Provided by Pawprint Studio

Cross-platform open-world creature-catching RPG Aniimo, developed by Pawprint Studio, revealed its official launch schedule at Gamescom 2026. The PC and console versions are scheduled to launch officially on September 16, with the mobile version following on September 23.

Through previous tests and its appearance at Gamescom, Aniimo has sequentially showcased key features including seamless open-world exploration, creature catching, real-time combat, multiplayer, and housing. With this launch date announcement, "a world of adventure connected as one"—where players explore and bond alongside various Aniimo—has entered full-scale release preparations.

Players will explore the fantasy continent of Aidel, encountering Aniimo with diverse forms and distinct personalities. Even for the same species of Aniimo, color and appearance vary depending on terrain and temperament, and players can unlock different evolution paths and raise them according to their training methods. This provides the thrill of discovering and collecting various Aniimo forms, as well as the enjoyment of raising them in personalized ways and watching them change.

Through Aniimo's core system, "Twine," players can transform into an Aniimo and explore the open world from their perspective using exploration skills such as flying, swimming, and burrowing. Players can blend naturally into herds of Aniimo to interact with them and explore a breathing, emotional open world, with numerous Aniimo available to encounter firsthand during the upcoming OBT.

In addition to solo open-world exploration, the game features multiplayer content shared with other players. Adventurers can randomly encounter each other while exploring the vast world and participate in various play modes requiring strategic depth and head-to-head competition.

Beyond open-world exploration, players can enjoy camping life content using a dedicated camper van. Adventurers can cultivate crops at their personal camp, assign tasks to their Aniimo, and customize their own farm and living space. They can also interact and collaborate with other adventurers to build camps together, experiencing a wide array of life-sim content alongside Aniimo.

Pre-launch promotions are also underway for console players. The PlayStation and Xbox versions will release officially on September 16 alongside the PC version, with pre-orders on both platforms currently offering exclusive rewards and dedicated skins. In addition, the official website is hosting the "Aniimore!" web event, where players can collect and trade Aniimo with other adventurers to earn an exclusive profile background.

The Pawprint Studio development team stated, "We are thrilled to reveal our official release schedule as the day approaches when we can welcome adventurers from all around the world to the continent of Aidel. We hope players will directly experience this special adventure of exploring, connecting, and becoming one with Aniimo through features like Twine."

Global pre-registrations for Aniimo have currently surpassed 28 million. By pre-registering on the official website, players can receive various milestone rewards and obtain a specific Celestial Aniimo for free during the OBT period. In Korea, pre-registration via Kakao Channel is also underway.

Meanwhile, Aniimo will launch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 16, with the mobile version arriving on September 23. Detailed information regarding the game, pre-registration, and release can be found on the official website and official community channels.