January 22, 2026 will mark the arrival of an ambitious RPG on PlayStation 5: Arknights: Endfield. Based on the hit mobile game universe Arknightsthis new title arrives on console as a PS5 exclusive, while also being available on PC and mobile. The good news? It is entirely free-to-play and does not require no PS Plus subscription.
Its beta phase, organized in December 2025, has already revealed the potential of the game with up to 60 hours of accessible content. The first feedback is unanimous: some testers claim to have exceeded 100 hours without having seen the time pass.
Tactical gameplay rich in strategy and immersion
Arknights: Endfield is not a simple mobile port. It is a true action-strategy RPG, mixing real-time combat, basic construction And free exploration in a new world, Talos-II. The player leads a squad of four Operators with elemental synergies, skill combos, and tactical choices at every turn.
The artistic direction with cyber-industrial tones gives the game a strong visual identity, while the narrative universe enriches the experience well beyond the basic missions. Lovers of Genshin Impactof Honkai or even Final Fantasy will find a surprising depth of play for a free title.
A PS5 exclusive that fully exploits the console’s potential
Hypergryph, the studio behind the project, specifically designed the PS5 port to take advantage of the console’s strengths. The game benefits from immersive 3D sound, quick access via Activities, and above all intelligent use of the DualSense controller.
“On PS5, Arknights: Endfield is fully compatible with the DualSense controller, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, integrated speaker and lighting effects”confirmed Light Zhongco-founder and director of Hypergraph.
Huge content right out of the box, with no barrier to entry
In addition to being free, the game offers cross-platform saving between PS5, PC and mobile. This detail may seem trivial, but it allows great flexibility in the way you play. With an original story, planned post-launch updates and a community already active from the mobile universe of Arknights, Endfield has all the ingredients for lasting success. It could well mark the year 2026 as one of the most complete RPGs accessible to all player profiles.