Arknights: Endfield Homecoming Adds Chapter II, Arcane & Liino
GRYPHLINE’s Homecoming release combines a mandatory client update with the next Core Chapter, new recruitment targets, limited events, compensation, and graphics options. Regional maintenance completed across July 15 and July 16 before the new version opened.
News summary
GRYPHLINE released the mandatory Arknights: Endfield Homecoming Core Chapter update on July 16, 2026. The version advances Chapter II through Process VII, opens Yinglung Pass and the North Wuling Exclusion Zone, and adds six-star Operators Arcane and Liino.
Update overview
Homecoming adds five six-star weapons, new enemy variants, the Alleikhreos, Chiliarch encounter, early access conditions for Chapter II, and a long schedule of Headhunting, sign-in, exploration, and challenge activities. Arcane begins the version’s first featured recruitment period, with Liino and later channels following the published schedule.
Key details
Eligible accounts receive 900 Oroberyl for maintenance and another 900 for bug fixes. GRYPHLINE also added NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and AMD FSR 3 super resolution and frame generation on PC, upgraded PSSR on PlayStation 5 Pro, and optimized client storage.
| Homecoming item | Detail |
| Release | July 16, 2026 |
| New Operators | Arcane; Liino |
| New areas | Yinglung Pass; North Wuling Exclusion Zone |
| Six-star weapons | 5 |
| Compensation | 1,800 Oroberyl total |
| Fortune Connect-and-Win | Through July 31, 2026 |
| Celebration sign-in | Through August 9, 2026 |
What this means for players
Players must install the new client data before entering Homecoming content. Compensation applies only to accounts with a character created before the update, and its mail expires when the next version maintenance begins; the 3,000-Oroberyl Tribute of Companionship reward and other event items follow their own in-game deadlines.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
GRYPHLINE’s Homecoming trailer now supplies the reliable YouTube hero and remains embedded in the media gallery. Separate official development screenshots and the update-note banner remain attached to the News row without reusing the Game Profile trailer or images.
Source timeline
GRYPHLINE published the Homecoming development communication on July 10, issued the mandatory pre-download notice on July 14, began Americas and Europe maintenance on July 15, and completed the Asia update and final version notes on July 16.