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Arknights: Endfield Disables PayPal Following Transaction Issues

Shortly after its global launch on January 22, 2026, Arknights: Endfield encountered a significant security and payment issue involving PayPal. Numerous players reported unauthorized transactions on their accounts, with some being charged massive amounts in foreign currencies for items they did not purchase. In some cases, players attempting to buy a simple battle pass were met with repeated charges totaling over $1,000, often cycling through different currencies like JPY, USD, and CAD. These reports quickly spread across social media and the game’s official subreddit, prompting immediate concern regarding the security of the linked payment methods.

Hypergryph Responds with Emergency Maintenance

Hypergryph took swift action once the scale of the problem became apparent. Within roughly an hour of the first reports, the developer officially disabled the PayPal payment channel. The official statement categorized the move as “temporary maintenance and upgrades” to the payment system. While the specific technical cause of the breach or error was not detailed, the nature of the reports suggested a serious flaw in how international payment tokens were being handled, potentially allowing cross-account access for transactions.

Advice for Affected Players

For those currently playing Arknights: Endfield, the developer has advised using alternative payment methods, such as direct credit card entry or platform-specific stores (App Store/Google Play), while the PayPal issue is being investigated. Regarding those hit by abnormal deductions, Hypergryph has promised that all “transactions involving abnormal item delivery or payment deduction” will be handled accordingly. Impacted users are encouraged to:

Contact Support: Reach out to the Arknights: Endfield in-game customer service with transaction IDs.
Monitor Statements: Check PayPal and bank statements for any unrecognized activity from “Gryphline” or “Hypergryph.”
File Disputes: If charges are not automatically reversed, players may need to initiate a dispute through PayPal or their financial institution.

Official website: https://endfield.gryphline.com/en-us

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