Arknights is marking its 6.5th Anniversary with two pieces of news Singapore players will want to know: the game is getting a dedicated PC client on 13 August, and the “First of a Thousand Autumns” story event kicks off tomorrow (16 July) with a fresh limited 6-star Operator joining the pool.
PC Client Launches 13 August
The official Arknights PC client — separate from emulator workarounds — is set to launch on 13 August 2026. It supports full cross-save with your existing mobile account, meaning your operators, progression, and resources carry over with no loss. If you have been grinding on mobile for years, nothing disappears when you make the switch to PC.
The PC client also conveniently aligns with the close of the anniversary period, so you will have a fresh platform ready to jump into whatever content follows.
“First of a Thousand Autumns” Story Event — 16 July
The anniversary’s centrepiece event takes Operators deeper into the lore of Yan, the game’s Chinese-inspired nation. The event runs from 16 July 08:00 (SGT) and brings new story stages and Proofreading missions. Complete those missions to earn the five-star Operator Ju for free — no pulls required.
Limited Banners: Wang and Ch’en the Dawnstreak
Two 6-star Operators are available on the Festival Limited Headhunting banner from 16 July 08:00 to 30 July 03:59 (SGT):
- Wang (★★★★★★, Limited) — a brand-new Caster making their debut this anniversary. Wang is a first-time addition to the pool, so this is the only window to get them until a future rerun.
- Ch’en the Dawnstreak (★★★★★★) — a fan-favourite returning limited Operator, back for a rerun alongside the Yan celebrations. If you missed her the first time, this is your second chance.
Both operators share the same banner under the “Ashes to Ashes / Ages on Ages” Festival Limited pool.
Anniversary Free Rewards
Hypergryph is being generous for the 6.5th Anniversary. The anniversary period includes daily Originite Prime login rewards (adding up to over 20 pulls’ worth) and a 10x free Headhunting Permit. On top of that, a one-time Special Appreciation Gift is available in-game containing:
- 1,200 Orundum
- 90,000 LMD
- 30× Strategic Battle Record
- 2× Polymerization Preparation
- 3× Crystalline Electronic Unit
- 2× Rephasic Enantiomer
- 2× Nucleic Crystal Sinter
- 2× D32 Steel
- 2× Bipolar Nanoflake
- 2× Chip Catalyst
- 2× Kernel Headhunting Permit
That is a solid stack of T5 upgrade materials for anyone working on elite operators. Be sure to claim the Gift in-game before the anniversary window closes.
Five New Operator Outfits
Five limited-time operator skins go live in the Outfit Store from 16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT):
- Ling — A Gallant Dream
- Dusk — Hazy Jade
- Surfer — By the Lamplight
- Philae — An Opera of Flowers
- Yu — Clear Morning View
These outfits are only available during the anniversary window, so if any of your favourites are on the list, do not sleep on it.
Ch’en the Dawnstreak — Operator Preview
A Big Anniversary for Singapore Players
Arknights has a sizeable following in Singapore, and the PC client is a long-requested quality-of-life upgrade. Late-game content — particularly high-difficulty Integrated Strategies runs and Contingency Contract stages — benefits meaningfully from a larger screen and a proper keyboard-and-mouse setup. With cross-save, veteran players can switch to PC without sacrificing anything they have built on mobile.
The “First of a Thousand Autumns” anniversary celebrations begin tomorrow, 16 July. Log in to claim your free gifts, decide whether you are pulling for the new limited Wang or banking resources, and mark 13 August on your calendar for the PC client launch.
Sources: Arknights official anniversary trailer | Ch’en the Dawnstreak operator preview (Arknights Official — Yostar) | event coverage via GamingOnPhone