Publisher GRYPHLINE and developer Mountain Contour have announced Arknights: Endfield is getting another beta next month.

Starting sometime in mid-January of next year, another beta will be available for the game with Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English voiceovers and text options.

Players can expect the beta to give them a chance at exploring the world of Talos-II as the Endministrator, as well as letting them experience exclusive content. More details and sign-ups for the new beta are now available over on the game’s official website.

Here’s a rundown on the the new beta, plus some new trailers for both gameplay and the beta:

New Playable Characters:

Characters featured in the previous test have undergone significant updates, including new models, animations, and special effects. In the upcoming beta test, players will have access to 15 playable characters, including two Endministrators (one of which is a new playable Endministrator) and 13 playable characters, with six new characters introduced in the test phase. This beta will also provide a preview of a limited portion of the game’s monetization system.

Combat and Character Progression:

Based on player feedback from the previous test, some adjustments have been made to various systems, including combat mechanics, skill effects, and character progression: 

• New “Combo Skills”: Under specific conditions, characters can trigger powerful combo attacks between them.
• New “Dodge” Mechanic: Added instant combat elements like dodging to enhance gameplay.
• Adjustments to Skill Effects and Release Logic: Skills, their effects, and how they are executed in combat have been refined.
• Changes to Item Usage: The use of consumable items like potions during battles has been updated.
• Expanded Character Progression: Character development now offers more depth and variety, allowing for a richer progression experience.

Base Building System:

The beta test introduces new tutorials and advanced gameplay mechanics to further enrich the player experience: 

• Base Building Tutorials: Various guides have been added to help players master the base construction system.
• New Defensive Structures: Tower defense-style buildings have been introduced, supporting both offensive and defensive operations.
• Expanded Construction Areas: Unlike the previous test, where factories could only be built in the central Hub Area, other maps now feature outposts where players can establish and expand their factories.

Story, Scenes, and Levels:

Several updates have been made to the game’s storyline and environments to offer a more immersive experience:

• Reworked Main Storyline: The main quest line has been expanded and enriched for a more captivating narrative.
• New Maps: Nine maps will be available in the beta.
• New Puzzle and Dungeon Content: Fresh puzzle mechanics and dungeons have been added to increase gameplay variety.

UI and System Enhancements: 

User interface and system guidance have been improved based on player feedback from the previous test.

Arknights: Endfield is in development for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android, though a release date hasn’t been confirmed.