Free-to-play, open-world creature-catching RPG Aniimo gets new trailer during The Game Awards
During The Game Award 2025 presentation, publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio released a new trailer for Aniimo . The free-to-play, open-world creature-catching RPG is set to release in 2026 for Xbox, PC, and mobile devices.
Aniimo was announced earlier this year during Summer Game Fest, with a follow-up trailer appearing during Tokyo Game Show.
A second closed beta test is scheduled to take place in early 2026, and those interested in participating can sign up at the game's official website.
The TGA 2025 trailer, details, and a new screenshot set can be found below, via Kingsglory.
Kingsglory and Pawprint Studio debuted the latest trailer for Aniimo, the free-to-play, open-world creature-catching RPG, at The Game Awards on Thursday. The trailer includes the announcement that a major second closed beta will take place in early 2026, with interested players across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and mobile now able to sign up at aniimo.com for a chance to receive beta access early next year.
Building on prior betas and technical tests, the upcoming beta will add even more content. The new trailer shows off some of these additions, including:
Newly revealed Aniimo like the fluffy Fentuft and their evolved form Fenmane; Momand, who is busy performing for a group of Pomeggs; and an easily angered Cubbo, who is the boss Aniimo for this new area of Idyll’s expansive map. Through Aniimo’s signature Twining mechanic, players will also be able to take on the form of any Aniimo, including these latest additions, using their abilities in creative ways to fit any situation at hand.
The Homeland feature sees Pathfinders and Aniimo work together, using their unique abilities to build and upgrade a home base which will in turn have positive effects on the open world. Pathfinders and their Aniimo will be able to gather together in their RVs at a campsite to socialize, then use their RV to access the Homeland. The Homeland itself is a mix of an amusement park for the Aniimo and crop-growing and farming activities to be shared with the Pathfinder.
Operation: Egg Heist is a competition game mode where Pathfinders will compete in teams to gather the most eggs, dodging attacks from wild enemy Aniimo along the way. The choice of Aniimo that players bring to the island and those Aniimo’s individual characteristics will be key to success!
The upcoming closed beta is just around the corner, with Aniimo also set for its global launch on Xbox, PC, and mobile in 2026.
