Aniimo
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Aniimo Preview – A Fresh Take on the Monster-Collecting GenreAniimo, developed by Pawprint Studio, offers a fresh take on the monster-collecting genre with its unique "Twining" mechanic, allowing players to morph into their creatures during combat. The game features elemental types, a familiar capture system, and incorporates puzzles, NPC quests, and a cozy farming minigame. Aniimo is set to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android, with plans for monetization that avoid gacha and pay-to-win elements.
This New Open-World Pokemon Competitor Is Wildly AmbitiousAniimo is an ambitious open-world creature collector game from Pawprint Studio, featuring a unique "twine" mechanic allowing players to merge with their creatures in combat. The game will launch in Q3 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and mobile platforms as a free-to-play title, with plans for over 200 creatures, a story campaign, trading, base building, and multiplayer elements. Despite its extensive feature set, Aniimo will not launch in early access, and the developers have stated there will be no gacha elements for unlocking creatures.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release dateThe Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.- Multiplayer critter-catching open world Aniimo unveils a new trailer, a summer beta, and release in Q3Developer Pawprint Studio has unveiled a new trailer and release details for its open-world multiplayer RPG, Aniimo. The game is slated for a Q3 release and will feature a closed beta this summer. Aniimo will be available on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam.
- EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 6, 2026The Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles presented over 40 games, including world premieres and extended gameplay reveals. Highlights included new trailers and announcements for EXODUS, Arizona Sunshine, WARDOGS, ACE COMBAT 8: SKIES UNKNOWN, and Little Nightmares III's 'The Backstage' DLC. Several games received release dates or confirmed upcoming platforms.
- ANIIMO ANNOUNCES Q3 2026 LAUNCH WINDOW, NEXT CLOSED BETA COMING SOONPawprint Studio announced that their creature-catching open-world RPG, Aniimo, is scheduled for a Q3 2026 launch. A new gameplay trailer revealed features for an upcoming Global Closed Beta Test this summer on PC, iOS, and Android. The game will also launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in Q3 2026.
Aniimo Gets Adorable New Gameplay Trailer, Global Closed Beta Coming SoonAniimo, an adorable creature collection ARPG, has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing customization and various creatures. The game will be available on Xbox, PC, PlayStation 5, MacBooks, and Android devices later this year. A global closed beta is also coming soon, with sign-ups available on the official website.
Aniimo launches in Q3 2026The free-to-play open-world creature catching action RPG Aniimo is set to launch in Q3 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android. Publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio announced that a global closed beta test will be held this summer on PC, iOS, and Android, featuring new Aniimo, regions, and gameplay modes.
Here's how to catch the Future Games Show's 40 games and 10 world premieres this June 6The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will feature over 40 upcoming games, including 10 world premieres, on June 6. The event will be hosted by Alex Wilton Regan and Troy Baker and will be streamed on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. Several pre-revealed titles include Halloween: The Game, Wardogs, and Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi RPG from former Mass Effect developers.- HOW TO WATCH FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELESThe Future Games Show Summer Showcase will air on June 6, 2026, featuring over 40 games with world premieres, demos, and trailers. Hosted by Alix Wilton Regan and Troy Baker, the event will be followed by FGS Live from Los Angeles, offering more exclusive content and interviews. The showcase will be streamed internationally on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Steam, with dedicated streams for China and Korea.
Aniimo Preview at PAX East 2026Pawprint Studio's Aniimo, a creature collector-battler, was showcased at PAX East 2026. The game features stylized creature designs and allows players to merge with their monsters. Aniimo is slated for a 2026 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.
Xbox at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026: Meet the Developers of This Year’s Featured GamesXbox is showcasing a variety of upcoming games from developers worldwide at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Featured titles include Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat, Valor Mortis, Erosion, Don't Fret, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now, with many offering playable demos.
Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026Valor Mortis and Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat will be featured with demos at Summer Game Fest Play Days, taking place from June 6th to 8th. Xbox is also hosting demos for several indie titles, including Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now. Grounded 2 will also have a demo available, potentially tied to a larger announcement.
ANIIMO Opens PlayStation 5 Wishlist With Beta Character CreationThe new game ANIIMO has launched its PlayStation 5 wishlist page, accompanied by a beta character creation showcase. The footage highlights detailed facial sculpting, body adjustments, and meaningful clothing systems, emphasizing player expression. This approach to marketing and development focuses on player feedback and technical execution, with the game leveraging the PlayStation 5's hardware capabilities for realistic character rendering.
Step Aside, Pokémon! This Ambitious PS5 Creature Catcher Swaps Pokéballs for PokécubesPawprint Studio has announced Aniimo, a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG for PlayStation 5. Players will capture and battle creatures called Aniimo, combining their elemental powers in squad-based combat. The game will be playable at PAX East, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Aniimo adds PS5 and Epic Games Store ahead of 2026 launchPawprint Studio announced that Aniimo will launch on PlayStation 5 and the Epic Games Store in 2026, expanding its multi-platform release to include Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC), and mobile. The free-to-play creature-collection RPG will feature a unique 'Twining' mechanic where players merge with collected creatures to access their abilities. A playable demo featuring a new creature, Hoptail, will be available at PAX East.- Aniimo adds PS5 versionThe free-to-play open-world creature catching action RPG Aniimo will now also launch for PlayStation 5. It will release simultaneously with its previously announced versions for Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android. The game is now available to wishlist on the PlayStation Store.
Aniimo adds PS5 versionAniimo, a free-to-play open-world creature-catching RPG, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026. The developers announced the addition of a PlayStation 5 version following positive feedback from a recent beta test and plan to conduct another beta in the upcoming year.
Aniimo - Free-to-Play Creature-Catching RPG Set to Launch on PS5 - GameHauntAniimo, a free-to-play open-world creature-catching RPG, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. Developed by Pawprint Studio and published by Kingsglory, the game will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, iOS, and Android. Aniimo introduces a unique 'Twine' mechanic allowing players to merge with their creatures, offering a fresh perspective and new traversal abilities.- ANIIMO ADDS PLAYSTATION 5 AND EPIC GAMES STORE TO LAUNCH PLATFORMSPawprint Studio announced that its free-to-play, creature-catching open-world RPG, Aniimo, will launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Epic Games Store, in addition to previously announced platforms Xbox Series X|S, Steam, PC, and mobile. Players can wishlist the game now, and a playable demo will be available at PAX East.