If you're a dedicated fan of Arknights, the development of Arknights: Endfield has likely been on your radar as this sequel-slash-successor starts to come to life. While the excitement builds, a new major beta test for Arknights: Endfield has just kicked off, but there's a catch—it's exclusively for PC players at the moment.

Although this might be a letdown for those who've enjoyed Arknights primarily on mobile, it's a golden opportunity for PC gamers to dive into the fresh content, new characters, and more that Endfield has to offer. It appears that developer Gryphline is extending a bit of an olive branch to the PC community with this early access, signaling a slight prioritization of the desktop platform over mobile.

Set within the same universe as the original Arknights, Endfield is poised to transition the series into the realm of 3D RPGs, drawing inspiration from successful titles like MiHoYo's Genshin Impact. As feedback and insights begin to emerge from this beta test, we can anticipate a wealth of information about Endfield. This includes the introduction of new characters, dodge mechanics, and combos, as well as new maps, puzzles, and dungeon content, all complemented by a variety of other enhancements.

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While my earlier comment about the sting of this PC-only beta might have been a slight exaggeration, it's fascinating to see the slight shift in focus towards PC, especially considering most fans have experienced the Arknights series on mobile devices. This move is reminiscent of NetEase's approach with Once Human, where developers are increasingly considering the PC audience as a key demographic.

Though I don't anticipate a significant delay for Endfield's mobile release akin to that of Once Human, it's an aspect to keep in mind as more details about this sequel emerge.

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