Well, how’s your Origeometry looking after pulling for Typhoeus? If your stash is crying, I hate to break it to you, but you might want to start saving again right now. Version 1.6 is lining up back-to-back 6-stars that are way too good to skip. We’ve got Si bringing all those deep Sui lore drops and fire power, and then Ye Minghui rolling in to completely shake up how we run our Electric teams. This double-debut patch is going to shake things up in a big way, and you're going to need every pull you can save.
Arknights: Endfield 1.6 Release Date & Banner Schedule
Current intel and historical update patterns point to Version 1.6 landing in mid-October, splitting the banner phases right down the middle to give both debut operators their own spotlight.
- Version 1.6 Phase 1 Release Date: October 15, 2026
- Version 1.6 Phase 2 Release Date: November 5, 2026
Back-to-back 6-star debuts mean you won't have much breathing room if you are planning to sweep both banners. Let's break down who is stepping onto the field and what they bring to your squad.
Phase 1 Banner: Si
Ink Spirits and White Flame Dynamics
Kicking off the update on October 15, Si finally steps into the playable roster as a 6-star Heat Caster. For anyone deeply invested in the grand mythos of the Sui fragments, her arrival is nothing short of monumental. As the 13th Sui Proxy, Si bridges ancient lore with the high-tech frontier of Talos-II, wielding Ink-and-Scroll powers that completely distort the battlefield.
Leaks indicate her kit revolves around persistent ink summons and burning application through her signature White Flame. Instead of a standard, mindless fireball caster, Si is expected to function as either a devastating on-field carry or a fluid off-field enabler. If her ink butterflies can trigger reactionary Heat Infliction while she rests off-field, she instantly becomes a premier luxury partner for existing carries like Laevatain.
Phase 2 Banner: Ye Minghui
Electric Vanguard and Heavy-Cavalry Pacing
Dropping in for Phase 2 around November 5, the Hongshan Imperial Guard—widely identified in leaks as Ye Minghui—brings a commanding presence as a 6-star Electric Vanguard wielding a Polearm. Sporting heavy-cavalry styling and striking dragon-horse motifs, he is heavily rumored to introduce unique mounted animations or charge-based combat mechanics.
Shaking Up Electric Rotations
As an Electric Vanguard, Ye Minghui faces immediate community comparisons to Arclight, but his 6-star status demands a much higher ceiling. Players can expect him to excel at front-loaded SP generation, smooth team tempo restoration, and applying baseline Electric status to set up massive chain reactions for characters like Arcane and Zhuang Fangyi.
Version 1.6 Pull Strategy: Who Should You Prioritize?
Deciding where to drop your Origeometry depends entirely on your current roster roster depth and element coverage:
- Pull for Si if: You main Heat teams, run Laevatain regularly, or care deeply about Wuling narrative lore and Sui family connections.
- Pull for Ye Minghui if: Your Electric rotation lacks a reliable, high-tier SP engine, or if you prefer agile vanguard units that accelerate team skill cycles.
FAQ
Does pity carry over from Version 1.5 to the 1.6 banners?
Yes. Headhunting pity and banner guarantees carry over seamlessly between major updates in Endfield, so any pulls you built up during previous banners will directly count toward Si or Ye Minghui.
Are Si and Ye Minghui limited operators?
Current leaks suggest both are standard 6-star additions to the headhunting pool after their respective rate-up banners end, though official confirmation from Gryphline is still pending.
Should I pull for the character or their signature weapon first?
As a general rule of thumb for Endfield's economy, securing the operator's utility and core team synergy takes absolute priority over signature weapons, especially when facing a double-debut patch.
Conclusion
Version 1.6 is just around the corner, and I for one can't wait to see how these two shake up our squads. May your Origeometry treat you well—see you on the next banner!
