Today, developer Pawprint Studio and publisher Kingsglory Games have revealed their free-to-play open world action role-playing game ‘Aniimo’ for PC, Xbox Series (Play Anywhere supported) and mobile devices. The creature collecting game aims to launch in 2026.
Welcome to Aniimo, the new free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world ARPG. As a Pathfinder, you’ll begin your journey in Idyll, a dynamic, interactive and expansive open world! There, you can collect, evolve, and twine with magical creatures called Aniimo. Get ready to explore uncharted landscapes and mysterious dungeons, battle in real-time PvE and PvP combat, solve ancient puzzles, and master a truly dynamic gameplay experience.
Have a gander below for more details on Aniimo. A closed beta test will be available soon and signups are currently ongoing—head over here for the details.
Kingsglory, a new publishing label established by FunPlus focused on investing in innovative studios building IP for cross-platform games that push the boundaries of graphics and technology, has announced the upcoming release of Aniimo. Revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, and developed by Pawprint Studio, Aniimo is a free-to-play, creature-catching open-world ARPG coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC and mobile in 2026. Players can sign up for an exclusive closed beta test on PC which will start later this summer.
Players of Aniimo will enjoy a groundbreaking game where players collect and merge with magical creatures called Aniimo (through the unique ‘Twining’ mechanic) to explore uncharted landscapes, solve ancient mysteries, and master dynamic gameplay in a journey of discovery.
Key features include:
- Discovery of the Aniimo, beautifully rendered magical creatures which players can seek, capture, battle, upgrade, develop, research and evolve as they progress through the game.
- The interactive and expansive open world of Idyll inhabited by the Aniimo, providing multiple options for Aniimo to grow and evolve, and the perfect stage for them to shine.
- The merging of players and their Aniimo, known as Twining, whereby players will unlock more abilities, different perspectives, and new and unique ways to play.
“Like every other player, the Aniimo team has always believed that one day, there will be a game that exists that makes all our dreams come true. Instead of waiting any longer, we created it ourselves” said Jovi Zhang, Executive Producer, Pawprint Studio. “Every day we are discovering more about the Aniimo’s personalities, their interactions, their stories and their environment. The world of Aniimo is now ready for you to explore with us, and we can’t wait to see you there!”
“We are excited to take this concrete step in growing our commitment to IP-driven cross-platform experiences for players in the form of Aniimo” said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer and Chairman of the Board, FunPlus. “Aniimo will shake up the creature-collecting genre and introduce players to an expansive and beautiful open world that the dev team is looking forward to growing with them, based on feedback from the first closed beta test.”
