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Version 1.6 Livestream Summary

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✰ Version 1.6 is out! | Yuanyuan's Blazing Stoves
├ P1: Si (Builds / Teams / Banner)
├ P2: Argent Flow (Builds / Banner)
└ Rerun: Tangtang (Builds | Teams | Banner)

Arknights Endfield - Version 1.6 Livestream Release Date

Arknights: Endfield's Version 1.6 Livestream aired on October 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM (UTC+8). Check out a full summary of the Version 1.6 livestream here!

Version 1.6 Livestream Release Date

1.6 Livestream Aired on October 06, 2026

Release Date October 6, 2026, 7:30 PM (UTC+8)

The Version 1.6 livestream of Arknights: Endfield aired on October 06, 2026 at 7:30 PM (UTC+8). The livestream revealed the content for Version 1.6, featuring new characters, weapons, events, and game improvements!

Version 1.6 Update Summary and Banners

Version 1.6 Livestream Times

Server 1.6 Livestream Times
North America October 6, 2026 6:30 AM
(UTC/GMT-5)
Europe October 6, 2026 12:30 PM
(UTC/GMT+1)
Asia October 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
(UTC/GMT+8)
TW, HK, MO October 6, 2025, 7:30 PM
(UTC/GMT+8)

Version 1.6 Livestream Content

1.6 Livestream Summary Table

Version 1.6 Guides
1.6 Update 1.6 Livestream
All Redeem Codes 1.6 Maintenance
All Patch Notes All News and Updates
Version 1.6 Characters
Feranmut Proxy Icon Si (6★)
Argent Flow Icon Argent Flow (6★)
Tangtang Icon Tangtang (6★)
(Rerun)
Version 1.6 Weapons
Version 1.6 Banners
Arknights Endfield - Si Character Banner Rejuvenation
(1.6 Phase 1)
Arknights Endfield - Lunar Calling Issue Banner Seal of Jade Issue
(1.6 Phase 1)
Arknights Endfield - Argent Flow Character Banner The Hearth Fire Beckons the Starry Flow
(1.6 Phase 2)
Arknights Endfield - Moongleam Issue Banner Moongleam Issue
(1.6 Phase 2)
Arknights Endfield - Ancestral Spring Flows Anew Banner Ancestral Spring Flows Anew
(1.6 Rerun)
Arknights Endfield - Tender Spring Issue Banner Tender Sprig Issue
(1.6 Rerun)
Version 1.6 Gears
Pulser Labs
(Update)
Eternal Xiranite
(Update)
Rift Trekker
(Update)
Type 50 Yinglung
(Update)
AIC Fieldwork
(Update)
Version 1.6 Quests
Sanctuary From the Rift Sanctuary From the Rift Enter the Painted World Enter the Painted World
Learn of Rise and Fall Learn of Rise and Fall Witness the Game Unfold Witness the Game Unfold
See Through the Self See Through the Self Paint with Fresh Ink Paint With Fresh Ink
AKE - Back to the Rustics Back to the Rustics Operator Mission
Version 1.6 Areas
Arknights Endfield - Si Si's Painting
Version 1.6 Events
Arknights Endfield - Events - Yuanyuan Yuanyuan's Blazing Stoves
October 15, 2026
Arknights Endfield - All the Inky Hues Top Image All the Inky Hues
October 15, 2026
Arknights Endfield - Spirit Spirit's Restoration Sign-In
October 15, 2026
Arknights Endfield - Carly Carly's Verdant Anthology
October 22, 2026
Arknights Endfield - Arena of Games Arena of Games
October 29, 2026
Arknights Endfield - New Era for the Myriad Souls Top Image New Era for the Myriad Souls
October 31, 2026
Arknights Endfield - The Stars are With Me The Stars Are With Me Sign-In
November 05, 2026
Version 1.6 Endgame Mode Updates
Arknights Endfield - Delver of the Cryptic Update. Delver of the Cryptic Arknights Endfield - Contingency Contract Update Contingency Contract
Arknights Endfield - Umbral Monument Update Umbral Monument Arknights Endfield - Echoes of War Update Echoes of War

Visit the Webpage to Get 1,000 Oroberyls

Arknights Endfield - View New Version Guide for Oroberyls
Visit and browse the New Version Guide webpage for Version 1.6 to get 1000 Oroberyls, 10,000 T-Creds, 8 Elementary Cognitive Carriers, and 4 Arms INSP Sets in your in-game mail!

New Version Guide Webpage

Use Redeem Code ENDFIELDSTEAM

Arknights Endfield - Use Redeem Code ENDFIELDSTEAM
Players can use the ENDFIELDSTEAM redemption code to get 8,000 T-Creds, 2 Elementary Cognitive Carriers, 2 Arms INSP Sets, and a new Portrait Frame: Heat-Driven Cog!

This code celebrates the Steam version of Arknights: Endfield launching on October 15, 2026 at the same time as the Version 1.6 update.

