Aniimo release date confirmed: September 16, 2026
Kingsglory and Pawprint Studio named September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8) in a PlayStation 5 pre-order trailer on August 12. Here is the dated evidence, what the two pre-order packs contain, and the storefront that still says "Coming soon".
- Release date
- September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8) — announced August 12, 2026 by publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio, alongside a PlayStation 5 pre-order trailer.
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store), iOS and Android
- Price
- Free to play on every platform. The pre-order packs are optional purchases, not a price of entry.
- Pre-order packs
- Advanced Edition $9.99 / £7.99 / €9.99 / ¥1,500 · Collector’s Edition $19.99 / £18.99 / €23.99 / ¥3,000 — PlayStation Store only
- What the packs contain
- Both include the Fluffy Friend accessory (a PlayStation pre-order exclusive) and a Companion Handbook battle pass holding an exclusive Prismana Aniimo Egg and an exclusive evolution material. Collector’s adds an exclusive doll and an exclusive avatar frame.
- Storefronts, checked Aug 20, 2026
- PlayStation Store product page (concept 10018491) shows a release date of 9/16/2026. The Steam listing (app 4126040) still reads "Coming soon".
- Developer / publisher
- Developed by Pawprint Studio, a label established by FunPlus; the launch-date announcement came from publisher Kingsglory and Pawprint Studio together.
- Latest test
- Global Closed Beta, July 9–25, 2026 — ended, servers closed, full data wipe
- Carries to launch
- One Aniimo sealed in the Bonded Promise event, plus the participation frame — same account and platform
- Still not confirmed
- Whether every platform unlocks at the same moment, whether a pre-load is offered, and whether another test runs before September 16
The planning question changes from "when" to "where, and with what". The base game is free on every platform, so nothing is gated behind a purchase; the two pre-order packs are PlayStation-only extras. There is still no playable build before September 16 — the Global Closed Beta ended July 25, 2026 with a full data wipe, and the only thing that returns is the single Aniimo you sealed in the Bonded Promise event, on the same account and platform.
- Put September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8) in your calendar — that is 02:00 UTC the same day, and 19:00 the previous evening in US Pacific time.
- Decide your platform before pre-ordering — the Fluffy Friend accessory is a PlayStation pre-order exclusive and cannot be obtained on Steam, Xbox or mobile.
- Check the storefront you actually use instead of assuming a countdown — on August 20, 2026 the PlayStation Store showed a 9/16/2026 release date while the Steam listing still read "Coming soon".
- Keep the account you used in the Global CBT — it is still the only way to recover your sealed Aniimo at launch.
PlayStation Store product page (concept 10018491, release-date field 9/16/2026) + Kingsglory / Pawprint Studio launch-date announcement with the PlayStation 5 pre-order trailer, Aug 12, 2026 + Steam listing (app 4126040) re-checked Aug 20, 2026 · verified Aug 20, 2026
FAQ
When does Aniimo come out?
September 16, 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+8). Publisher Kingsglory and developer Pawprint Studio announced the date on August 12, 2026 with a PlayStation 5 pre-order trailer, replacing the earlier Q3 2026 window. The PlayStation Store product page carries the same date in its release-date field.
Can you play Aniimo right now?
No. The Global Closed Beta ran July 9–25, 2026 and its servers closed on July 25 with a full data wipe. There is no public build between that beta and the September 16, 2026 launch, so any site offering access or a download today is not legitimate.
What platforms will Aniimo be on?
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store, and mobile on iOS and Android. It is free to play. Whether every platform unlocks at the same moment on September 16 has not been stated.
Do you have to pay for Aniimo?
No. The base game is free to play on all platforms from day one. The Advanced Edition ($9.99) and Collector’s Edition ($19.99) are optional pre-order packs sold only through the PlayStation Store; both add a Companion Handbook battle pass and the PlayStation-exclusive Fluffy Friend accessory, and the Collector’s adds a doll and an avatar frame on top.