{"id":7999,"date":"2026-08-16T18:21:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T10:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/aniimo-launches-september-16-free-ps5-pc-mobile-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T18:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T10:21:31","slug":"aniimo-launches-september-16-free-ps5-pc-mobile-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/aniimo-launches-september-16-free-ps5-pc-mobile-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Aniimo Launches 16 September \u2014 Free Creature-Catching RPG Hits PS5, PC and Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If Pok\u00e9mon and Palworld had a next-gen offspring \u2014 one you could play for free across every major platform \u2014 it would look a lot like <strong>Aniimo<\/strong>. Developer Pawprint Studio and Singapore-registered publisher Pawprint Interactive Entertainment Pte. Ltd. have confirmed a global launch of <strong>16 September 2026 at 10:00 SGT (UTC+8)<\/strong>, with pre-order packs now live on PS5 ahead of launch.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_3cc238e3afda801191ad4c505ea9e1a5bc44b14c.1920x1080.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aniimo open-world city gameplay with a player character and captured creature\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is Aniimo?<\/h2>\n<p>Aniimo is a free-to-play open-world action RPG set on the continent of Idyll, where players take the role of a Pathfinder \u2014 an explorer who ventures out to catch, raise, and battle creatures called Aniimo. Hundreds of species roam the world, with spawn rates shifting based on environment, weather, and time of day. Most species can evolve, adding long-term goals for collectors.<\/p>\n<p>The game is published by Pawprint Interactive Entertainment Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-registered entity (registration no. 202536484D, 16 Raffles Quay, Hong Leong Building), giving the title a notable local connection. It launches simultaneously for players across Southeast Asia and the rest of the world.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_c6c6dfe1260dd953b538e83298e257c4ca3c2e9a.1920x1080.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aniimo creature-catching in a grassy field \u2014 player throws an Aniipod at a cloud creature\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Twine System \u2014 You Become the Creature<\/h2>\n<p>The mechanic that sets Aniimo apart from other creature-catchers is <strong>Twining<\/strong>. Once you capture an Aniimo, you can merge with it \u2014 taking on its body, abilities, and movement set entirely. A bird-type Aniimo lets you glide over clifftops; a burrowing type tunnels underground; a fast-moving creature opens up chase sequences that human-form movement cannot match.<\/p>\n<p>This shifts Aniimo from a standard &#8220;pick your fighter&#8221; format into something closer to a metroidvania in its traversal logic \u2014 your roster of creatures is also your toolkit for exploring the map. Multiplayer is built in from day one, including a three-player PvEvP mode called Egg Heist where teams race to secure territory in the Lost Isles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LYbphU-J2j8\" title=\"Aniimo - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Aniimo &#8211; Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games \u2014 via PlayStation on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Platforms and Singapore Launch Timing<\/h2>\n<p>Aniimo arrives on <strong>16 September 2026 at 10:00 SGT<\/strong> on the following platforms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PlayStation 5<\/li>\n<li>Xbox Series X|S<\/li>\n<li>PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store<\/li>\n<li>Android<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>iOS players get access slightly later, with the App Store release scheduled for <strong>30 September 2026<\/strong>. The base game is completely free \u2014 no purchase required on any platform. Singapore players can jump in day one at the same time as the rest of the world, which is a welcome change for a title of this scale.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">more upcoming game releases<\/a> in our news section.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_2097540251e78c344b42522235005a3ee07c8fad.1920x1080.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aniimo Catch Mode on a pink beach \u2014 player battles an Alpha Tubster boss creature\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Optional Pre-Order Packs on PS5<\/h2>\n<p>For players who want to support the game at launch, two cosmetic bundles are available for pre-purchase on the PlayStation Store until 16 September:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced Edition (USD 9.99 \/ \u00a51,500):<\/strong> Fluffy Friend accessory (PS5 exclusive), Advanced Companion Handbook battle pass, and a Prismana Aniimo egg with perfect potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collector&#8217;s Edition (USD 19.99 \/ \u00a53,000):<\/strong> Everything in the Advanced Edition, plus an exclusive doll and an avatar frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SGD pricing was not confirmed at the time of writing \u2014 check the Singapore PlayStation Store for the local equivalent closer to launch. The free base game is identical regardless of whether you pre-order.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ss_624f41ad7ea2443274c70ea95cc70d090c8f0011.1920x1080.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aniimo combat key art \u2014 two powerful creatures clash in a dramatic battle scene\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Pawprint Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Aniimo&#8217;s September window puts it squarely in the busy year-end gaming season. Given that it is free on day one across all major platforms and carries strong visual production values from the beta footage, it is shaping up as one to watch for Singapore gamers who enjoy creature-collecting games \u2014 and a genuine alternative to the genre&#8217;s existing heavyweights.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"SGD price to be confirmed\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aniimo, the free-to-play open-world creature-catching RPG from Singapore-registered publisher Pawprint Interactive Entertainment, hits PS5, Xbox, PC and mobile on 16 September 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":7994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[1219,1220,491,1221,64],"class_list":["post-7999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-aniimo","tag-creature-catching-rpg","tag-free-to-play","tag-pawprint-studio","tag-ps5"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/header.jpg?fit=460%2C215&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-251","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7924,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/bringer-action-rpg-yhkt-ps5-pc-mobile-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":7999,"position":0},"title":"Bringer Revealed \u2014 Fantasy ARPG From Ling Cage Studio Heads to PS5, PC and Mobile","date":"August 15, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"YHKT Entertainment reveals Bringer, a fantasy action-RPG built on Unreal Engine 5 for PS5, PC, iOS and Android, with a playable demo at Gamescom 2026.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bringer-key-art.jpg?fit=1200%2C650&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5453,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/blood-of-dawnwalker-september-3-ps5-pc-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":7999,"position":1},"title":"The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches 3 September \u2014 Ex-Witcher 3 Director&#8217;s Dark RPG","date":"July 11, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Blood of Dawnwalker, the dark vampire RPG from ex-Witcher 3 developers Rebel Wolves, launches 3 September 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Game News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/blood-of-dawnwalker-key-art.png?fit=1200%2C585&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3290,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/phantom-blade-zero-delay-october-2026\/","url_meta":{"origin":7999,"position":2},"title":"Phantom Blade Zero Pushed to 29 October \u2014 What Singapore Gamers Need to Know","date":"June 3, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Phantom Blade Zero has been delayed from September to 29 October 2026. 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