Version 1.6 Livestream Redeem Codes

Si Banner for Phase 1 of Version 1.6

Banner Details
Arknights Endfield - Rejuvenation Banner
Rejuvenation

(Ver 1.6)
Banner Dates:
Oct. 15 - Nov. 05, 2026
Rate-Up 6★ :

Si's headhunting banner, Rejuvenation, is now available from October 15, 2026 to November 05, 2026!

Si Banner Schedule

Argent Flow Banner for Phase 2 of Version 1.6

Banner Details
Arknights Endfield - The Hearth Fire Beckons the Starry Flow Banner
The Hearth Fire Beckons the Starry Flow

(Ver 1.6)
Banner Dates:
Nov. 05, 2026 - TBD
Rate-Up 6★ :

Argent Flow's headhunting banner, The Hearth Fire Beckons the Starry Flow, will be in Phase 2 of Version 1.6, starting from November 05, 2026 until the next version update.

Argent Flow Banner Schedule

Tangtang Rerun Banner in Version 1.6

Banner Details
Arknights Endfield - Ancestral Spring Flows Anew Banner
Ancestral Spring Flows Anew

(Ver 1.6)
Banner Dates:
Oct. 29 - Nov. 19, 2026
Rate-Up 6★ :

Tangtang will feature as a Rate-Up in the RE-Factor Headhunting #1: Ancestral Spring Flows Anew rerun banner, from October 29, 2026 to November 19, 2026.

Tangtang Banner Schedule

1.6 Weapon Banner

Banner Details
Arknights Endfield - Jade Vessel Banner
Seal of Jade Issue
Banner Dates:
Oct. 15 - TBD
Rate-Up 6★:
Arknights Endfield - Lunar Calling Banner
Moongleam Issue
Banner Dates:
Nov. 05 - TBD
Rate-Up 6★:
Arknights Endfield - Tender Spring Issue Banner
Tender Sprig Issue
Banner Dates:
Oct. 29 - Nov. 19, 2026
Rate-Up 6★:

Si's weapon banner, Seal of Jade Issue, features the Jade Vessel greatsword, released on October 15, 2026. Argent Flow's weapon banner, Moongleam Issue, which features the Lunar Calling sword, will start on November 05, 2026.

The Tender Sprig Issue rerun banner featuring Tangtang's weapon Brigand's Calling will be available starting on October 29, 2026!

Arsenal Exchange Weapon Banner Guide

1.6 New Characters

Operator Rarity Element Class
Arknights Endfield SiSi Star6-Star Arknights Endfield Cryo Icon Cryo Arknights Endfield Supporter Icon Supporter
Arknights Endfield Argent FlowArgent Flow Star6-Star Arknights Endfield Electric Icon Electric Arknights Endfield Guard Icon Guard

Version 1.6 features two new 6-star operators, the Supporter Cryo Si and the Guard Electric Argent Flow. Si was released in Phase 1 of Version 1.6, while Argent Flow will release in Phase 2.

New and Upcoming Characters

1.6 New Weapons

Weapon Rarity Type
Jade VesselJade Vessel 6★ Arknights Endfield Greatsword Icon Greatsword
Lunar CallingLunar Calling 6★ Arknights Endfield Sword Icon Sword
Long HeritageLong Heritage 6★ Arknights Endfield Greatsword Icon Greatsword
Complexed IndustryComplexed Industry 6★ Arknights Endfield Sword Icon Sword

The following weapons will release in Version 1.6: the weapons Jade Vessel and Lunar Calling featured in weapon banners, and the Long Heritage and Complexed Industry featured in the Version 1.6 Protocol Pass: Ink Scroll.

All Weapons and Types

1.6 Gear Set Updates

1.6 Gear Updates
Pulser Labs, Eternal Xiranite, Rift Trekker, Type 50 Yinglung, and AIC Fieldwork

Additional Gear Set pieces are added for Pulser Labs, Eternal Xiranite, Rift Trekker, Type 50 Yinglung, and AIC Fieldwork in Version 1.6.

All Gear and Gear Set Effects List

1.6 New Quests

Type Quest
Main Mission Sanctuary From the Rift
Sanctuary From the Rift
Operator Mission AKE - Back to the Rustics
Back to the Rustics

Version 1.6 features a new main mission, as well as a new operator side mission in Phase 2.

1.6 New Maps and Areas

Si's Painting

Version 1.6 Livestream Previews
Pinesmoke Basin Yuanyuan Manor
Xiaohe Manor Raintap Grotto
Pavilion of Parting

The new area for Version 1.6 is Si's Painting. It boasts a tranquil lived-in ambiance, where Si invites the Endministrator to rest and recuperate after the intense battle with Alleikhreos, Chiliarch.

