Aniimo now has a firm release date. The free-to-play open-world creature-catching action RPG launches on September 16, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android.
Developer Pawprint Studio and publisher Kingsglory confirmed the date alongside the arrival of pre-order bundles on the PlayStation Store. The game will be available simultaneously on all announced platforms, with no staggered rollout or early-access window for standard players. It has also been listed for day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass, though the exact benefits for subscribers of a free-to-play title have not been detailed beyond access itself.
Aniimo first appeared during the 2025 Xbox Games Showcase and has since run multiple beta sessions that allowed players to test core systems. The game centers on exploring the continent of Idyll, capturing creatures known as Aniimos, and using a Twining system that lets players merge with their companions for traversal, combat, and puzzle-solving. Features highlighted in previous showings include gliding, burrowing, cooperative play, player-versus-player options, and lighter activities such as farming and RV customization.
Pre-order incentives are currently listed on PlayStation and scale with the chosen edition. A platform-exclusive Fluffy Friend accessory is available, along with an Advanced Companion Handbook in the $9.99 Advanced Edition. The $19.99 Collector’s Edition expands the extras to include the Fluffy Friend accessory, a Collector’s Companion Handbook, an exclusive Prismana Aniimo Egg, evolution material, an exclusive doll, an exclusive avatar frame, and additional in-game items. None of these purchases are required to play the base game at launch.
The September 16 date places Aniimo in a busy window for multiplatform releases while giving the team a clear target after the beta period. Because the game is free-to-play, the pre-order editions function primarily as cosmetic and convenience bundles rather than gatekeeping access. Cross-play support has been noted in related coverage, which should help the player base stay connected across console, PC, and mobile.
For a creature-collecting game entering a genre with several established competitors, the combination of a simultaneous multiplatform launch and prior beta testing is intended to reduce the usual friction of a new live-service title. Players who participated in earlier tests will recognize the core loop, while newcomers will be able to jump in on day one without an upfront purchase.
Pawprint Studio and Kingsglory have kept additional marketing details relatively focused on the date, platforms, and pre-order offerings for now. Further information on monetization structure, post-launch content plans, and the full extent of Game Pass benefits is expected as the release approaches. In the meantime, the September 16 launch and the availability of the first pre-order packs give interested players a concrete timeline and a way to secure exclusive items ahead of time.
Aniimo will be available on September 16, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android. The base game is free to play, with optional pre-order editions offering cosmetics, handbooks, and other extras for those who want them. After its showcase reveal and subsequent betas, the creature-catching RPG finally has a locked-in release date. Will you be playing it?