Aniimo is a free-to-play creature-catching open-world RPG where players befriend and battle unique creatures called Aniimo. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
Aniimo Release Date and Time
Releasing in Q3 2026
Aniimo is set to release in Q3 2026 for PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile via App Store and Google Play Store. An exact release date has yet to be announced, but pre-registration is open on the game's official website for PC, consoles, and mobile, as well as wishlisting for PC and consoles.
Aniimo's Global Closed Beta for Steam is set to launch on July 9, with sign-ups currently open and running until July 5. Check out the timetable below to see what time sign-ups end for your region:
| Region | Recruitment End Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 11:59 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 8:59 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 4:59 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 5:59 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Monday, July 6, 2026, 4:59 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Monday, July 6, 2026, 1:59 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. |
| Japan | Monday, July 6, 2026, 12:59 a.m. |
| Philippines | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. |
| South Africa | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 5:59 p.m. |
| Brazil | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 12:59 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Sunday, July 5, 2026, 3:59 p.m. |
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 PS |
 Epic |
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 App Store |
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| Pre-registration Only | Coming Soon | ||||||
Aniimo Overview
Aniimo is an open-world creature collector RPG by Pawprint Studio. Players take on the role of "Pathfinders," who can explore different regions in the world of Idyll and "twine" with creatures called Aniimo. Aniimo can be nurtured, traded, and thrown into battle. The game is playable solo or via online versus and co-op, and is set to release for PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile via App Store and Google Play Store.
Is Aniimo on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Aniimo has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Aniimo on PS Plus?
No, Aniimo has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Aniimo on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Aniimo has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Aniimo Announcement History
June 24, 2026
Aniimo's Global Closed Beta for Steam was officially confirmed to start on July 9, with sign-ups ending on July 5.
June 6, 2026
The game's Q3 2026 full release window was revealed during Future Games Show Summer Showcase with a new trailer, which also teased a Global Closed Beta for Steam and mobile. Sign-ups for the Global Closed Beta opened on Steam.
June 8, 2025
Aniimo was officially announced at the Xbox Games Showcase and pre-registration was officially opened.
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