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Arknights Patch Notes History

Arknights is Hypergryph's strategic tower-defense RPG, published globally by Yostar. Main-story Episodes and side stories alternate on a roughly monthly cycle, each with its own headhunting banner. Every major update below has a short summary, what it means for buyers where it matters, and links to the official notes.

Latest: Episode 17 · ·2 patches tracked·Checked October 15, 2026
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  1. Episode 17Latest

    Critical Phase Transition

    • Episode 17 of the main story is live; during the Celebration (to October 28) it unlocks after clearing stage 3-8, then reverts to normal progression requirements.
    • The limited Sealed With Time banner headlines Kal'tsit·Esperanta, a limited 6-star Medic of the new Watchman branch.
    • Closure, Rhodes Island's shopkeeper, is finally playable: a 6-star Vanguard (Tactician) whose drone links operators as reinforcements and lets the DP meter go into debt.
    • New Tier 3 and Tier 4 farming materials arrive, with stages 17-5 and 17-11 as the new farm spots; the Unlicensed Clinic event shop runs to November 4.
    For buyers

    A limited banner (Kal'tsit·Esperanta) inside a Celebration is peak Originium demand - limited banners are when top-up and account listings move fastest, and when Yostar's account-trading ban bites hardest.

    Sources (2)
  2. Side Story

    People, A People

    • An Ursus-themed side story following the Children of Ursus, in two phases: Beyond the Days of Innocence (Sep 16) and Toward the Dawn of Resurgence (Sep 23).
    • The Rage of the Many banner added 6-star Zima the Raging Tide and 5-star Ukusik; the free welfare 5-star Botani was earned through the event's Hearing missions.
    Sources (1)

Read the full patch notes

Our summaries cover the changes that matter to players and buyers. For every line item, read the developer’s own notes.

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FAQ

What is the latest Arknights patch?

The latest update we track is Episode 17, Critical Phase Transition, released October 14, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.

Where can I read the official Arknights patch notes?

The full notes are published by the developer: Arknights official site (Yostar). Each patch on this page also links the sources we used.

How far back does this Arknights patch history go?

It covers the major updates from September 16, 2026 onward, 2 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.

We summarize from the developer’s announcements and name the outlet when a detail comes from a single report. Found an error or a missing patch? Tell us, and see our editorial policy.

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