Aniimo Official Release Date, Times, and Everything You Need to Know

Aniimo is an upcoming free-to-play open-world creature-collecting RPG from Pawprint Studio and publisher Kingsglory. First revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, the game has had multiple beta tests and now has a confirmed launch date across PC, consoles, and mobile.

If you’re a fan of games like Pokémon and Palworld, then you will have a new game to check out in approximately one week. The best part is that it’s free-to-play. With launch day approaching, here’s everything you need to know about Aniimo’s release date, launch times, platforms, gameplay, and more.

When Does Aniimo Release and What Time Can You Play?

We have another creature collection game coming on the way! | Image Credit: Pawprint Studio

Aniimo officially launches on September 16, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The mobile versions for Android and iOS will follow one week later on September 23.

The global PC and console launch is scheduled for 10:00 AM China Standard Time (UTC+8).

Here are the confirmed launch times:

There is no early-access period, so players will be able to enter at the same global launch time.

Platforms, Gameplay, and Other Important Details

At launch, Aniimo will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Android and iOS arriving September 23. The game supports cross-play, allowing players on different platforms to play together, while cross-progression is also planned so players can carry their progress between supported devices.

The game takes place in the open world of Idyll, where we can find creatures called Aniimo. There are also specific creatures that appear according to factors such as location, weather, environmental conditions, and time of day. Many of them can evolve as well.

The main system of the gameplay is the Twine system. Instead of ordering creatures around in battle, we will be able to merge with a captured Aniimo and actually take control of it. This way, we can explore their different movement and combat abilities, including swimming, flying, gliding, and burrowing. This also ties into exploration and puzzle-solving.

The game can be played solo and also has multiplayer features for cooperative and competitive activities. Players can also socialize in a floating sky metropolis, while personal RVs and Homelands provide spaces for customization, farming, decoration, and interaction with other players.

As for monetization, Aniimo is confirmed to be free-to-play, with optional purchases available. The developers have not provided complete details about every monetization system yet, so that will be something to watch once the game goes live.

Aniimo launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM UTC+8, followed by Android and iOS on September 23. Will you be trying it out at launch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!