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The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Opens 2 October — Yorushika Sings the New OP

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The date is locked in. At today’s Summer Garden Party 2026 fan event in Yokohama — held in front of 4,000 fans at Pacifico Yokohama National Grand Hall — the production team confirmed that The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 begins 2 October 2026, streaming weekly on Crunchyroll. For Singapore fans, the timing couldn’t be better: the series’ official exhibition opens here on 30 September, one day before the new season kicks off.

Maomao Steps Outside the Palace — What Season 3 Holds

Season 3 broadens Maomao’s world considerably. After two seasons navigating the treacherous politics of the imperial inner sanctum, she will now venture into common settlements, neighbouring territories, and new court factions. A looming plague and an enigmatic sorcerer are teased as the threats driving the new arc, while the slow-burn dynamic between Maomao and Jinshi continues to deepen.

The format is a split cour: Part 1 runs from October 2026 into early 2027, with Part 2 following from April 2027. Studio OLM — which produced both previous seasons — returns for the full run.

Maomao and Jinshi in an orchard, reaching for golden fruit — a key visual from The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Image courtesy of TOHO Animation / OLM

A notable new character was also revealed: Reina Ueda joins the cast as Bai Niangníang (sometimes written as Paiñanñan), a mysterious fairy-like figure described as having white translucent skin, white hair, and striking red eyes. Whether she is ally or antagonist is carefully left unclear — exactly the kind of introduction the series does best. (Source: Denfaminicogamer (Japanese))

Yorushika’s Wind-Swept Opening Theme

The opening theme for Season 3 Part 1 is “Kumo wo Nuke Kaze Shita e Watashi dake” (雲を抜け風下へ私だけ — roughly, “I Alone, Past Clouds and Downwind”) by Yorushika. Composer n-buna described the track as built from an image of an expansive grassland and the feeling of wind — a sound that deliberately mirrors the season’s shift from enclosed palace intrigue to open, travelling adventure. (Source: Natalie Music (Japanese))

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 & Film Announcement PV — via TOHO animation チャンネル on YouTube (Japanese)

How Singapore Fans Can Watch — and What to Do Before October

Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream Season 3 for Singapore subscribers, with new episodes landing each Friday after the Japanese broadcast. If you haven’t watched the earlier seasons, seven weeks is ample time to clear all 24 episodes of Season 1 and the 24 of Season 2 before the premiere.

The Apothecary Diaries Summer Garden Party 2026 official event visual, featuring the full cast in matching white and gold outfits
Image courtesy of TOHO Animation / OLM

Beyond streaming, the official Apothecary Diaries Exhibition opens in Singapore on 30 September — a full exhibition of art, costumes, and behind-the-scenes materials from the series running right through the Season 3 premiere window. That’s one of the better anime weekends Singapore fans will get this year.

Also in the pipeline: the theatrical film The Apothecary Diaries: The Hidden Treasure of the Deceased Consort opens in Japan on December 11, 2026, featuring an original story written by the novel’s author Natsu Hyuuga. No Singapore cinema date has been announced yet, but we’ll cover it as soon as local distribution details surface. Catch up on more anime news here.

Game News

Rumour: Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Are Coming to Switch This Autumn

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Hoenn fans, it may be time to warm up the Mach Bike. Reliable leaker Shpeshal Nick is claiming that Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are headed to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 this autumn — and there is enough circumstantial evidence sitting behind the rumour to make it worth paying close attention to.

What Shpeshal Nick Claims

Pokémon Ruby gameplay — trainer on bicycle with Latias in Hoenn
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

On 12 August, Nick posted on X that ports of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are currently planned for late September or October 2026. He did not specify whether the three games would arrive simultaneously or be staggered, and no pricing or eShop details were given. The Pokémon Company has not commented.

Nick’s track record gives the claim weight. He accurately leaked the Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and the 40th Anniversary Pro Controller before either appeared officially — so while his word is not law, the history is hard to dismiss outright.