Si's Painting Map and Locations

1.6 Endgame Updates

Update Start Date
Arknights Endfield - Umbral Monument Update Umbral Monument October 22, 2026
Arknights Endfield - Echoes of War Update Echoes of War Phantasia: October 15, 2026
Fervor: November 5, 2026
Arknights Endfield - Contingency Contract Update Contingency Contract November 05, 2026
Arknights Endfield - Delver of the Cryptic Update. Delver of the Cryptic November 12, 2026

Version 1.6 features several updates to endgame modes, including a new series and event for Umbral Monument, the second season of Contingency Contract, and new features for Echoes of War and the Delver of the Cryptic.

1.6 Events

Event Details
Arknights Endfield - Events - Yuanyuan Yuanyuan's Blazing Stoves Start: October 15, 2026
Grow crops in the new farming system, gather ingredients, and serve dishes at Si's inn to get various rewards!
Arknights Endfield - All the Inky Hues All the Inky Hues Start: October 15, 2026
Complete event missions in the new area to get rewards.
AKE - SpiritSpirit's Restoration Sign-In Start: October 15, 2026
Sign-in to get extra pulls for Si!
Arknights Endfield - Operator Combat Drills for Version 1.6Combat Drills Phase 1: October 15, 2026
Phase 2: November 5, 2026
Test out the upcoming characters Si and Argent Flow!
Arknights Endfield - Carly Carly's Verdant Anthology Start: October 22, 2026
Take pictures with the return of Carly's limited-time camera event!
Arknights Endfield - Arena of Games Arena of Games Start: October 29, 2026
Draw cards and fight battles similar to Trial of Swordmancy, but with an extra challenge!
Arknights Endfield - New Era for the Myriad Souls Top Image New Era for the Myriad Souls Start: October 31, 2026
Welcome the new Sauin with fun and games to get various prizes!
AKE - The Stars Are With Me Sign-InThe Stars Are With Me Sign-In Start: November 05, 2026
Sign-in to get extra pulls for Argent Flow!

All Events and Schedule

1.6 Ornamentals

Arknights Endfield - New Ornamentals
Three new Ornamentals are added in Version 1.6, the Rocking Nuli, Lung by the Lantern, and Redistribution Made Manifest.

All Cosmetics

1.6 Miscellaneous Features

Features Description
Qi Cultivation Scrolls Obtain 4FT, 5FT, and 6FT Qi Cultivation Scrolls from the Talosite Exchange, which can be equipped in Wuling to continuously recover SP for a certain duration during battles.
Wondrous View Collection Pack Collection pack containing three stickers and a Chartered HH Permit

1.6 New Game Improvements

1.6 Optimizations
◆ Gear Plan Feature
Quickly switch between different saved gear plans for each Operator.
◆ Gear Assembly
The Assembly tab is added to the Artificing screen, allowing you to assemble gears from materials and complete artificing faster.
◆ Enemy Tracking
On PC, enemy targeting while holding down the middle mouse button has been improved.
◆ Skill Priority Adjustment Feature
Combo Skill Priority Settings added for adjusting priority of combo skills triggered simultaneously.
◆ LTO Sanity Meds Auto-Use
Within the possession limits for Sanity, Sanity Extractors, and Sanity Essences, your expiring limited-time only (LTO) Sanity Meds will automatically be converted into Sanity or Sanity Essence.
◆ Dynamic Environmental Interactions
Lifelike environments and detailed interactions affected by operator movements and skills are added.
◆ Hardware Compatibility
The game will support NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops.
◆ AIC System Direct Placement
You can now access facilities and materials in the depot to directly place facilities in the wilderness, bypassing backpack limits.
◆ Delivery Job Transfer
Other helpers added to Deliver Jobs, making it so that if a delivery hasn't been completed within 2-3 hours, other helpers can complete the job.
◆ Max Potential Dynamic Effects
Lighting effects for max-potential 6-star operators added in Profile, and on Dijiang.
◆ Dijiang Shift Rotation
Shift Rotation feature added for cabins and option to directly visit next friend.
◆ Dijiang Control Nexus
Claiming and adding clues feature updated to allow one-click collection for gifted clues.
◆ Camera System Stickers
Placing multiple stickers, as well as rotating and scaling them have been added.
◆ Interactions and Interfaces
Improved controller support for multiple interfaces added.

Future Version Previews

Future Character

New Character Teased
AKE - Kay PV2
Kay

The upcoming character Kay was teased in the end of the Version 1.6 livestream, and will likely release in the next update, Version 1.7.

Upcoming Map, Story, and AIC Updates

Features Description
The Cretacious Frontiers Upcoming region, home to the Hannabit Circuit.
World O'Shrooms New area full of mysterious mushrooms and new exploration mechanics.
Rhodes Island Introduction of Rhodes Island, a major faction from the original Arknights game and an ally to the Endministrator.
AIC System Array Technology Forge of Luminance facility that can modify materials within its AoE.
Rebuilding the Exclusion Zone In future updates, materials can be submitted to help rebuild the Exclusion Zone, opening up more facilities and a new Core AIC Area.

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