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Aniimo
Aniimo is a free-to-play, open-world action RPG developed and published by Pawprint Studio. Players take on the role of a Pathfinder exploring the continent of Idyll, capturing wild creatures called Aniimo with tools known as Aniipods. The goal is to collect, evolve, and Twine with Aniimo to unlock their abilities while building a personal Homeland and battling other Pathfinders in modes like the PvEvP Egg Heist. The game's signature Twining system lets players temporarily transform into any Aniimo they have caught, letting them see and traverse Idyll from that creature's perspective.
Game summary
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Latest update
Aniimo is in its pre-launch phase, with the most recent milestone being the Global Closed Beta, which ran through July 23, 2026 and let PC and Xbox players explore an early version of Idyll, try the PvEvP Egg Heist mode, and test the Bond Pact event system. The official launch is set for September 16, 2026, when Aniimo becomes free-to-play across its supported platforms.
Release date and status
Aniimo is scheduled to officially launch as a free-to-play title on September 16, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The mobile App Store listing currently shows an expected date of September 30, 2026, so iOS availability may follow shortly after the PC and console launch. The game was originally revealed in June 2025 as an Xbox console exclusive, and a PlayStation 5 version was confirmed later, around PAX East 2026 in March.
| Global release | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Global status | Upcoming |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | SteamEpic Games StorePlayStation StoreXboxApp StoreGoogle Play |
Platforms and availability
Aniimo is confirmed for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and mobile devices through the App Store and Google Play. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so a single purchase or account works across Xbox consoles and Windows PC. Online multiplayer on Xbox consoles requires an active Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate subscription, while the base game itself remains free to download and play.
Gameplay and setting
Players explore the continent of Idyll as a Pathfinder, catching wild creatures called Aniimo using tools called Aniipods and timing traps to succeed. Most Aniimo can evolve, and the signature Twining system lets a Pathfinder temporarily merge with a captured Aniimo to move, fight, and solve puzzles from that creature's perspective. Beyond solo exploration, players can build and decorate a personal Homeland, travel between a sky-floating metropolis and the open world, and join the three-player PvEvP mode Egg Heist to search for eggs and battle rivals in real time across the Lost Isles.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The gallery features official artwork from Aniimo's website showing the Twining ability, open-world exploration, creature training, and Idyll's varied biomes, alongside an official trailer from the game's Steam store page.
Developer and publisher
Aniimo is developed and self-published by Pawprint Studio, a studio formed under Pawprint Interactive Entertainment Pte. Ltd. and based in Singapore. Pawprint Studio handles the game across all of its confirmed platforms, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile storefronts.
| Developer | Pawprint Studio |
| Publisher | Pawprint Studio |
| Official website | Aniimo |
Download and availability
Once live, Aniimo can be downloaded for free through Steam or the Epic Games Store on PC, directly from the PlayStation Store on PS5, from the Xbox app or Microsoft Store on Xbox Series X/S, and through the App Store or Google Play on mobile. Pre-registration and pre-order packs are currently available on several storefronts ahead of the September 16, 2026 launch.
System / Device Requirements
Aniimo has official minimum and recommended specifications on PC. The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions use fixed hardware, and Aniimo supports iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone and iPad, while detailed Android device requirements have not been published yet.
Aniimo supports Android, but detailed device requirements are not available yet.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 or above |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or above | Intel Core i7-12700F or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X or above |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 or above |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
| PlayStation 5 | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
| Internet connection | Required for online play |
| Controller feedback | Vibration function and trigger effect required |
- Requirement
- PlayStation 5
- Requirement
- Required for online play
- Requirement
- Vibration function and trigger effect required
| Xbox Series X/S | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X/S |
| Online multiplayer | Requires Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate |
| Cross-platform support | Xbox Play Anywhere shared entitlement with PC |
- Requirement
- Xbox Series X/S
- Requirement
- Requires Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate
- Requirement
- Xbox Play Anywhere shared entitlement with PC
| iOS / iPadOS specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 15.0 or iPadOS 15.0 |
| Storage | 3.5 GB app size |