ReleaseAug 26, 2026
Global launch dates confirmed: September 16 on PC and consoles
Pawprint Studio confirmed Aniimo launches September 16, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC, followed by iOS and Android on September 23, 2026.
Fan-made wiki · Launch codex
Aniimo
Pathfinder's field guide to Idyll
Aniimo is a free-to-play open-world creature-catching action RPG from Pawprint Studio. Explore Idyll, catch Aniimo with your Aniipod, then Twine with them to borrow their senses and abilities — run faster, glide off cliffs, dive underwater, burrow through rock. Every creature you bond with becomes both a battle partner and a way to reach the places you could not reach alone.
Sep 16
PC & consoles
Sep 23
Mobile
94
Aniimo in the Index
Free
To play
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Latest Aniimo Updates
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EventAug 26, 2026
“Time to Aniimo” pre-launch web event opens
The official pre-launch web event runs from August 26 to September 3, 2026 (UTC+8) at aniimo.com and offers reward draws ahead of launch.
BetaJul 25, 2026
Global Closed Beta Test ends; Bonded Promise carries one Aniimo forward
The GCBT was free and limited-entry, with all progress wiped at the end. The Bonded Promise event let each tester keep one Aniimo to reunite with after launch.
Start here
Your First Hour in Idyll
1
Beginner Guide
What Aniimo actually is, how Twine and the Aniipod work together, and what to prioritise in your first session.
2The Aniimo Index
All 94 creatures listed in the official Index, filterable by element and by combat role.
3Release & Launch
The two confirmed launch dates, what pre-registration rewards, and why there is no pre-order.
4Platforms & Stores
PS5, Xbox Series, Steam, Epic, iOS and Android — one page each with the confirmed storefront.
Field manual
Explore the Wiki
One page per question. Sourced to official channels, dated, and honest about what has not been announced yet.
Signal · Launch4 pages
Release & Launch
The confirmed global launch dates for PC, console and mobile, what pre-registration actually rewards, and why Aniimo has no pre-order.
View all →Test log3 pages
Beta & Testing
Every Aniimo test to date, how sign-up worked, what carried forward through the Bonded Promise event, and what is still unannounced.
View all →Where to play5 pages
Platforms & Stores
PS5, Xbox Series, Steam, Epic, iOS and Android — one page per platform with the confirmed storefront, crossplay status and PC requirements.
View all →Field manual4 pages
Guides
How Aniimo actually plays: Twine, Aniipod capturing, the 94-creature Index, evolution stages and how traversal replaces a mount system.
View all →Straight answers3 pages
Game Questions
Is Aniimo a gacha? Is it multiplayer? Is it really free? Direct answers drawn from the Steam listing and official announcements.
View all →Database94 entries
Aniimo Index
Every creature in the official Index with its element and combat role, plus the nine-element chart and the three evolution stages.
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Redeem Codes
No Aniimo redeem codes have been announced by Pawprint Studio. We list nothing rather than inventing codes — this banner will change the moment an official code appears.
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Aniimo Pre Order: Why There Is None, and What to Do Instead
There is no Aniimo pre-order, no paid edition and no early-access tier. Aniimo is free to play on launch day. Here is what pre-registration and preloading actually offer instead.
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Aniimo Release Date: September 16 on PC and Consoles
Aniimo launches September 16, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC, and September 23, 2026 on iOS and Android. Here are the confirmed dates, the Steam date offset, and launch times.
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Aniimo Beta: Every Test So Far and What Carried Forward
A record of Aniimo's beta tests, including the Global Closed Beta that ended July 25, 2026, the Bond Pact keepsake that carries one Aniimo into launch, and what is still unannounced.
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Aniimo PC Requirements: Minimum and Recommended Specs
Official Aniimo PC system requirements: Windows 10 64-bit, i7-9700 or Ryzen 5 3600X, 12 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 6600 and 45 GB storage. Plus recommended specs and store options.
