Aniimo is now playable on mobile. Pawprint Studio launched the free to play creature catching RPG on iOS and Android on September 23, 2026, exactly one week after its PC and console debut, with full cross progression and cross play across every platform so Pathfinders can carry their adventure anywhere.
Quick Facts
- Developer: Pawprint Studio
- Publisher: Pawprint Studio
- Mobile launch: September 23, 2026
- Platforms: iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Price: Free to play
Mobile release date and store details
According to the official mobile launch notice, Aniimo arrived simultaneously on iOS and Android platforms worldwide on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The announcement confirms the game is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, and players can also find download links through the official Aniimo site.
The FunPlus launch announcement adds that a Mac version will follow at a later date, so mobile plus PC and console covers every major platform for now. Interest ahead of launch was strong, with an Inven Global report putting global pre registrations above 40 million. Players who pre registered can claim their bonuses through the in game rewards flow covered in our Aniimo pre registration rewards rundown.
Cross progression and cross play with PC and console
The headline feature of the mobile edition is full cross progression with PC and consoles. Per the official notice, players who log in with the same account on the same server will sync adventure progress, resources, and party lineups instantly, so a character created on PC can pick up right where it left off on a phone with no restart required. Cross play is supported as well, letting mobile Pathfinders team up with friends on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and aniimo.com.
The official notice also confirms cross platform rewards for playing on more than one device, including Glimmer bonuses for logging in on both PC and mobile. The timing follows a strong console and PC debut on September 16, 2026, which the launch announcement says kept the game inside the Steam top 10 sellers worldwide during its first week, a run covered in our Aniimo PC and console launch report. Independent reporting adds color to that debut, with Inven Global noting a peak of 168,000 concurrent Steam players and a fourth place spot on the South Korea Steam top sellers chart.
New creatures and the Twining mechanic
At launch, players can discover, meet, and collect more than 200 Aniimo across different rarities and forms, with finds tied to systems such as weather and biomes. The launch lineup adds fresh faces, including the energetic squirrel like Squarrel and its developed form Squashel, which rolls down hillsides clutching its tail and fights with fast combo attacks centered on its powerful tail. Another newcomer is the lively Sparkelf.
The signature system remains Twining, the merging mechanic that lets a Pathfinder take control of any Aniimo on the roster. Each possessed creature grants new abilities for combat, traversal, and puzzle solving, so exploring the world of Idyll through the lens of each Aniimo opens different routes and tactics. New players can get up to speed with our Aniimo beginner guide with tips before building their first party.
Open world multiplayer and the Homeland system
Idyll is built as an interactive open world filled with quests, activities, puzzles, and mysteries spread across multiple areas and ecosystems where Aniimo grow and develop. Alongside solo exploration, the announcement details several co op tools. The Horn calls for help from friends and strangers in the open world, the Flute invites others to a location or reveals nearby players, and the Come to Me ability pulls allies to your position instantly. Players can also simply follow another traveler and let them lead the way around Idyll.
For downtime between expeditions, the Homeland system gives each Pathfinder a personal slice of Idyll to design and decorate. Homesteads support farming and harvesting with Aniimo companions plus shared activities, giving collectors a persistent home base that grows alongside their roster.
Xbox Game Pass monthly reward pack
Aniimo is also part of Xbox Game Pass across Cloud, Console, and PC, spanning the Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass tiers. Per the launch announcement, subscribers can unlock an exclusive monthly Aniimo reward pack containing 1 Aniipod Ultra plus 15 Growth Flowers and 300 Glimmer, a useful head start for new mobile players who also play on Xbox.
“The Aniimo team has worked diligently to finally bring the dreams of ourselves and our players to reality,” said Janson Zhang, Lead Game Designer at Pawprint Studio, in the FunPlus announcement. “Through their efforts and immense support from Pathfinders around the globe, the world of Aniimo is now ready for you to discover with us, and we cannot wait to go on this journey together.”
Is Aniimo free to play on mobile?
Yes. Aniimo is free to play on iOS and Android, matching the PC and console editions. The Xbox Game Pass monthly pack is an optional subscriber bonus, not a requirement to play.
How does Aniimo cross progression work between mobile and PC?
Log in on mobile with the same account on the same server used on PC or console. The official notice states that adventure progress, resources, and party lineups sync instantly, so there is no need to start over on a new device.
When did Aniimo launch on mobile?
Aniimo launched on mobile on September 23, 2026, with simultaneous worldwide availability on iOS and Android. That date lands one week after the September 16, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What comes in the Xbox Game Pass Aniimo reward pack?
Subscribers can claim a monthly pack with 1 Aniipod Ultra, 15 Growth Flowers, and 300 Glimmer, according to the FunPlus launch announcement. It is open to members across the Ultimate, Premium, Essential, and PC Game Pass tiers.
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