Arknights: Endfield Review Scores Revealed on Metacritic

The long wait is finally over for Arknights: Endfield, the latest entry in the popular franchise from Chinese developer Hypergryph. The game is now officially available worldwide across consoles, PC, and mobile devices, including in the SEA Region.

Arknights: Endfield has drawn significant attention thanks to its major shift in gameplay direction, transitioning into a real-time action RPG while retaining its signature anime-inspired visual style. Players can now engage enemies directly in fluid, real-time combat, marking a bold evolution for the franchise.

Early Metacritic Reception

International gaming media outlets have begun publishing their reviews, and Metacritic currently lists an average score of 79/100, indicating a generally positive reception. While no outlet has awarded a perfect score so far, many reviews praise the game’s ambition and systems.

• CGMagazine gave the game the highest score to date with 9/10, highlighting the smooth combat system and the depth of its factory management simulation mechanics.
• France-based Jeuxvideo awarded 17/20, praising character design, art direction, and the dense quest content, while noting that the tutorial sections felt overly text-heavy.

Lower-End Criticism and Ongoing Potential

At the lower end of the score range, The Gamer offered a more reserved 3/5. While the outlet appreciated the game’s visuals and background environments, it criticized the slower pacing and expressed dissatisfaction with the combat system. Even so, the review acknowledged the game’s potential to improve through future updates and patches.

Full List of Review Scores

• CGMagazine – 9/10
• Gamerliner – 4.5/5
• GameGrin – 8/10
• Gamer Escape – 8/10
• The Outer Haven – 4/5
• Hardcore Gamer – 4/5
• Everyeye.it – 7.5/10
• Jeuxvideo – 17/20
• Final Weapon – 3.5/5
• The Gamer – 3/5

About Arknights: Endfield

Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play action RPG that tells a new story set on the moon Talos-II, home to refugees from the planet Terra. Various factions compete to claim control over this land, creating conflicts that drive both the narrative and gameplay.

In addition to action combat, the game features a base management system centered around factory-style operations, adding a strategic layer to progression.

The game is now available on PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices running iOS and Android. For future updates and coverage, stay tuned to This Is Game SEA.