The Evidence Behind the Rumour

Rayquaza GBA battle sprite from Pokémon Emerald
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

Two pieces of supporting evidence make this rumour feel credible rather than speculative:

Dataminer discovery: Shortly after Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen launched on Switch on Pokémon Day (27 February 2026), dataminers found connectivity strings inside those ports explicitly referencing Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. The same kind of inter-game linking existed in the original GBA releases, and the presence of that code in the Switch versions suggests Game Freak built in hooks for Hoenn games that were already in the pipeline.

Rayquaza marketing push: The Pokémon Company has been running a high-visibility Rayquaza campaign through mid-2026 — Mega Rayquaza anchored the Pokémon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies expansion (July 30) and the TCG Storm Emeralda set (with Mega Rayquaza ex). Rayquaza is the cover legendary of Pokémon Emerald. A coordinated card push without a game announcement would be unusual; a push that dovetails with an eShop port would be textbook Pokémon Company marketing.

The FireRed/LeafGreen Blueprint

Pokémon FireRed on Nintendo Switch — Wild Snorlax battle screenshot
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company / Nintendo

The Gen 3 ports would almost certainly follow the approach Nintendo used for FireRed and LeafGreen in February 2026: faithful recreations of the GBA originals, slightly upscaled for Switch resolution, with no remade visuals or added features beyond eShop convenience. FRLG cost US$19.99 each — equivalent to roughly S$26–27 at current eShop rates for Singapore. Expect similar pricing for Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald if they arrive.

What This Would Mean for Singapore Trainers

If the ports are real, Singapore players should expect:

  • Nintendo eShop download only — as with FRLG, no physical cartridge is likely
  • SGD pricing around S$26–30 per game based on the FRLG precedent
  • Nintendo Switch Online not required to play, though it may unlock connectivity features
  • Pokémon HOME compatibility likely to follow — the October HOME 4.1.0 update already confirmed expanded Gen 1 (FRLG) connectivity; Gen 3 linking would be a natural next step

One important caveat: these would almost certainly be digital-only Switch ports of the original GBA releases — not remakes. If you were hoping for Hoenn reimagined in the Legends style, this isn’t that. What you would get is the authentic 2003–2004 experience on a modern screen, which for many players is exactly what they want.

Neither Nintendo nor The Pokémon Company has confirmed anything. Treat this as a strong, evidence-backed rumour until an official announcement lands. We will update this post if that happens. Keep an eye on our news section for any Pokémon Presents developments.

Manga Anime

Sparks of Tomorrow Arc 2 Starts 16 August — Five New Cast Members

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Kyoto Animation’s steampunk romance is back. Arc 2 of Sparks of Tomorrow begins this Sunday, 16 August, with Episode 7 “Elopement” dropping on Netflix Singapore — and the production has announced five new cast additions joining the story for the new arc.

Sparks of Tomorrow — Kihachi, as seen in the Netflix Anime official trailer
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation / Netflix

Arc 2 Takes Kihachi and Inako to Shiga

Kihachi and Inako stand on a rooftop overlooking a steampunk industrial city at sunset in Sparks of Tomorrow
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation / Netflix

The first arc of Sparks of Tomorrow — which we covered when the series premiered on Netflix in July — followed Kihachi Yoshida and sake brewer Inako Kintoki on a frantic search for the mythical “20th Century Electricity Catalog,” a lost compendium of electrical knowledge hidden somewhere in Meiji-era Japan. Arc 2 picks up that thread and moves the hunt to Shiga, where the missing second half of the Catalog is said to be located.

The arc premiere episode preview also drops a significant personal complication: Inako appears to accept a marriage proposal from Yosuke, a choice that threatens to end the partnership at the worst possible moment. Meanwhile, Kihachi’s older brother Seiroku steps into a more prominent role as the search enters its most consequential phase.

