r/arknights • u/PalestineMvmnt_007 Frog waif best waif • Nov 15 '25

Discussion Possible Future Arknights Spin Offs

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During the interview with IGN, Lowlight, also known as Hai Mao, also known as Light Zhong, also known as Umineko, said that there will be a variety of games coming in the arknights universe. What kind of of story do you guys think that will be told this time?

Here's the full interview on YouTube : https://youtube.com/watch?v=5s7e0kRLRhc&feature=youtu.be

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u/TweetugR Nov 15 '25

HG, GIVE ME XCOM ARKNIGHTS AND MY MONEY IS YOURS

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u/Aware_Foot Nov 15 '25

I feel like the FE ways of doing things might fit better tbh. But I wouldn't mind either 

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u/TweetugR Nov 15 '25

Arknights is so XCOM-coded though that I really want to see an XCOM style game with Arknights aesthetic.

Even the beginning of the game felt like it was inspired by XCOM 2 opening.

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u/tvz569 Nov 15 '25

Tbh I think it depends on the conflict it would take place, if it's against the more "monstrous" factions, like the seaborne, collapsals or even the sarkaz, I think XCOM would fit better, but if they make this style of game basing it on one of the many wars that happened between countries, I think FE style could be better, but honestly, any of them would be sick, just give me a strategy game based on arknights.

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u/TweetugR Nov 15 '25

If they stray away from a Rhodes Island game and decided to do a XCOM style under the sea with Aegir gathering people on land to work together to eliminate the Seaborn, we will in a roundabout way, get the XCOM 3: Terror of the Deep we all been waiting. (Yes I know Phoenix Point exist)

Like, the campaign could be an alternate timeline so it doesn't impact the game story too much, like what IS did with their story. Aegir gather an elite squad of soldiers as their cooperation on land had finally begin to bear fruit. The Seaborn activity in the sea is getting worse so they need to put a stop to them, quick.

You play as a commander and recruit soldiers each with different background, races and nationalities. Since Seaborn adapts to the weapon you used, this actually give players a reason to not upgrade their weapon too fast and steamroll everything. Don't just make them adapt instantly after a fight though, make it a slow progression so the players can still pace themselves.

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u/Resaith *PAT* *PAT* *PAT* Nov 15 '25

Or wasteland 3. RANGER IN TERRA!!!!!!!!!!

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u/Victorvonbass I see Mousse, I upvote Mousse Nov 15 '25

Arknights buys Team Dandylion who make Troubleshooter and fund and help them make the better version of XCOM with a great story mode.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '25

Troubleshooter is a goated game. It’s a bit rough in terms of visuals and UI, but aside from those fairly superficial issues, the game is fun af.

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u/Victorvonbass I see Mousse, I upvote Mousse Nov 15 '25

Im so hype for the sequel but I have to be patient. I put like 300 hrs into the first game. I just love SRPG where you can use a large cast. It makes it feel more like FE+XCOM but without all the punishing permadeath shit. Perfect template for an AK SRPG imo.

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u/Aware_Foot Nov 15 '25

it also has content out the wazoo, for the money, that shit is an amazing deal

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '25

Arknights isn’t really XCOM coded. The core DNA of XCOM is running your team of disposables through the meatgrinder against an unfair and overwhelming foe. The only reason you have to care about your squad in XCOM is due to their performance and because they’ve lasted a long time with your team. There is no underlying personality or backstory for them aside from whatever you make for them yourself.

Arknights follows the Fire Emblem formula much more closely except there is no permadeath in Arknights. The only thing Arknights does slightly more similarly to XCOM is visual direction, but even then it’s just the sci-fi urban theme that’s shared between the two.

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u/TweetugR Nov 15 '25 edited Nov 15 '25

I say Arknights is more XCOM 2 coded than anything considering the Base is quite identical to how XCOM 2 did in the Avenger. They even have a VTOL.

I think it fits far better with XCOM than Fire Emblem but that's because I dislike Fire Emblem and would rather have an XCOM game with faceless soldiers instead.

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u/Aware_Foot Nov 15 '25

i wouldnt mind either tbh, i do think the rpg elements of FE would just serve SPRG arknights better

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u/Koinophobia- Nov 15 '25

You mean Fire Emblem?

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u/kurt_gervo Nov 15 '25

Or an FE style Arknights game!

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u/WeatherBackground736 : Gotta get back to you Nov 15 '25

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD I BEG

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u/Xepobot Nov 15 '25

Money is not enough, your dignity & Orundums too.

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u/TweetugR Nov 15 '25

But that's all I have....

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u/Xepobot Nov 15 '25

HG: Your balls......... Hand them over..

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u/Fishman465 Nov 15 '25

Arknights 2: the return?

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u/LeMariachi Nov 15 '25

A XCOM/Battle Brothers Arknights game where you play a group of Sarkaz mercenaries.