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Aniimo Creatures: The 94-Aniimo Index, Elements and Roles
Aniimo's creature system at a glance: the official Index lists 94 Aniimo across nine elements and five combat roles, with three evolution stages and region forms. How to read the index and plan your team.
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Aniimo Guide: Twine, Aniipod and Your First Hour in Idyll
A beginner's guide to how Aniimo actually plays: catching with the Aniipod, Twine transformation, the nine elements, three evolution stages, Homeland and Egg Heist — all from official sources.
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What is Aniimo?
A world built to be explored with the creatures you find in it
Aniimo is a free-to-play open-world creature-catching action RPG developed by Pawprint Studio. You play a Pathfinder exploring Idyll, a vibrant world of floating islands, ancient ruins, mist-covered woods and a sky-floating metropolis. Aniimo are the creatures that live there, and they are not collectibles you file away — they are the tools you use to move, fight and solve problems.
The core mechanic is Twine: bond with an Aniimo and you can transform into it, borrowing its senses and abilities. Glide across a canyon, dive to a sunken ruin, burrow under a collapsed wall, or slip past a camp using a creature's senses. Capture happens through the Aniipod, and most Aniimo can evolve as they grow. Between expeditions you return to your Homeland, a travelling RV base you decorate, farm in, and open to other players.
Quick facts
- Developer
- Pawprint Studio
- Publisher
- Pawprint Studio
- Genre
- Free-to-play open-world creature-catching ARPG
- Platforms
- PS5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS & Android
- Release date
- Sep 16 (PC & consoles) · Sep 23 (mobile)
- Play mode
- Solo, online co-op, online PvP, cross-platform multiplayer
- Languages
- 13 interface languages · 4 with full audio
- Price
- Free to play (in-app purchases)
Quick answers
Aniimo FAQ
Answered from official sources only — the Steam listing, aniimo.com announcements and the Official Aniimo Index.
What is Aniimo?
Aniimo is a free-to-play open-world creature-catching action RPG developed by Pawprint Studio. You play a Pathfinder exploring Idyll, catch creatures called Aniimo with the Aniipod, and Twine with them to borrow their senses and abilities. Captured Aniimo fight alongside you and double as traversal tools — gliding, diving and burrowing are all creature abilities.
When does Aniimo release?
Aniimo launches on September 16, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series and PC, and on September 23, 2026 for iOS and Android. Both dates come from Pawprint Studio's official announcement on August 26, 2026. The Steam listing shows September 15 in some regions, which reflects a timezone offset rather than a different date.
Is Aniimo free to play?
Yes. The Steam listing and the official PlayStation, Xbox, App Store and Google Play pages all list Aniimo as free to play. Steam flags in-app purchases, so a cosmetic or convenience store is expected, but no paid entry price or subscription has been announced.
Is Aniimo multiplayer?
Partly. The Steam listing includes Online PvP, online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer. The confirmed competitive mode is Egg Heist, a three-player PvEvP mode where you steal eggs from a Guardian while other Pathfinders race for the same prize. You can also visit other players' Homelands. Single-player exploration is fully supported.
What platforms is Aniimo on?
Aniimo is confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store), iOS and Android. On Xbox it is an Xbox Play Anywhere title with Xbox Cloud Gaming support. Cross-platform multiplayer is listed on Steam, but full crossplay details between console and mobile are still to be confirmed.
Are there Aniimo redeem codes?
No. Pawprint Studio has not announced a code redemption system, so there are no active Aniimo codes. The official free channels are the pre-launch web event at aniimo.com, the official Discord, the official YouTube channel and the official X account. This page will list codes the moment they exist.
Learn Idyll before you land in it.
Aniimo launches September 16 on PC and consoles and September 23 on mobile. Use the time to learn Twine, compare the 94 creatures in the Index, and check which platform fits you — this wiki is updated whenever something real changes.