Big things are coming to the Talos-II. Arknights: Endfield’s version 1.1 update — titled “Old Deep Water Dies, by Rising Tide It is Denied” — kicks off with scheduled maintenance beginning March 12, 2026 at 06:00 (UTC+8). Before you plan your gaming session, here’s everything you need to know about the downtime, compensation, and what’s dropping when servers come back online.
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Version 1.1 Maintenance — Global Schedule at a Glance
The maintenance for Version 1.1 will start on March 12, 2026 at 06:00 AM until 12:00 PM (UTC+8), lasting six hours in total.
| 🌍 Region / Server | ⏰ Start Time | 🏁 End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Server (UTC+8) | Mar 12 — 06:00 AM | Mar 12 — 12:00 PM |
| Americas/Europe (UTC-5) | Mar 11 — 17:00 PM | Mar 11 — 23:00 PM |
| India (IST / UTC+5:30) | Mar 12 — 03:30 AM | Mar 12 — 09:30 AM |
| UK (GMT) | Mar 11 — 10:00 PM | Mar 12 — 04:00 AM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | Mar 11 — 2:00 PM | Mar 11 — 8:00 PM |
The Asia Server maintenance should conclude around 12:00 (UTC+8) on March 12, while the Americas/Europe Server maintenance should end around 23:00 (UTC-5) on March 11. These are estimated times — always check the official X account (@AKEndfield) if maintenance runs longer than expected.
What You Need to Do Before Servers Go Down
You will not be able to log into the game during the maintenance period, so plan your gaming schedule accordingly. Burn your Sanity, finish daily commissions, and wrap up any active event missions before the clock hits zero.
Download Size — Free Up Space NOW
This update is mandatory and requires a full client re-download. Here’s the storage you’ll need:
| 📱 Platform | 📦 Download Size | 💾 Extra Space Needed |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | ~9 GB | +20 GB during extraction |
| Android | ~6 GB | +20 GB during extraction |
| PlayStation 5 | ~37 GB | +48 GB during extraction |
| PC | ~37 GB | +48 GB during extraction |
Due to the large download size, Gryphline recommends downloading the update over a stable Wi-Fi connection.
Maintenance Compensation — Free Oroberyls!
As compensation for the downtime, the developers will hand out 900 Oroberyls via in-game mail, valid until the next version update. That’s nearly enough for a guaranteed pull — check your mailbox the moment servers are back online.
This kind of live-service compensation model is now standard practice across the gacha genre — learn more about how the gacha game Wikipedia page explains these mechanics and player retention strategies.
What’s New in Version 1.1?
Version 1.1 will debut with the release of Tangtang, a Cryo Handcannon operator, followed by Rossi (Physical Sword) approximately 17 days into the patch cycle. Twinfinite Expect new story content, QoL improvements, and balance updates as part of the Old Deep Water Dies narrative arc.
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FAQs
Q: How long is the Arknights: Endfield 1.1 maintenance on March 12, 2026?
The maintenance lasts six hours — from 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM (UTC+8) Unscramble It — after which servers come back online and version 1.1 content becomes fully accessible.
Q: What compensation do players receive for the Arknights: Endfield 1.1 downtime?
All eligible players will receive 900 Oroberyls via in-game mail as compensation for the maintenance period — valid until the next version update, so collect them as soon as the servers are live.
