Arknights: Endfield officially launched earlier today, and for most players, the experience has been smooth. The game itself is performing well and early feedback has been largely positive, similar to what players saw during the beta phase. However, the launch day was not completely trouble-free.
Soon after release, several players began reporting a serious issue related to in-game payments. Multiple users claimed that their PayPal accounts showed unauthorized or unknown transactions after making purchases in Arknights: Endfield. These reports quickly surfaced on Reddit and other community platforms, raising concerns among players.
According to affected users, the problem appears to be linked specifically to the PayPal payment option. After completing or attempting a microtransaction, some players noticed unexpected charges on their PayPal accounts. In a few cases, users claimed they lost access to funds in their PayPal wallets, making the situation far more serious than a typical launch-day bug.
At this stage, the exact nature of the exploit or vulnerability has not been made public. What is clear is that the issue seems tied to how PayPal was integrated as a payment method in the game. There have been no widespread reports of similar problems with other payment options.
The developers behind Arknights: Endfield have acknowledged the issue.
In an official statement shared on social media, the team confirmed that the PayPal payment channel has been placed under maintenance. Players have been advised to use alternative payment methods until the issue is fully resolved. This move appears to be a preventive step to stop further incidents while the investigation continues.
What remains unclear for now is the reimbursement process. The developer has not yet shared detailed information on how affected players will recover lost funds. Many players are hoping for clear communication and timely refunds, especially given the financial impact reported by some users.
Despite the issue, it is worth noting that the problem is unrelated to gameplay, performance, or server stability. Arknights: Endfield itself is running well, and players who avoid the PayPal payment option can continue playing without issues.
Still, the incident has slightly overshadowed what could have been a strong launch moment for the game. Payment security is a sensitive topic, especially for a free-to-play title that relies on microtransactions. How quickly and transparently the developers resolve this situation will play a key role in restoring player trust.
For now, players are advised to monitor their PayPal accounts closely, avoid using the PayPal option in the game, and wait for further updates from the development team. More clarity is expected once the maintenance is complete and the investigation concludes.
