Observed Signal · Jul 28, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Arknights: Endfield Tops $126.7M Mobile Revenue
Arknights: Endfield has earned an estimated $126.7 million on major mobile app stores in its first six months since launching on January 22, 2026. Japan accounted for the largest share of mobile spending at 41%, followed by China (28%) and the US (9%). The title generated $2.8m on launch day and $4.7m on day two, reached $100m on mobile in just over three months, and recorded a return to growth in month six following updates released on June 26 and July 16, 2026. The game achieved 35 million pre-registrations across platforms and supports cross-progression; it is also available on PC and PS5 and uses additional storefronts and payment methods beyond the App Store and Google Play.
Shows strong mobile monetization and regional spending patterns for a major game IP, relevant for mobile monetization and in-app purchase strategies but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Arknights: Endfield earned an estimated $126.7 million on major mobile app stores in its first six months.
- 41% of the game's mobile earnings came from players in Japan, with China contributing 28% and the US 9% (AppMagic estimates).
- The game launched on January 22, 2026, and produced $2.8 million on launch day and $4.7 million on day two (January 23, 2026).
- Endfield reached $100 million on mobile in slightly more than three months; the original Arknights took 12 months from its 2019 China release to hit $100 million between major mobile stores.
- Arknights: Endfield had 35 million pre-registrations across platforms, supports cross-progression, and saw a month-six revenue increase (72% vs month five) after updates on June 26 and July 16, 2026.
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