Arknights: Endfield Steam Pioneer Test Set for September With Rewards
The Steam test offers rewards and cross-platform data sharing, a shift from typical closed tests that reset progress, signaling Hypergryph's confidence in the Steam version's readiness despite acknowledged client instability.
Key Facts
- Hypergryph will hold the Steam Pioneer Test for Arknights: Endfield in September 2026.
- Participant recruitment runs from August 26, 2026, 13:00 JST to September 10, 2026, 14:00 JST.
- Logging in for a cumulative 5 days during the test grants Red Crystal x180, Folded Gold Ticket x16,000, and Beginner Recognition Media x15 after the official release.
- The Steam test shares the same game version, account data, and progress as other platforms, with no data deletion.
- Arknights: Endfield is free-to-play on PC via the official website and Epic Games Store, PS5, iOS, and Android.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton.
Hypergryph announced on August 26 that it will run a limited-time Pioneer Test for the Steam version of Arknights: Endfield in September, ahead of the game's official Steam release. Participant recruitment began the same day and runs until 14:00 JST on September 10. Applicants must fill out a roughly three-minute questionnaire, and selected participants will be notified by email. During the test, logging into the Steam version for a cumulative five days will earn rewards redeemable after the official launch: Red Crystal x180, Folded Gold Ticket x16,000, and Beginner Recognition Media x15. The Steam version shares the same game version, account data, and progress as other platforms, so no data will be deleted. In-game purchases will be available during the test. Hypergryph noted that Steam client quality is still being adjusted and that bugs or unstable online services may occur; feedback from the test will guide improvements. The game, a 3D real-time strategy RPG set on the satellite Talos-II, is currently free-to-play on PC via the official website and Epic Games Store, PS5, iOS, and Android.
The Pioneer Test is open to adults who meet the device requirements listed on the official website. Applicants can apply by answering the survey linked in the official news post, and joining the official Discord server will let participants check application results and test-related information.
Arknights: Endfield marks a departure from the 2D tower defense gameplay of the original Arknights, moving to a 3D real-time strategy RPG. The story follows the player as the Administrator, a figure from the advanced Endfield Industries, facing threats on the satellite Talos-II.
Automaton noted that the Steam version's account data and progress will be shared with other platforms, and purchases made during the test will carry over. The game is already available on PC through the official website and Epic Games Store, as well as PS5, iOS, and Android. The Steam release was recently confirmed, and this test is part of the preparation for it.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.