Arknights: Endfield 1.5 — Release Date, New Characters & Banners (2026)

If you are searching for Arknights: Endfield 1.5, you are almost certainly trying to answer three questions at once: when does the update drop, which new Operators should I save for, and how does the pity system work before I commit my Oroberyl? This guide brings together everything currently known about Version 1.5 — the release-date window, the new characters teased for the patch, and the banner mechanics you need to plan your pulls around.

A quick note before we dig in: if you are planning to pull for any of the upcoming Operators, having your Oroberyl topped up ahead of time removes the last-minute scramble. A fast Arknights: Endfield top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront gets your balance ready before the banner even opens.

Arknights: Endfield 1.5 Release Date: When Does It Drop?

Version 1.4 "Homecoming" is the current live update, and it is on its way out. The patch ran in two phases: Arcane (Phase 1, July 16 – August 9) and Liino (Phase 2, August 9 onward). Liino's banner is the last piece of 1.4, so its end date effectively marks the switchover to Version 1.5.

Hypergryph has not yet published an official date for 1.5, but community trackers converge on a narrow window. Based on the standard six-week update cadence and Liino's banner end date, Version 1.5 is expected around August 28 – September 2, 2026, with several trackers pointing to August 28 or August 30. The update countdown trackers currently list 1.5 as targeting late August, and the Endfield banner database puts the switchover in the same window.

Until Hypergryph locks the date in the official 1.5 livestream, treat this as a strong estimate rather than a confirmation. The livestream historically lands a few days before the patch goes live, so watch for that announcement if you want the exact time.

New Characters Coming in Endfield 1.5 (and Beyond)

The 1.4 Future Version Preview officially teased three upcoming Operators. One thing to be clear about up front: the character names below are community leaks, not official, while the characters themselves are confirmed to be coming.

The Sarkaz Archer (likely 1.5 Phase 1)

The headline addition for 1.5. This female Sarkaz operator wears purple hair and dark horns and carries an oversized mechanical bow that makes her look strikingly like Typhon from the original Arknights. Officially, Hypergryph describes her as "a young Sarkaz girl who wanders through countless dreams, collecting stories." Leaks render her name as Typhoeus (or "Reconvenor of Typhon"), place her in Version 1.5 Phase 1, and list her as a Nature main DPS who uses a Handcannon — with the bow being a purely visual treatment, since Endfield has no bow weapon class. Treat the name and kit as leaks until the livestream confirms them.

The Hongshan Imperial Guard (likely 1.5 Phase 2)

The second teased operator is an unnamed male with blonde beast-ears and a polearm, described officially as "calm and resolute… once driven into utter despair." His design draws comparisons to Młynar, though the faction differs. Leaks name him Ye Minghui, place him in Version 1.5 Phase 2, and list him as a Physical main DPS with a Polearm.

Si and what is still unconfirmed

Si is a special case. She is the 13th Sui beast agent (a.k.a. "Xiaocong"), with green hair and dragon horns, and she has been confirmed as a playable operator since the 1.2 era. The open question is which version she arrives in — leaks initially pointed to 1.5, then shifted toward 1.6. This is the single biggest variable in any Oroberyl plan, because if Si lands in 1.5, she competes directly with the other teased operators for your pulls.

Endfield 1.5 Banners: How the Headhunting System Works

Before you budget, understand exactly how the gacha behaves. Endfield's character banners use the Chartered Headhunting system, and the banner database lays out the mechanics clearly.

The practical takeaway: 120 pulls guarantees the featured character, but it takes planning. Each limited banner runs roughly two weeks, so you cannot casually earn 120 pulls mid-banner unless you saved in advance.

It also helps to know the full banner landscape, because not every banner works the same way:

• Chartered Headhunting is the limited banner system described above — this is where the teased 1.5 operators will arrive.

• Basic Headhunting is the standard banner, which carries a 300-pull free 6-star selector for long-term players.

• New Horizons is the beginner banner, where 40 rolls guarantee a 6-star — a one-time value for new accounts.

On the currency side, the three you need to know are Oroberyl (the pull currency, spent on Headhunting), Origeometry (the premium currency used for stamina top-ups and weapon pulls), and Marks of Perseverance (the endgame progression currency). For the 1.5 banners specifically, Oroberyl is the resource that matters most.

Two more mechanics worth knowing:

• Off-banner availability. When a limited operator's banner ends, they do not vanish. They stay in the pool as a possible off-banner pull for the next two limited banners, then rotate out unless a rerun is announced.

• Weapon banners. Weapons are pulled separately using Arsenal Tickets or Origeometry, with an Arsenal Exchange system that lets you buy specific 5-star and 6-star weapons directly — a way to secure a signature weapon without RNG.

What Else Is Coming in Version 1.5

Characters are the headline, but 1.5 also moves the story and world forward.

Snow Pine Forest

Beyond Yinglung Pass sits the next region — a mist-covered snowy woodland built from ancient dreams, where finding a way back to reality is the central challenge. This lines up directly with the Sarkaz archer's story, so expect it to be her accompanying content. The painted-world mountains at the edge of the North Wuling Exclusion Zone (housing Yuanyuan Manor) are teased further down the line.

