Gryphline's gacha RPG Arknights: Endfield pulled in $46 million from mobile players during its first month. iOS accounted for the majority at $28.3 million (61%), while Android brought in $17.7 million through Google Play. The game went live globally on January 22 across mobile, PC, and PlayStation 5, so the actual total is higher when you factor in those platforms plus the official web shop. Some early revenue showed up on January 21, likely from Western players who got in ahead of the official launch window.
Japan and China drive most spending
Asia dominates player spending in Endfield. Japan represents 39% of global mobile revenue, with China at 28%. Over the two weeks after launch, Japan's share climbed while China's dropped. The United States sits in third at 10%. These numbers track with the broader gacha market, where Asian players consistently spend more and engage harder than other regions.
Launch week peaks and the first spending surge
Mobile launch day brought in $2.5 million, but the real spike hit on January 23, the day after official release, when players spent $4.2 million. Revenue then dropped steadily for nearly two weeks until February 7, when the first new character banner reversed the trend and pushed spending back up.
Gilberta banner changes the curve
The February 7 banner introduced Gilberta, a six-star nature support unit that players immediately flagged as high-value. Six-star characters in Endfield have a sub-1% pull rate, with a pity system that guarantees any six-star after 80 pulls and the featured character after 120. That setup pushes players to spend if they want the new unit. On February 7, daily spending jumped from $1.1 million to $2.4 million, a 107% increase. The boost lasted three days before dropping back to pre-banner levels, which matches the short-term spikes you see in other gacha games like Genshin Impact, Love and Deepspace, and Wuthering Waves. The next banner drops February 24 with Yvonne, and it'll probably follow the same pattern.
Version updates and live ops schedule
Gilberta's banner kicked off "phase two" of version 1.0, adding limited-time events, combat drills, and a weapons banner. "Phase three" starts February 24, leading into version 1.1 in March. Launch had a rough patch when a PayPal bug caused some players to get charged for other people's purchases in multiple currencies. Gryphline disabled PayPal temporarily while sorting it out.
What the first month tells us
Endfield's opening month shows steady engagement and monetization through its gacha systems. Limited-time banners, high-value six-star characters, and strong regional spending in Asia point to a pattern where short revenue spikes will keep happening with each new content drop. Future updates and character releases will likely follow this rhythm, keeping players engaged and spending.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much did Arknights: Endfield earn in its first month on mobile?
The game made $46 million total on mobile, split between $28.3 million on iOS and $17.7 million on Google Play.
Which countries spent the most on the game?
Japan led at 39% of global mobile revenue, China followed at 28%, and the United States came in third at 10%.
When did the game launch?
Arknights: Endfield launched worldwide on January 22, 2026, on mobile, PC, and PlayStation 5.
What caused the spending spike on February 7?
The first new character banner featuring six-star unit Gilberta drove the increase, pushing players to spend more to pull the high-value support character.
Were there any problems at launch?
Yes. A PayPal bug incorrectly charged some players for other users' purchases, which led Gryphline to temporarily shut down PayPal payments.
When is the next big banner release?
The next banner featuring Yvonne drops on February 24, 2026, and will likely create another temporary spending surge.
What platforms is Arknights: Endfield available on?
You can play on iOS, Android (Google Play), PC, PlayStation 5, and through the official web shop.
