Status: Confirmed. Aniimo launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at 10AM China Standard Time on September 16, which lands in the evening of September 15 for players in North America. The mobile version follows one week later, on September 23. The rollout is global and simultaneous, so everyone in the same time zone opens the doors at the same moment.
Quick answer: On PC and console, start playing at 9PM CT on September 15 (10AM CST on September 16). On mobile, start at 9PM CT on September 22 (10AM CST on September 23).
Release time: September 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM CT (10:00 AM CST, September 16)
Aniimo PC and console launch times by region
The PC and console build unlocks at 10AM in China on September 16. Because of the time difference, players in the Americas can jump in on the evening of September 15. There is no separate early access window, so the times below are when the full game becomes playable.
| Time zone | Launch time |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM, Sept. 15 |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM, Sept. 15 |
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM, Sept. 15 |
| Brasília (BRT) | 11:00 PM, Sept. 15 |
| British Summer (BST) | 3:00 AM, Sept. 16 |
| Central European Summer (CEST) | 4:00 AM, Sept. 16 |
| China Standard (CST) | 10:00 AM, Sept. 16 |
| Korea Standard (KST) | 11:00 AM, Sept. 16 |
| Japan Standard (JST) | 11:00 AM, Sept. 16 |
| Australian Eastern (AET) | 12:00 PM, Sept. 16 |
| New Zealand Standard (NZST) | 2:00 PM, Sept. 16 |
Image credit: Pawprint Studio
Aniimo mobile launch times by region
Mobile players wait an extra week. The App Store and Google Play versions go live at 9PM CT on September 22, which is 10AM CST on September 23. The regional pattern matches the PC and console launch, just shifted seven days later.
| Time zone | Launch time |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM, Sept. 22 |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM, Sept. 22 |
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM, Sept. 22 |
| British Summer (BST) | 3:00 AM, Sept. 23 |
| Central European Summer (CEST) | 4:00 AM, Sept. 23 |
| China Standard (CST) | 10:00 AM, Sept. 23 |
| Japan Standard (JST) | 11:00 AM, Sept. 23 |
| Australian Eastern (AEST) | 12:00 PM, Sept. 23 |
Where to play Aniimo
Aniimo is free-to-play from Pawprint Studio and covers every major platform except the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. You can pre-register or wishlist ahead of launch, and pre-order bonuses are optional. The table below lists each platform and its storefront.
| Platform | Storefront | Launch date |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Steam, Epic Games Store, Windows | Sept. 16 |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store | Sept. 16 |
| Xbox Series X|S | Microsoft Store | Sept. 16 |
| Mobile | App Store, Google Play | Sept. 23 |
To be ready the moment servers open, add the game to your library in advance. You can wishlist it on Steam or pre-register through the Google Play listing for the mobile release.
What you are launching into
Aniimo is an open-world creature-collecting RPG set in a region called Idyll. You play as a Pathfinder who explores the map, catches and evolves creatures known as Aniimo, and twines with them. The game supports solo play as well as online co-op and PvP, and activities range from real-time combat and creature catching to leveling your character and taking road trips with friends.
The launch times above are the same across all supported platforms, so once your region’s slot arrives, you can start immediately without a staggered rollout.
