Track every major addition in Arknights: Endfield 1.4, from new freebies and events to story progression, map mechanics and factory upgrades. This guide details the practical impacts, lets you compare event modes, and shows what to do first on patch launch.
Quick answer
| What | Answer |
|---|---|
| Free name change | 1 every 6 months |
| Aura barrels floor | 5,000 |
| New map | North Wuling Exclusion Zone |
| Personal device slots | 2 |
| Echoes of War | 3 difficulty stages |
| Heat Rage Mega Arena | 2 operators locked |
| Conduit distance | 300 m |
Claim the new freebies and login rewards
Collect your free and upgraded rewards first before jumping into new progression:
- Available once every 6 months.0:02
- New feature lets you commemorate your account start date.0:02
- Minimum payout is 5,000 aura barrels. Full jackpot is possible.0:02
- Rewards include battle pass items and weapons.0:30
Pull for the new characters
Patch 1.4 brings two new featured operators with distinct functions:
- Arcane debuts as a dual-form unit. Her intellect form acts as a nature DPS, specializing in damage output against multiple unit types. Her will form offers more supportive abilities, potentially shielding allies or boosting their sustainability.
- Lin Ao—now officially named—fills the electric support role, providing a team-wide attack boost plus healing. Her buffs are especially impactful for squads built around synergy and sustained combat.
Both new characters are useful in adapting to the patch's event modes, map hazards and environment changes.
Advance the North Wuling Exclusion Zone story
The main plot continues within the North Wuling Exclusion Zone, likely closing the Wuling arc and unlocking new mechanics:
- Access via main story progression.0:30
- New NPC ally ties into story events.0:30
- Necessary for new map mechanics: backpack slots expand to two.0:30
- Neutralizes Aether energy hazards.0:59
- New environmental change features and puzzles.0:59
- Unlocks new map areas as obstacles are cleared.0:59
- Story boss appears late in the area.0:59
Set up the new AIC factory systems
AIC factory changes these production routes:
- New extractor lets you gather multiple gases.0:59
- Transmuter lets you adapt gases to usage and recipes.0:59
- More recipes become available through new gas types.0:59
- Find easier ways to craft older factory outputs.0:59
- Gas purification now creates heavy Xiranite.0:59
- Expand your production options on the map.0:59
Choose which new events to prioritize
Compare the main event modes introduced in 1.4 and decide which fit your rewards or time goals.
| Event Name | Key Features | Team/Operator Setup | Special Mechanics | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echoes of War | Permanent challenge; 3 difficulty stages | Any team (can re-use squads across stages) | Unique mechanics per stage | All aura barrels awarded at lowest difficulty; profile rating display |
| Heat Rage Mega Arena | Timed combat event | Locked to 2 operators; trial teams available | Buffs applied; preset teams exist | Event materials |
| Rooted Realm | For fun; quest & coin-based | Standard team comp | Movement and timing-oriented | Coins, quest rewards |
| Umbra Monument / Deliver of the Cryptic | Standard seasonal updates | Regular teams | Usual mechanics | Routine rewards |
Use the new map collectibles and customization options
Several new customization and collectible systems are accessible in this patch:
- Talusites: A new collectible found on the map. Spend these to unlock custom emotes or cosmetic items.
- Camera update: Adds new stickers to personalize your profile and screenshots.
- Ornamentals page: Ornamentals no longer take up inventory slots. They now have their own interface for easier management.
- Phonograph on OMD Gene: Equip vinyls and select background music to play in your base area.
Use the quality-of-life system changes
Patch 1.4 delivers a large batch of system and interface improvements:
- Valley 4 progress is retained.2:38
- Convert materials to fit new upgrade paths.
- No need for repeats; gear can be crafted with any component.
- Easier gear crafting due to lower bill costs.
- Check units' art via the interface.
- Clarifies lore and terminology.
- No manual upkeep needed.
- Full control over placed build structures.
- Place facilities farther apart.2:55
- Easier navigation in crafting screens.
- Build more structures in the new zone.
- Quicker navigation on the map.
- Manage material swaps more efficiently.
- Lower effect density boosts performance for some devices.
- Targeting logic now more reliable.
- Visual quality raised for maps with water.
Watch for the future operator tease
Several new playable units and a surprise crossover were previewed:
- Sweet Proxy returns, with unique mechanics and storyline impact.
- Kuranta man—a mysterious future operator noted for visual design and possible new archetype.
- Typhon, known from the original Arknights, is confirmed for future release in Endfield.
- Perlica receives a crossover treatment, appearing as a playable outfit in Fortnite. The release is scheduled for August 14, adding cosmetic and promotional value across the games.
Also worth knowing
- Echoes of War stages do not require separate teams. Each difficulty stage can be played with any lineup, and you can reuse the same squad between stages without restrictions. This makes full clears much more accessible.
- Redeem code for cosmetics. Use the code ENDFIELDRENEW to obtain the Safety Helmet Sticker (cosmetic item).
- Cross-game collaboration is a notable highlight. The Perlica-to-Fortnite announcement is singled out as a surprise feature in viewer feedback.
Frequently asked
How many teams do you need for Echoes of War?
You do not need separate teams for each stage. Commenters noted that each stage can be challenged with any lineup without affecting the others, so the same squad can be reused across stages. Clearing the lowest difficulty is enough to get all aura barrels.
What is the best reward to look for in the 1.4 login and event updates?
The patch adds a free name change every 6 months, a birthday feature, and a daily scratch-off event with aura barrels. Echoes of War also lets you earn all aura barrels from the lowest difficulty, so the main value is not locked behind full clears. Talusites can be exchanged for items such as custom emotes and stickers.
Can you skip Valley 4 and still keep progress?
Yes. You can skip Valley 4 and go straight to Wuling while keeping Valley 4 progress intact. That means you can return later without losing what you already completed.
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