{"id":5761,"date":"2026-07-15T08:31:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T00:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-pc-client-august-first-of-thousand-autumns\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T00:31:31","slug":"arknights-6-5-anniversary-pc-client-august-first-of-thousand-autumns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-pc-client-august-first-of-thousand-autumns\/","title":{"rendered":"Arknights 6.5th Anniversary: PC Client Arrives 13 August, \u201cFirst of a Thousand Autumns\u201d Starts Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arknights is marking its 6.5th Anniversary with two pieces of news Singapore players will want to know: the game is getting a dedicated <strong>PC client on 13 August<\/strong>, and the <strong>\u201cFirst of a Thousand Autumns\u201d<\/strong> story event kicks off tomorrow (16 July) with a fresh limited 6-star Operator joining the pool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-yan-city.jpg?resize=474%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The floating Yan nation city, a key setting in Arknights\u2019 6.5th Anniversary event \u2018First of a Thousand Autumns\u2019\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>The Yan nation takes centre stage in the \u201cFirst of a Thousand Autumns\u201d story event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>PC Client Launches 13 August<\/h2>\n<p>The official Arknights PC client \u2014 separate from emulator workarounds \u2014 is set to launch on <strong>13 August 2026<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cFirst of a Thousand Autumns\u201d Story Event \u2014 16 July<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m0rvFZ2UTFo\" title=\"Arknights Official Trailer \u2014 First of A Thousand Autumns\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The anniversary\u2019s centrepiece event takes Operators deeper into the lore of Yan, the game\u2019s Chinese-inspired nation. The event runs from <strong>16 July 08:00 (SGT)<\/strong> and brings new story stages and Proofreading missions. Complete those missions to earn the <strong>five-star Operator Ju<\/strong> for free \u2014 no pulls required.<\/p>\n<h2>Limited Banners: Wang and Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-banners-wang-chen.jpg?resize=474%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Festival Limited Headhunting banner showing Wang (left) and Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak (right) with dates 07\/16 08:00 to 07\/30 03:59\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Wang and Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak on the \u201cAshes to Ashes \/ Ages on Ages\u201d Festival Limited Headhunting banner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Two 6-star Operators are available on the Festival Limited Headhunting banner from <strong>16 July 08:00 to 30 July 03:59 (SGT)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wang<\/strong> (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605, Limited) \u2014 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak<\/strong> (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605) \u2014 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both operators share the same banner under the \u201cAshes to Ashes \/ Ages on Ages\u201d Festival Limited pool.<\/p>\n<h2>Anniversary Free Rewards<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-appreciation-gifts.jpg?resize=474%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arknights 6.5th Anniversary Special Appreciation Gift screen listing 1,200 Orundum, Kernel Headhunting Permits, and multiple T5 upgrade materials\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>The Special Appreciation Gift is one of the more generous one-time bundles Hypergryph has put out for a milestone anniversary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hypergryph is being generous for the 6.5th Anniversary. The anniversary period includes daily Originite Prime login rewards (adding up to over 20 pulls\u2019 worth) and a <strong>10x free Headhunting Permit<\/strong>. On top of that, a one-time <strong>Special Appreciation Gift<\/strong> is available in-game containing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1,200 Orundum<\/li>\n<li>90,000 LMD<\/li>\n<li>30\u00d7 Strategic Battle Record<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 Polymerization Preparation<\/li>\n<li>3\u00d7 Crystalline Electronic Unit<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 Rephasic Enantiomer<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 Nucleic Crystal Sinter<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 D32 Steel<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 Bipolar Nanoflake<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 Chip Catalyst<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 Kernel Headhunting Permit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Five New Operator Outfits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-outfits.jpg?resize=474%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Five new limited-time operator outfit skins: Ling, Dusk, Surfer, Philae, and Yu, available from 16 July to 13 August\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Five new operator outfits are available in the Outfit Store from 16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Five limited-time operator skins go live in the Outfit Store from <strong>16 July 08:00 to 13 August 03:59 (SGT)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ling \u2014 <em>A Gallant Dream<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Dusk \u2014 <em>Hazy Jade<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Surfer \u2014 <em>By the Lamplight<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Philae \u2014 <em>An Opera of Flowers<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Yu \u2014 <em>Clear Morning View<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These outfits are only available during the anniversary window, so if any of your favourites are on the list, do not sleep on it.<\/p>\n<h2>Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak \u2014 Operator Preview<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kSBXCOKlPOY\" title=\"Arknights \u2014 Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak Operator Preview\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>A Big Anniversary for Singapore Players<\/h2>\n<p>Arknights has a sizeable following in Singapore, and the PC client is a long-requested quality-of-life upgrade. Late-game content \u2014 particularly high-difficulty Integrated Strategies runs and Contingency Contract stages \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cFirst of a Thousand Autumns\u201d anniversary celebrations begin <strong>tomorrow, 16 July<\/strong>. Log in to claim your free gifts, decide whether you are pulling for the new limited Wang or banking resources, and mark <strong>13 August<\/strong> on your calendar for the PC client launch.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m0rvFZ2UTFo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arknights official anniversary trailer<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kSBXCOKlPOY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ch\u2019en the Dawnstreak operator preview<\/a> (Arknights Official \u2014 Yostar) | event coverage via <a href=\"https:\/\/gamingonphone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GamingOnPhone<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u201cFirst of a Thousand Autumns\u201d story event kicks off tomorrow (16 July) with a fresh limited 6-star Operator joining the pool. The Yan nation takes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11,30],"tags":[723,103,787,15,786],"class_list":["post-5761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","category-news","tag-arknights","tag-gacha","tag-hypergryph","tag-mobile-gaming","tag-yostar"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arknights-6-5-anniversary-key-art.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1uV","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7802,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/arknights-endfield-steam-wishlist-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":5761,"position":0},"title":"Arknights: Endfield Is Coming to Steam \u2014 Wishlist Now for In-Game Rewards","date":"August 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Arknights: Endfield is heading to Steam \u2014 the store page is live today, and wishlisting unlocks in-game rewards including T-Creds and Cognitive Carriers.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/arknights-endfield-steam-header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":8851,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gamescom-award-2026-winners-onimusha-arknights\/","url_meta":{"origin":5761,"position":1},"title":"Gamescom Awards 2026: Onimusha and Arknights Lead the Winners","date":"August 29, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Gamescom Award 2026 winners revealed: Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes Best Gameplay and Best PlayStation, Arknights: Endfield wins Best Booth. 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