Five Voice Actors Joining the Cast

Kihachi reacts with surprise in a warmly lit scene from Sparks of Tomorrow
Image courtesy of Kyoto Animation / Netflix

Ahead of the new arc, Kyoto Animation and Netflix Anime confirmed five new voice cast members for characters arriving in Arc 2:

  • Yoshihisa Kawahara as Stewart Smith — described by the production as a key figure in the arc’s events
  • Hiroshi Yanaka as Jinemon Momokawa
  • Mayumi Asano as Naeko Momokawa
  • Daichi Endo as Bunshichi Yagura
  • Ayahi Takagaki as Tome / Inari
Sparks of Tomorrow | Official Trailer | Netflix Anime — via Netflix Anime on YouTube

How to Watch in Singapore

All six Arc 1 episodes of Sparks of Tomorrow are streaming now on Netflix Singapore. Episode 7 “Elopement” — the Arc 2 premiere — drops globally on Netflix on 16 August 2026. The series is directed by Minoru Ota at Kyoto Animation, based on the manga 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku by Hiro Yuki. Netflix SG subscribers get the episode simultaneously with the rest of the world — no simulcast delay.

For more anime coverage and streaming guides, check our full Manga Anime section.

Game News

Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 — Livestream Codes, Astropolis and the 26 August Launch

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The Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 “To Roll the Stars in Astropolis” special program wrapped up tonight at 7:30 PM SGT, and HoYoverse dropped three redemption codes during the broadcast — worth 300 Stellar Jades in total. They expire at 11:59 PM SGT this Saturday, 15 August, so if you play on any server, redeem them now.

Honkai Star Rail Version 4.5 To Roll the Stars in Astropolis special program key visual showing chibi characters at the Astropolis summer resort
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 Codes — Expire Saturday 15 August at 11:59 PM SGT

Three codes aired during tonight’s special program. Redeem them in-game via Menu › Tools › Redemption Code, or paste them at the HoYoverse redemption site. Rewards land in your in-game mailbox within minutes.

  • 2TKRKAR6YG2X — 100 Stellar Jade + 50,000 Credits
  • LSJ9JARPZH33 — 100 Stellar Jade + 5 Traveler’s Guides
  • YAJQ2TR6ZY2P — 100 Stellar Jade + 4 Refined Aether

That’s 300 Stellar Jades across all three — about a fifth of a soft pity. All codes are valid for all regions and expire Saturday 15 August at 11:59 PM SGT.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 “To Roll the Stars in Astropolis” Special Program — via Honkai: Star Rail on YouTube

Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair — Summer Alts Confirmed

As previewed earlier this week, two of the game’s most popular characters are getting summer alternate forms in Version 4.5, and the stream confirmed their kits, paths and phase slots.

Robin • Summeretto (Phase 1) is a five-star Wind unit on the Remembrance path. That’s a meaningful change from the original Robin’s Harmony/Physical kit — she plays differently, not just looks different. She headlines Phase 1, which opens on 26 August alongside a Hyacine rerun.

Aventurine Waveflair official drip art for Honkai Star Rail 4.5, showing Aventurine relaxing on a beach chair at a night resort with tropical flowers
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Aventurine • Waveflair (Phase 2) is a five-star Quantum unit on the Elation path — a genuine playstyle departure from the original’s Preservation/Imaginary build. He arrives in Phase 2 alongside an Ashveil rerun.

Robin Summeretto close-up action art for Honkai Star Rail 4.5, holding a star-shaped microphone with a space and city backdrop at night
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

What Else Is in Version 4.5

Version 4.5 goes live on 26 August 2026, with maintenance beginning the afternoon of 25 August. The patch runs for five weeks. Here’s what to expect:

  • New location — Astropolis: an IPC-operated resort destination where the Astral Express crew heads next, picking up directly from the Version 4.4 story conclusion. Think upscale beach resort, but in space.
  • Events: a racing event set in Astropolis is confirmed, with additional activities spanning the five-week period.
  • 10 free Special Star Rail Passes: log in for seven consecutive days after launch and they land in your in-game mailbox — useful regardless of which banner you’re targeting.

Should Singapore Trailblazers Pull?

