Arknights

Through the darkness, we see light

Yostar Limited. · com.YoStarEN.Arknights

4.3 out of 5 (23 ratings) 5M+ downloads v36.7.22 97.6 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v36.7.22 (2000142)
Updated: Aug 14, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 97.6 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Strategy (game)
Listed since: Jan 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (2 sensitive)
Website: arknights.global
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Arknights is a game by Yostar Limited. in the Strategy category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 35.7.01. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.3out of 523 ratings

5 ★74%
4 ★9%
3 ★4%
2 ★0%
1 ★13%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v36.7.22

Update Note -This is a mandatory update, after which you should download and install the app again manually. Please log in and bind your account to at least one third-party account before the update if you are currently using a guest account to play the game. Update Content -Preload New Event -Improved Localization Quality -Improved Gaming Experience

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil. Your tactics will determine the future of Rhodes Island. Fight for the Dawn! ・Gorgeous anime-style game with a perfect combination of RPG and strategy elements ・Hundreds of unique Operators across a variety of classes open up countless gameplay options ・Auto Deploy system conveniently allows you to free up your hands ・Carve out a home, just the way you want it, with the Base construction system ・A robust soundtrack and some of the most famous Japanese voice actors and actresses will give you a sublime auditory experience. Permission: WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE. This enables user to download a hotfix package immediately when it's available. This does not compromise user's privacy. Minimum configuration for Android devices: 2G RAM, 2G free storage space. Arknights Official Homepage: https://www.arknights.global/ Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/arknights Official X Account: https://x.com/ArknightsEN Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ArknightsGlobal/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arknights_messenger_official/

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v33.6.61.

v36.7.22 LATEST Aug 14, 2026 97.6 MB TRUSTED v35.7.01 Jun 23, 2026 103.8 MB TRUSTED v34.6.81 Apr 14, 2026 101.1 MB TRUSTED v33.6.61 Feb 10, 2026 101.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 14, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)FD:C9:8B:92:A6:4A:AA:25:98:25:73:68:A2:94:02:3E:0E:EA:88:C1
File MD5b5928e3b2033f9442de070aa86d5e6ff
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (18)

Arknights requests 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Detect screen recording android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.YoStarEN.Arknights.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.YoStarEN.Arknights.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape

Arknights APK: questions and answers

How much space does Arknights need?

The APK is 97.6 MB, and the game also needs 2 GB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 2.2 GB free for the installation.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Arknights free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Arknights APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b5928e3b2033f9442de070aa86d5e6ff.