If you’re a fan of Pokémon and Palworld, get ready for Aniimo. This new game, announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, is set to launch in 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, Andorid and iOS mobile phones. It blends what we love about those two titles, but with its own unique twist. Developed by Kingsglory and published by Xbox Game Studios, Animo is shaping up to be a big deal.
Imagine this: you’re a Pathfinder in a world full of magical creatures called Aniimon. Sound familiar? It’s got that Pokémon vibe, where you catch, train, and battle them. But here’s the twist: think Palworld’s survival edge meets Pokémon’s creature-collecting heart. You’re not just battling them; you’re also managing resources, building bases and exploring.
The trailer we saw showed off a bunch of Aniimon, the grass one that looks like Lapras or the one flower-type that reminds me of Forges, each with their own unique look and feel. The art style? It’s a perfect blend of cute and tough, kind of like if Pokémon grew up a bit but kept its charm. It’s free-to-play, coming to mobile too, and features a battle pass with multiple in-game currencies shown in the video. This could definitely lean towards a gacha game model.
You can also sign up for the closed beta test on PC later this summer. Beyond just catching creatures, exploration is key in Aniimo’s huge, open world with many connected islands and biomes. There’s no linear path, so you can dive into battles whenever you want. The trailer even showed that you can transform into creatures to move faster across the land.
Additionally, you can use your own weapons to fight Animon. It’s not clear if you’ll fight other humans. Since it’s likely a gacha game, we can expect many multiplayer options, like PvPvE battles. You can also evolve and merge Animon to make them stronger and the official website does show combat, abilities, and habitats for some creatures, giving us a peek at what’s coming.
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