Both alts are mechanically distinct enough that owning the original does not make the summer version redundant — Robin Summeretto’s Wind Remembrance kit opens team compositions that the original Harmony Robin cannot slot into, while Aventurine Waveflair’s Elation path gives him a completely different role in combat. Neither is a straight upgrade; they’re lateral expansions of your roster.

For Singapore players deciding between the two phases, the practical question is whether you need a Wind Remembrance unit before you need a Quantum Elation unit in your current teams. The 300 free Jades from tonight’s codes, combined with the 10 free passes at launch, give you a small head-start either way. Check the Game News section closer to 26 August for a full banner and build rundown once more kit details are confirmed.

Game News

Blue Archive Bans 122,046 Accounts in Biggest Wave Yet for Exploiting In-Game Mechanics

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Blue Archive’s developer has dropped its biggest ban hammer yet. A total of 122,046 player accounts on the global EN server have been permanently banned following an August 13 enforcement action targeting players who exploited the game’s systems for an unfair competitive edge.

The official @EN_BlueArchive account confirmed the disciplinary action on X, stating that the accounts were banned for “abusing in-game mechanics to gain an unfair advantage over others.” All 122,046 bans are permanent, with no reinstatement window mentioned in the announcement.

This is Blue Archive’s largest single enforcement action on record. Earlier this year, two separate waves removed 23,268 accounts in May and 25,536 accounts in June — the June wave was explicitly linked to score manipulation in the competitive Total Assault and Grand Assault raid modes. The August wave exceeds both of those combined, and by a wide margin.

Blue Archive gameplay — tactical battle scene

What is Blue Archive?

Blue Archive is a tactical RPG gacha from Nexon and developer NAT Games, set in Kivotos — a sprawling city-academy where players take the role of a sensei guiding student squads through story missions and competitive multiplayer events. Originally launched in South Korea in 2021, the game has since expanded to a global EN server and is available on mobile and Steam, building a loyal following across Southeast Asia.

Blue Archive character art

Why This Matters for Singapore Players

The EN server is the primary access point for players in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Competitive events like Total Assault and Grand Assault distribute rewards — including exclusive characters and premium currency — based on global leaderboard standings. When accounts artificially inflate their scores, legitimate players are pushed down the rankings and lose out on the rewards that reflect their actual effort.

The scale of this wave is striking. The official statement did not specify which mechanics were abused or whether third-party tools were involved — the studio typically keeps those details private to avoid informing future bad actors. But the sheer numbers suggest Nexon’s detection systems have made a substantial improvement, sweeping up a population nearly five times larger than anything seen in a single prior action.

Blue Archive battle with student characters

The full ban notice is live on the official @EN_BlueArchive X account. Players looking for more information can also check the Blue Archive EN community forum on Nexon, where the team has historically posted additional context on major enforcement actions.

Event

Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis — Singapore Concert Dates Confirmed for November 2026

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Singapore Titans — mark your calendars. Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis is coming to Esplanade Concert Hall for three nights, November 26–28, 2026, and this is one live anime music event you do not want to let slip past.

The orchestral concert tour is produced by Wild Faery and features the complete soundtrack of the legendary series performed live by over 100 musicians and a full choir, accompanied by high-definition visuals. Hiroyuki Sawano and Kohta Yamamoto — the composers behind every iconic moment from the anime — provide the source material, with arrangements by Nobuko Toda and Kaoru Wada.

Singapore Dates & Tickets

Three nights only at Esplanade Concert Hall:

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2026
  • Thursday, November 27, 2026
  • Friday, November 28, 2026

Tickets are priced at S$99 to S$189 and are available now via SISTIC. Singapore is one of 15 cities on the world tour — and given how fast anime concert tickets move here, do not wait on this.

Get tickets via SISTIC →

Attack on Titan Symphony from Paradis world tour schedule showing all 15 cities including Singapore November 26 to 28 2026

What to Expect on the Night

This is a full orchestral production — over 100 musicians and singers performing live on stage, with HD visuals projected in sync with the music throughout the show. The combination of Sawano and Yamamoto’s compositions — spanning every season and every emotional peak of the series — performed live at this scale is genuinely a rare thing. Toda and Wada’s concert arrangements are built to hit hard in a live venue setting.