Story-wise, 1.5 continues the "Homecoming" arc that has been building since 1.4. The dream-and-mist framing of Snow Pine Forest fits a broader pattern across recent patches, where each new region introduces a self-contained mystery alongside its headlining operators. If you play Endfield as much for the story as for the gacha, the Sarkaz archer's "collecting stories" motif suggests her chapter and the new map will arrive together, which is why she is the patch's most-discussed addition.

New game modes and quality-of-life

Hypergryph confirmed that a variety of new gameplay modes arrive over the next two version updates. Community interpretation of the preview clip suggests long-range shooting, racing, and restaurant management, but those specifics come from viewers reading the footage — the narration did not name them, so treat them as speculation. One confirmed quality-of-life addition: a progression overview covering unowned operators, which lets you stockpile ascension materials for a character before their banner opens.

The Fortnite crossover (not a new operator)

A small but easy-to-misread detail: the Fortnite crossover arriving August 14, 2026 is a Perlica outfit, not an operator tease. If you saw the crossover news and assumed it was a new playable character, it is a cosmetic collab only.

For context on where 1.5 sits in the broader rollout, here is the version history so far, which shows the steady six-week cadence behind the late-August estimate:

With roughly 31 playable operators in the game already, 1.5 continues the pattern of two limited operators per patch, which is exactly why the Sarkaz Archer and Hongshan Imperial Guard are the names to watch.

How to Prepare: Oroberyl Budget & Top-Up Guide

The whole point of tracking 1.5 is deciding where your Oroberyl goes. Here is a simple framework.

Budget tips that hold up across every Endfield patch:

• Plan around 120 pulls for a must-have operator. Anything less leaves you at the mercy of the 50/50.

• Do not chase leaked names. Until the livestream confirms the kit and schedule, hold your Oroberyl for the operator you actually want rather than the one a leak predicted.

• Stockpile ascension materials early once the progression overview lands, so a new pull is usable immediately.

And for 1.5 specifically, here is how to think about the three teased operators as a pull priority:

• If you run Nature teams, the Sarkaz Archer is your likely first target, since leaks place her as a Nature main DPS arriving in Phase 1. She slots into the same element family that Arcane already supports.

• If you prefer Physical damage, hold for the Hongshan Imperial Guard in Phase 2, whose leaked Physical/Polearm kit makes him the bruiser-style carry of the patch.

• If you are a Sui collector or a long-term planner, keep a reserve for Si — but do not lock in her budget until the livestream confirms whether she is actually 1.5 or slips to 1.6. Betting wrong here is the most common way players burn savings.

The safest rule for 1.5: wait for the official livestream, confirm the exact banners and kits, then commit. Anything you spend before that announcement is a gamble on leaks, not a plan.

When you are ready to commit, make the top-up itself quick. Load your Oroberyl through the official Topuplist storefront with a fast Arknights: Endfield top-up, so your pulls are ready the moment the 1.5 banners go live.

One last reminder: because the 120-pull spark resets between banners, there is no benefit to spreading pulls thin across banners. Save for the operator you want, hit the guarantee, and stop. Top up in advance via Topuplist with a quick Endfield recharge so you never miss a banner window to a slow payment.

The bottom line for Version 1.5 is simple: the release window is late August to early September, the Sarkaz Archer and Hongshan Imperial Guard are the operators most likely to headline the patch, and the Headhunting system rewards a patient, 120-pull plan over impulsive pulls. Watch the livestream to turn leaks into facts, and when you know what you want, make sure your Oroberyl is ready — a fast Arknights: Endfield top-up through the official Topuplist storefront is the easiest way to top off before the banners drop. Bookmark this page and check back after the livestream, when the teased names and kits either become official or quietly fade — and your pull plan gets locked in for real.

FAQ

1. When does Arknights: Endfield 1.5 release? Hypergryph has not announced an official date, but based on the six-week update cadence and Liino's banner end date, Version 1.5 is expected around August 28 – September 2, 2026.

2. Which new characters are coming in Endfield 1.5? The 1.4 Future Version Preview teased three Operators: a Sarkaz Archer (leaked as "Typhoeus", expected 1.5 Phase 1), a Hongshan Imperial Guard (leaked as "Ye Minghui", expected 1.5 Phase 2), and Si, the 13th Sui beast agent, whose version is still unconfirmed between 1.5 and 1.6.

3. Is Si coming in Version 1.5? Si is confirmed playable, but her version is unconfirmed. Leaks initially pointed to 1.5 and later shifted toward 1.6, so watch the livestream for confirmation.

4. How does the Endfield pity system work? A 6-star is guaranteed within 80 pulls (50/50 featured vs standard). After 120 pulls on the same banner, you are guaranteed the featured operator. The 120-pull spark resets between banners.

5. What is the name of the Sarkaz archer? Officially unnamed. "Typhoeus" (also "Reconvenor of Typhon") is a community leak, not an official name. Her design closely resembles Typhon from the original Arknights.

6. Do limited operators disappear after their banner ends? No. A limited operator stays in the pool as a possible off-banner pull for the next two limited banners, then rotates out unless a rerun is announced.