Arknights: Endfield – Express Delivery Banner & Arsenal Uphe
The Express Delivery Issue in Arknights: Endfield brings a new weapon gacha, highlighted by rate-up 6★ weapons. Here’s what you need to know.
Lumine Lee Express Delivery Issue: What Arknights: Endfield Players Need to Know
The latest update to Arknights: Endfield signals a significant shift in weapon acquisition with the introduction of the Express Delivery Issue event. This limited-time arsenal banner, set for release across all servers on 2026-02-07 12:00 (server time), not only revamps player access to top-tier weaponry but also introduces subtler mechanics that signal the evolving endgame of Endfield’s gear meta.
The banner's headline is the sharply boosted rate for the 6★ weapon Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit)—a coveted option for Arts-centric builds—but veterans will also spot a deeper rotation of high-tier arsenal options designed for both speculative gacha spends and veteran resource planners.
At a Glance: Event Details
- Banner: Express Delivery Issue
- Start Date: 2026-02-07 12:00 (UTC+8 Asia / UTC-5 Americas & Europe)
- Duration: Continues through three Chartered Headhunting banners, starting from [The Floaty Messenger].
- Eligibility: Complete main mission [Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege]
- Rate-Up: 6★ weapon [Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit)]
- Other Available 6★ Weapons:
- Chivalric Virtues (Arts Unit)
- Oblivion (Arts Unit)
- Wedge (Handcannon)
- Thermite Cutter (Sword)
- White Night Nova (Sword)
- Exemplar (Greatsword)
- Currency: Arsenal Tickets
Banner Schedule & Featured Weapons Table
| Banner Phase | Start Time (Server TZ) | Rate-Up 6★ Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Express Delivery Issue | 2026-02-07 12:00 | Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit) |
| Chartered Headhunting #1 | "After Express Delivery" | Not stated in official materials |
For full lists, visit Acquisition Center in-game. Times reflect both Asia (UTC+8) and Americas/Europe (UTC-5) server zones.
Veteran's Take: A Weapon Banner with Long-Term Implications
Weapon banners have always sat at a crossroads for resource-conscious players—especially within Endfield’s dual focus on operator builds and hardware. This Express Delivery Issue stands out by synchronizing with the launch of [The Floaty Messenger] and layering in multiple 6★ weapon options. The notable rate-up for Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit) is a major draw; previous Arts meta snapshots establish this weapon as a potential cornerstone for unit builds focused on sustained AoE and control strategies, echoing the meta shifts seen during Genshin’s R5 Sacrificial Fragments and Star Rail’s Superimpose-5 Light Cone cycles.
Critically, the alternating system of the new Arsenal Issue also impacts pity planning. While each "issue" hand delivers 10 weapons (guaranteed at least one 5★ or higher), the reward structure ensures regular progress toward a banner-specific 6★ or Arms OC (crate). However, pity/invocation counts do not carry over between banners—a detail familiar to Originite Prime savers from Arknights proper, but a true test for F2P optimization here.
For the Min-Maxers: Pulling, Pity, and Arsenal Management
- Currency Use: Arsenal Tickets are spent per pull. Each pull yields 10 weapons, always including at least one 5★ or better.
- Pity Mechanics: Arsenal Issue’s structured milestones alternate between the unique Arms Offering Crate and the Rate-Up 6★. With each subsequent banner, pity is reset, pressuring players to commit within an individual banner’s run if targeting a particular weapon.
- Direct Purchase: The Arsenal Exchange allows direct purchase with Arsenal Tickets, though weapon availability here may rotate. Particularly for low-spend or F2P players, this offers a safety valve—but may delay acquisition compared to rolling.
Should You Pull?
- F2P/Low-Spend: Only engage if your current build is Arts-focused and lacks a potent centerpiece weapon. Given the non-carryover of pity, resource hoarding might be optimal for broader weapon pools or highly anticipated operator reruns in future banners.
- Optimal Approach: Target a finite number of issues to maximize milestone rewards, but be wary of splitting pulls across multiple Arsenal Issues, as milestone progress resets.
Full currency efficiency analysis: See EarlyGG Arsenal Optimization Guide.
Historical Context and Community Chatter
Weapon banners in endgame content traditionally spark heated discussion. Endfield’s latest iteration remains reminiscent of Genshin’s Epitome Invocation cycles—players are divided over whether the value of a single 6★ weapon compensates for the steep cost and lack of pity carryover. NGA theorycrafters and Reddit threads (r/arknightsendfield) are already dissecting the practical stats for Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit), noting its impact not only in DPS simulators but also on auto-clearing late-game content.
The broader weapon list on the banner also provides a callback to previous meta-defining gear cycles, rewarding loyalists who invested early, but delivering potential regret for anyone with a less focused arsenal.
Events & Rewards Breakdown
- Eligibility: Main story progress—specifically, completion of Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege—is required before participating.
- Banner Runs: Spans three Chartered Headhunting banners (schedules for subsequent banners not stated in official materials).
- Milestone Rewards: Each set of issues alternates between a banner-specific Arms OC and the featured Rate-Up 6★ Weapon.
- Arsenal Exchange: Periodic updates announced only in-game—players should check the [Acquisition Center – Arsenal Exchange] regularly.
Preparation Checklist
- Complete [Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege] (story requirement).
- Stockpile Arsenal Tickets through daily, weekly, and major event tasks.
- Research Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit) stats, synergies, and community reviews before pulling.
- Monitor [Acquisition Center – Arsenal Exchange] prior to spending tickets for potential future rotations.
Conclusion: Watch This Space
The Express Delivery Issue event in Arknights: Endfield will set the tone for weapon acquisition throughout early 2026. Strategic pulling—and an informed understanding of pity resets—will be critical for F2P and low-spend players to keep pace with the evolving arsenal meta. With more Chartered Headhunting banners on the way, this cycle will be an important stress test for long-term resource planning and meta adaptation.
For continued updates, banner guides, and min-maxing breakdowns, bookmark EarlyGG and watch for official news drops via the in-game Acquisition Center.
Suggested Visuals
- Banner key art depicting Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit), with accessible alt text: "Key artwork for the Express Delivery Issue banner, highlighting the Delivery Guaranteed (Arts Unit) weapon and the primary event branding."
[Official announcement and further details available via in-game Acquisition Center – Arsenal Exchange.]