For anyone who has seen the series through to the end, hearing those tracks live will be something else entirely.

Attack on Titan Symphony from Paradis live orchestral performance with over 100 musicians on stage and HD visuals projected behind them

The Timing Is Not a Coincidence

The concert tour lands in the middle of a major week for Attack on Titan. WIT Studio — which produced the original first three seasons of the series — has teased a significant announcement dropping on August 20, 2026. Their teaser poster shows a character composition featuring Eren (Survey Corps badge visible), Hange, Armin, Levi and others, with the Japanese text “名は進撃の巻人” (The name is Attack on Titan) and the date 2026.8.20.

What WIT is announcing is not yet known — the speculation is running the full spectrum. But a full orchestral world tour confirming Singapore dates alongside a studio teaser in the same week tells you exactly how much momentum this franchise still has in 2026.

WIT Studio official Attack on Titan teaser poster for August 20 2026 announcement showing Eren Hange Armin Levi and other characters

Tickets for the Singapore shows: sistic.com.sg — search titan1126. Priced at S$99–S$189. Three-night run means there are options, but move quickly.

Game News, News

Battlefield 6 × Top Gun: Wake Island Returns on 18 August

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Top Gun: Maverick was one of the biggest cinema events in Singapore in recent memory, and now EA is bringing that same jet-powered adrenaline rush into Battlefield 6. Season 4 Phase 2 — dubbed the Top Gun Update — drops on 18 August 2026, adding the legendary Wake Island map, the franchise’s first two-seat jets since Battlefield 2, and voicelines recorded by the original Top Gun: Maverick cast. It is free for all BF6 owners and goes live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC simultaneously.

Battlefield 6 x Top Gun: Carrier Strike Cinematic Trailer — via Battlefield on YouTube

Rooster, Bob and Warlock with Original Actor Voicelines

Three characters from Top Gun: Maverick enter Battlefield 6 as playable operators, reprised by the actors from the film:

  • Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw — voiced by Miles Teller
  • Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd — voiced by Lewis Pullman
  • Adm. Solomon “Warlock” Bates — voiced by Charles Parnell

Teller and Pullman recorded new lines specifically for the Top Gun: Fighter Sweep Gauntlet mission, making this feel more like a genuine Hollywood crossover than a cosmetic reskin. “Jets. Adrenaline. The drive to be the best. Battlefield’s unmatched sense of scale is the perfect way to bring Top Gun’s iconic and cinematic aerial combat to life,” said Ryan McArthur, Executive Producer at BF Studios, as reported by CGMagazine.

Battlefield Season 4 Top Gun crossover announcement banner with two operators on aircraft carrier
Image courtesy of EA / BF Studios

Wake Island Is Back — With Two-Seat Jets

Wake Island — a fan-favourite map from Battlefield 1942 that has appeared in several entries since — makes its BF6 debut rebuilt around large-scale naval warfare across land, air, and sea. The atoll setting is designed to make every jet, boat, and tank relevant, with the aircraft carrier playing a central role in the new Carrier Strike mode.

Two-seat jets also return for the first time since Battlefield 2. The Top Gun Update adds:

  • F/A-81F Super Spectre (two-seat jet)
  • F-74A Seacat (two-seat jet)

These sit alongside the existing F-18 Super Hornet and F-14 Tomcat in the vehicle roster. Having a dedicated gunner slot changes the tactical dynamic significantly — expect squad pilots coordinating voice-chat runs over Wake Island from 18 August.

