UI prompts.

· Optimized some feature guidance text.

▼// Bug Fixes

■ Missions

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, switching to trial operator would not work in Operator Story missions.

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, tracking a mission that requires opening [Baker] would not redirect to the [Baker] interface.

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances in some mission flows, your own operators assigned to a trial squad would abnormally revert to trial operators.

■ Combat

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, certain control inputs might cause abnormal SP return and damage after casting 6★ operator Arcane's [battle skill] in her [Array Arcana: INT] form.

· Fixed an issue where 6★ operator [Liino] would interrupt an enemy's charging state an abnormal number of times when her [battle skill] first hit the enemy.

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, certain control inputs could cause combo skills to fail to trigger.

· Fixed an issue where, after the [Homecoming] version update, entering certain stages while carrying tactical items that restore Ultimate Energy could, under certain circumstances, abnormally consume those tactical items.

■ Events & Gameplay

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, playing on a controller may cause icon display issues in the [RE-Crisis] interface.

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, some visual effects in [Trial of Swordmancy] would not display.

■ Voice Languages and Sound Effects

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, some sound effects would persist after the dash moves of 6★ operators [Arcane] and [Camille] ended.

■ System

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, dragging characters in the [Camera] feature would make it impossible to advance in certain stages.

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, [Map - Tracking another map...] would not display the names of custom tags.

■ Others

· Fixed an issue where, under certain circumstances, parts of the screen would flicker abnormally in some areas of [Wuling - Marker Stone - Lake Islet]