Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker

Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker is a free Windows utility for Endfield players who want sessions recorded automatically instead of starting a timer by hand. It is a focused choice for keeping playtime on one PC, not for managing a library across devices.

Overview

The tracker checks every five seconds for the game process and times a session when it finds Endfield.exe. Its browser dashboard, served at 127.0.0.1:27182, shows a live timer, session history and a NOW PLAYING banner. When the game closes, a Windows toast reports the session time and total playtime; a date-grouped playtime.txt file provides a readable record.

Both the JSON playtime data and dashboard stay local to the Windows machine. The server binds to 127.0.0.1, so it cannot be accessed from other computers. That is a straightforward fit for a private, single-PC record, but not for sharing or checking history across devices.

Key features

Recovery is a useful safeguard for sessions interrupted by a crash or shutdown: interim data is saved every 60 seconds, and incomplete sessions are finalized at the next startup. It is not second-by-second protection, but it can spare players from losing an entire session. The dashboard retains up to 100 timestamped sessions, so its history is geared toward recent activity rather than a deep archive.

Players can set an initialOffset in seconds to account for time played before installing the tracker; the default is zero. The tracker uses built-in Node.js modules without external dependencies. Its README estimates roughly 35 MB of RAM, negligible CPU use and less than 1 MB of disk space, making it a modest background utility by those estimates.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and is free to use and modify. It includes Windows support and automatic tracking for Arknights: Endfield. There is no paid tier or trial to weigh against it; the trade-off is a narrow, game-specific tool rather than a broader tracking service.

Platforms

This is a desktop utility for Windows, with a browser dashboard served locally. Setup requires Node.js and uses Windows batch files, with a VBScript launcher and an option to start automatically at Windows login. The game executable must be named Endfield.exe for detection, a meaningful limitation if a player's installation uses another name. There is no mobile app.

Uninstalling removes the automatic startup task while preserving playtime data in the local app data folder. That makes it possible to keep the record after removing the launcher, though the data remains on that PC.

Who it's for

It suits Endfield players on Windows who want automatic session timing, local storage and a simple recent-history view without paying. It is less suitable for anyone who does not want to install Node.js, needs cross-platform tracking, or wants a long-term dashboard archive beyond 100 sessions.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Automatic detection avoids manual timer controls; local JSON, a readable text log and a local-only dashboard keep the record on the PC; periodic saves can recover incomplete sessions; the tracker is free to use and modify.
• Cons: Detection depends on the exact Endfield.exe process name; Windows and Node.js are required; the dashboard retains only 100 sessions; local-only access rules out viewing the dashboard from another machine.

Alternatives

For a different platform or a broader tracking setup, consider the Game Playtime Trackers directory.

• Actually Played is worth considering for Linux or macOS users, and its free plan is described as a client-side Minecraft mod with no dependencies.
• PlayTracker may suit gamers who want a service spanning Android, iOS, web and Windows, with a free gamer plan and a €12 per month Indie plan for game stats and Insight detail.
• GameDiary is another free option, with Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows support.
• Outplayed is a Windows alternative with a free plan and paid hosting tiers.
• GamePal is an iOS alternative with a free download and optional Platinum features, including a monthly plan at $2.99 a month.
• Game Time Manager is a free, open-source Windows option for players who want another desktop tracker.
• PlayCounter is a free Windows alternative with a desktop client under the MIT license.
• RoTracker is a free web option for Roblox activity tracking, with multi-account tracking and playtime analytics.

Verdict

Choose Arknights: Endfield Playtime Tracker if you play Endfield on Windows and want a free, automatic record that stays on your PC, especially if recovery from interrupted sessions matters. Look elsewhere if you need cross-platform access, a larger history, or detection that does not depend on the Endfield.exe name.