Battlefield 6 Top Gun Wake Island gameplay aerial view showing aircraft carrier and jets
Image courtesy of EA / BF Studios and Paramount Pictures

Top Gun: Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep

Two brand-new modes arrive with the update:

  • Top Gun: Carrier Strike (Battlefield 6) — Teams battle across Wake Island to destroy the enemy aircraft carrier by capturing sectors and deploying vehicles. This is the flagship new mode and directly showcases the land-air-sea design philosophy of the map.
  • Top Gun: Fighter Sweep (Battlefield REDSEC) — A jets-only Gauntlet mission set on Tsuru Reef with original voiceovers from Miles Teller and Lewis Pullman. Pure dogfighting, no ground combat.

The Aircraft Carrier is also a new POI in Battlefield REDSEC, offering higher-value loot than standard drop zones and spawning with High Value Zone status.

Everything Else Dropping on 18 August

Beyond the crossover content, Phase 2 is dense:

  • New weapon: Interdictor sniper rifle
  • New features: Spectator Mode and Custom Lobbies go live simultaneously, a long-requested addition for community tournament organisers
  • Portal: The Advanced Editor Program gains baked lighting and terrain editing tools; Tsuru Reef joins as a Portal custom-experience map

Phase 3 — Tidal Strike on 15 September — follows with the Diver’s Knife melee weapon, the Deep Six collection event, new Phantom Program discoverable secrets, and the Proximity Chat feature for REDSEC.

Battlefield 6 Season 4 full roadmap showing Pacific Front, Top Gun, and Tidal Strike phases
Image courtesy of EA / BF Studios

The Top Gun Update is free for all Battlefield 6 owners; some Season 4 content requires gameplay or in-game purchase to unlock. Battlefield REDSEC remains free-to-play as a standalone. Check EA’s official Battlefield 6 page for full details on pricing and availability. For more game news, keep an eye on GameTrader.

Game News

Arknights: Endfield Is Coming to Steam — Wishlist Now for In-Game Rewards

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Singapore’s Arknights community has been asking for it since launch day, and Gryphline finally delivered: Arknights: Endfield is officially confirmed for Steam, with the store page going live today, 13 August 2026. A release date has yet to be announced, but a Wishlist milestone campaign is already running — and it comes with free in-game goodies.

Steam Page Is Live — Wishlist for Rewards

Publisher GRYPHLINE and developer Hypergryph confirmed the Steam release via the newly live store page on Steam (App ID 4732690), reported today by Automaton. The listing reads “Coming soon” — an exact date is expected to follow, described as coming “in the near future.”

To mark the launch of the Steam page, the developers have announced a Wishlist milestone reward campaign. Hit any of the targets below by the time the game launches on Steam and all players (across all platforms, to be confirmed) receive the corresponding rewards:

  • Phase 1 — 30,000 Wishlists: T-Creds ×8,000
  • Phase 2 — 100,000 Wishlists: Elementary Cognitive Carrier ×2
  • Phase 3 — 200,000 Wishlists: Arms INSP Set ×2
  • Final Goal — 300,000 Wishlists: Special Commemorative Portrait Frame ×1

T-Creds and Cognitive Carriers are meaningful pulls currency, so even the lower milestones are worth chasing. Head to the Steam page and hit Wishlist — it costs nothing and helps unlock rewards for existing players too.

Arknights: Endfield Official Release Trailer: Back to Endfield — via Arknights: Endfield on YouTube

What Is Arknights: Endfield?

For anyone who hasn’t made the jump yet: Arknights: Endfield is a 3D real-time strategy RPG set in the Arknights universe, developed by Hypergryph and published by GRYPHLINE. You take the role of the Endministrator of Endfield Industries, exploring the planet Talos-II and leading a cast of Operators through combat, base-building, and story content in full 3D — a major visual step up from the original Arknights mobile tower-defence.

The game launched in January 2026 for PC (native client and Epic Games Store), PS5, and mobile. As we covered when Version 1.4 Homecoming dropped in July, the game has been expanding steadily with new Operators, story chapters, and modes since launch.

