Aniimo

Platform(s): Android, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iOS
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: Kingsglory
Developer: Pawprint Studio
Release Date: Sept. 16, 2026

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'Aniimo' Reaches Over 15 Million Players, Rolls Out Departure With The Wind: Part 2 Content Update

by Rainier on Oct. 29, 2026 @ 11:50 a.m. PDT

Aniimo is a free-to-play, open world creature-catching action/RPG where players are invited to join in the exploration of a living and dynamic world, and meet the magical Aniimo that inhabit it.

Players of Aniimo will enjoy a groundbreaking game where players collect and merge with magical creatures called Aniimo to explore uncharted landscapes, solve ancient mysteries, and master dynamic gameplay in a journey of discovery.

Travel across a beautiful new world, meeting, learning about, and capturing the Aniimo that inhabit it.

Battle Aniimo in real-time, or use the Twining system to become an Aniimo, and experience the game in a whole new way.

Pawprint Studio announced that Aniimo has reached over 15 million players since its global launch on September 16, 2026. The milestone arrives timed to Aniimo's Season 1 Part 2 content update, Departure with the Wind: Part 2, which begins today and runs through December 9, 2026. Players can dive into brand new content now including:

  • New Map and Storylines - Whisperwake Isles: Four new areas, Crescent Bay, Rosy Mirelands, Wildwater Gorge and Cloudreach Falls, are opening their shores to exploration! Discover new environments and unique ecosystems, uncover fresh secrets, and embark on exciting adventures across these uncharted lands. 
  • New Aniimo: The collection expands with 51 new Aniimo, 32 of which are brand new Aniimo species, along with 13 new special forms, 19 evolutions, 9 variations and 10 new Prismana Aniimo. These include:
    • New Aniimo Bubbeep, Saws, Prawnch and Sugarfish 
    • Exclusive Aniimo from the Whisperwake Isles ecosystem include Prismana Gachapus, Prismana Whirlbite, Prismana Sugartini, Prismana Jabster, Prismana Royalby, and Prismana Glameep.
    • The very first community-created Aniimo, Jaguaraun, created as part of the first Aniimo Co-Dev Contest.
    • Season-exclusive Prismana Aniimo include the first cat-like Aniimo Hypnyto, available via the Companion Handbook, and Ekrim, obtained via Seasonal Achievements.
  • Events: 
    • A Spooktacular Halloween Adventure! Pathfinders can celebrate Halloween with the Night Parade and Magical Night events, new activities, fresh challenges, and plenty of rewards. 
    • The Home system will launch a new Halloween-themed season, featuring seasonal home layouts and recipes
    • Players are also invited to try the new PvP feature Friendly Sparring, which allows Pathfinders to challenge each other to 1v1 Duels and showcase their battle skills. 
  • Customization: Fresh themed outfits and weekly fashion releases will allow Pathfinders to enjoy new aesthetics and fresh cosmetics.

 

Key Features:

  • 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. 

Aniimo is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic Games Store) and mobile.


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