Arknights
Arknights is a critically acclaimed free-to-play tower defense tactical RPG developed by Hypergryph and published by Yostar. Known for its intricate lore, stunning 2D anime-style art, gacha mechanics, and deep strategic gameplay, the series has captivated millions worldwide. Players command 'Operators' in the dystopian world of Terra, battling the spread of Oripathy while uncovering a rich narrative of infection, politics, and ancient mysteries. [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["c799fc","dd77cd"]})
Category
Tower Defense RPG
Release Year
2019
Origin
China
Tags
Tower DefenseGachaTactical RPGAnimeSci-Fi Fantasy
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Arknights Series
Aliases
明日方舟, AK
Type
Tower defense tactical RPG series
Release Year
2019
Status
Active (Endfield released 2026)
Origin
China
Region
China
Creation Information
Creator
Hypergryph
Publisher
Yostar (global), Gryphline
Original Work
Arknights (Mobile)
Genre
Tower Defense, Tactical RPG, Gacha
Content Information
Synopsis
In the world of Terra, players as the 'Doctor' lead Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals, deploying Operators to combat Reunion Movement threats amid Oripathy crisis. Endfield expands to Talos-II with base-building and real-time strategy. [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["71ec9e"]})
Main Characters
Doctor, Amiya, Kal'tsit, Exusiai, Texas, SilverAsh
Setting
Planet Terra (main), Talos-II (Endfield); cities like Lungmen, Victoria
Themes
Oripathy pandemic, infected rights, ancient Feranmut, corporate espionage
Target Audience
Strategy gacha fans, lore enthusiasts
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Nendoroid, scale figures of Operators
Animated Series
3 seasons (2022-2025), spin-offs
Live Action Films
None
Comics
Anthology manga, official comics
Video Games
Main game, Endfield spin-off
Merchandise
Apparel, soundtracks, artbooks
Commercial Information
Box Office
N/A
Sales
Billions in revenue; Endfield 30M+ downloads day 1 [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["a01e93"]})
Revenue
Over $2B+ franchise
Awards
Multiple app store awards
Market Value
Top gacha IP
Licensing
Merch, anime by Yostar Pictures
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global with JP/CN/EN servers
Communities
r/arknights (Reddit), Official Discord (246k+) [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["4eaba6"]})
Events
Cosplay contests, esports tournaments
Quotes
'Doctor, let's go home.' - Amiya
Memes
E2 tax, whale pulls
Cosplay
Popular at Comiket, Anime Expo
Historical Development
2019
Arknights CN launch
2020
Global release
2022
Anime S1
2026
Endfield global launch Jan 22
Related Links
www.arknights.global
arknights.fandom.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.reddit.com
www.enjoyip.com