Arknights Endfield operator character close-up with teal energy weapons
Image courtesy of Hypergryph / GRYPHLINE
Arknights Endfield pink-haired operator character with purple magical effects
Image courtesy of Hypergryph / GRYPHLINE

Why Steam Matters for Singapore Players

Steam is comfortably the dominant PC gaming platform in Singapore and Southeast Asia. For players who have been holding off on Arknights: Endfield specifically because it wasn’t on Steam — Steam Wallet top-ups, family sharing, native overlay, and community hub access — that wait is nearly over.

There is also a practical benefit for the Arknights community here: many SG players already have their gaming spend routed through Steam Wallet (including through Singapore’s various eWallet and convenience-store top-up options), making Steam a much more comfortable entry point than setting up a separate Epic account or native client login.

Arknights Endfield battlefield environment with ancient ruins and glowing energy tower
Image courtesy of Hypergryph / GRYPHLINE
Arknights Endfield aerial view of Talos-II environment with purple energy beams
Image courtesy of Hypergryph / GRYPHLINE

Cross-save and cross-progression details between the Steam version and existing PC/mobile accounts have not yet been confirmed — we’ll update this article when Gryphline announces more. Keep an eye on the Steam store page and the official Arknights: Endfield social channels for the release date announcement.

Check out our latest game news for more updates on what’s landing on PC and console this month.

Game News

Dave the Diver Hits iOS and Android on 17 September — DLC Included from Day One

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Mark 17 September on your calendar — MINTROCKET and Nexon have confirmed that Dave the Diver arrives on iOS and Android on that date, giving Singapore mobile gamers their first proper shot at one of indie gaming’s most beloved recent releases. The game was previously targeting August 2026; the short delay was used to polish mobile-specific controls and optimisations.

Dave the Diver mobile launch September 17 2026
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

September 17 — the Full Game on Your Phone

Dave the Diver on mobile is a complete port of the original PC experience — the same open-water exploration by day, the same chaotic sushi-restaurant management at Bancho Sushi by night. The app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, with the full game unlocked via a single in-app purchase priced at USD 8.99 (SGD pricing via each regional store at launch). If you’ve been waiting for a legitimate, full-featured port rather than a slimmed-down mobile spin-off, this is it.

Dave the Diver – Official Gameplay Overview Trailer — via GameTrailers on YouTube
Dave the Diver underwater exploration gameplay
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

Day-One DLC: DREDGE Pack and In the Jungle Both Included

The base game isn’t arriving alone. From day one, mobile players can also purchase the DREDGE content pack — the eerie maritime horror crossover that has been a fan favourite on PC — and the In the Jungle expansion, which trades the Blue Hole for a freshwater jungle biome complete with new creatures, taming mechanics, and the multi-function Jungle Gun. As we covered when In the Jungle launched on PC, the expansion runs roughly ten hours and adds a Cut the Rope crossover baked into its story.

There’s also a bonus for early buyers: the Dave the Diver Digital Extra — which currently sells for USD 10 on Steam and includes a unique boat skin, a full art book, and the game’s soundtrack — will be given free to any mobile player who purchases the base game.

Dave the Diver Bancho Sushi restaurant management
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

Built for Handheld — Gyro Controls and Mobile Optimisations

The short push from August to September was used to implement mobile-specific quality-of-life improvements. The most notable is gyro tilt control for the tea-pouring minigame at Bancho Sushi — one of the PC version’s more fiddly sequences, now designed around the way you actually hold a phone. MINTROCKET says the overall touch interface has been reworked to reduce friction across the game’s most control-intensive sections.

Dave the Diver gameplay scene
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

Heartopia × Dave the Diver Is Live Right Now

If you already play Heartopia, the cosy life-sim mobile game, there’s a timed crossover event running until 7 September — the “No Bubbles Lost!” collaboration adds Dave the Diver-themed outfits, accessories, furniture, and recipes to the game. It’s a neat soft launch for the franchise on mobile ahead of the full game hitting in September.

Dave the Diver in-game fishing and crafting
Image courtesy of MINTROCKET

Preorders for Dave the Diver mobile are open now on the App Store and Google Play. Check out our other game news coverage for the latest across PC, console, and mobile.