Homecoming Update Guide: Arcane & Liino Banners, Events & QoL

The Homecoming update for Arknights: Endfield has arrived, bringing a wealth of new content including two new 6-star operators, several new areas, and a host of quality-of-life improvements. Whether you're a veteran or returning player, this patch offers significant additions to explore.

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At a Glance

• New 6-star operators: Arcane (Arts Unit) and Liino (Polearm)
• New 6-star weapons: Type 42: Solemn Phalanx, Bedazzling Night Debut, Farsight, and more
• New main missions up to Chapter II Process VII
• New area: Wuling – Yinglung Pass and North Wuling Exclusion Zone
• Various events with substantial Oroberyl rewards
• Major QoL changes including camera system overhaul and PC graphics enhancements

New Operator Banners: Arcane and Liino

Arcane – North Yearns the Rift Vigile Chartered Headhunting

• Dates: After update – 2026-08-09 (server time)
• Rate-up 6-star: Arcane
• Other 6-stars in pool: Camille, Mi Fu, Ember, Lifeng, Ardelia, Last Rite, Pogranichnik
• Weapon Issue: Type 42: Solemn Phalanx (Arts Unit) with its own rate-up

Should You Pull Arcane?

Arcane appears to be an Arts-focused DPS operator. While exact numbers aren't available, his kit likely excels in sustained magic damage. If you lack a strong Arts damage dealer, his banner is worth considering. The accompanying Type 42: Solemn Phalanx weapon banner also provides a solid Arts Unit for him. Check our Arknights: Endfield tier list for more team ideas.

Liino – Good Morning from Your Dawnstar Chartered Headhunting

• Dates: 2026-08-09 – next version update
• Rate-up 6-star: Liino
• Weapon Issue: Bedazzling Night Debut (Polearm)

Should You Pull Liino?

Liino is a polearm-wielding operator, likely a physical damage dealer or hybrid. Without full kit details, assess your current roster. If you need a flexible melee DPS or want the Bedazzling Night Debut weapon, her banner is a solid target. Budget-conscious players may prioritize the earlier Arcane banner for its longer availability.

Events and Rewards

• Tribute of Companionship: 3-day login rewards 3000 Oroberyl, 5 Basic HH Permits, and the 6-star weapon Farsight (Sword).
• Fortune Connect-and-Win: Scratch daily for rewards; guaranteed at least 5000 Oroberyl over 14 scratches.
• Sign-in events: Two 7-day logs for headhunting permits ( Gaze North to the Rift HH Permit and Bedazzling Dawnstar HH Permit).
• Challenge events: HEAT RAGE! MEGA ARENA! (Oroberyl ×1200, Portrait Frame) and The Rooted Realm (Oroberyl ×1600).
• Guide events: Early unlock for Wuling main missions, plus a guide event with Oroberyl ×1200 and Mark of Perseverance.

Quality-of-Life and System Improvements

Combat and UI

• Enhanced targeting priority settings and teammate skill visual effect customization.
• Camera system overhaul: free movement, manual focus, adjustable operator positions, and new poses/stickers.
• New Birthday feature and ID Info Update Card for name changes.

AIC Factory Enhancements

• Increased level caps in Wuling, new gas-related AIC plans and facilities.
• Conduit connection range increased to 300 meters (straight-line), with improved blueprint saving.
• Remote stashing of wild facilities.

PC Graphics

• Added NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and AMD FSR 3 support (super resolution + frame generation).
• Improved rain effects and visual quality on PC and PlayStation 5.

Other Optimizations

• Client storage reduction.
• Faster loading in OMV Dijiang, red dot notification improvements, and expanded Talosite Exchange and Aero-Salvaging game modes.

Pre-Patch To-Dos and Day-1 Priorities

Before update:
– Complete any limited-time events expiring before the patch.
– Spend any remaining Sanity on desired materials.

After update:
– Claim compensation: 1800 Oroberyl total (maintenance + bug fix).
– Dive into new story content and the Wuling area.
– Start sign-in events immediately to accumulate headhunting permits.
– Check the new Talosite Exchange and Aero-Salvaging for unique rewards.

Conclusion

The Homecoming update sets the stage for the next chapter in Arknights: Endfield's story. With generous events and meaningful QoL, now is a great time to return or dive deeper.

For more guides and updates, visit our Arknights: Endfield hub.