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Aniimo Brings ‘Twining’ Creature-Collecting RPG to Xbox, PC and Mobile

Developer Pawprint Studio is hosting a closed PC beta this summer ahead of its 2026 free-to-play launch.

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Overview

  • The ‘Twining’ mechanic lets players merge with their captured creatures to unlock unique combat abilities and playstyles.
  • Aniimo unfolds across the open world of Idyll, where explorers can uncover hidden landscapes, research Aniimo behaviors and evolve their creatures.
  • Kingsglory, a newly launched publishing label under FunPlus, is backing the title alongside developer Pawprint Studio.
  • Executive producer Jovi Zhang says the team will use beta feedback to guide regular post-launch updates and improvements.
  • Reveal trailers have drawn comparisons to Pokémon, Temtem and Palworld and prompted discussion over the game’s free-to-play monetization model.